Abstract
Description
The continued threat and evolving creativity of terrorism is leading to the
development of new sophisticated screening technology that is more effective,
relevant and culturally acceptable. The growth in air-transportation, the
opening up of European boarders to include further EU accession nations, the
vulnerability of critical infrastructure to terrorist threat and some high
profile, fatal shootings in America' s schools have all contributed to an
increasing demand for effective screening and inspection equipment. IMS
Research' s aim in writing this report is to provide marketing and technical
executives with an up-to-date, comprehensive assessment of the global
explosives, weapons & contraband detection equipment market and to forecast
the impact of significant trends over the next five years.
The explosives, weapons & contraband detection equipment market size estimates
for 2006 and 2007 are presented in factory revenues and unit shipments, with
growth rate forecasts for the period 2008 to 2011. The report analyses the
market in detail with statistics provided for five different application types
(Baggage & Parcel Inspection, Cargo & Vehicle Inspection, Hold-Baggage
Inspection, People Screening and Multi-Application Inspection). Within each of
the application types market size information and forecasting is also provided
by technology type:
Baggage & Parcel
- X-Ray Inspection
- Explosives Trace Detection
Cargo & Vehicle
- X-Ray Inspection
- Other Inspection Technologies (i.e. Gamma-ray)
Hold-Baggage
- X-Ray Inspection
- Explosives Trace Detection
People Screening
- Metal Detection
- Explosives Trace Detection
- Other Inspection Technologies (i.e. millimeter wave, terahertz,
backscatter X-ray)
Multi-Application:
(Includes such devices as portable x-ray, hand-held explosives trace detection
and hand-held liquid explosives devices).
The explosives, weapons & contraband detection market is also analysed by
end-user industry. Market sizes and growth rates are provided for 7 different
industries including:
- Airports
- Customs & Borders
- Government & Military
- Seaports
- Commercial/enterprise
- Educational Institutions
- Rail
A regional market assessment has also been performed with data provided for
The Americas:
- USA
- Central & South America
- Canada
EMEA:
- Austria & Switzerland
- France
- Italy
- Spain & Portugal
- Eastern Europe
- Benelux
- Germany
- Nordic
- UK & Eire
- Middle East & Africa
Asia:
- China & Hong Kong
- Japan
- South Korea
- Rest of Region
- India & Pakistan
- Oceania
- Taiwan
Detailed market share estimates are provided for the top suppliers to each of
the baggage & parcel, cargo & vehicle, hold-baggage, people screening and
multi-application inspection markets. The report also summarises the
activities of over 50 suppliers of explosives, weapons & contraband detection
equipment.
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