Near Infrared Imaging is an advanced non-invasive imaging technique that relies on the near-infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum, commonly considered to lie between 780 nm and 2500 nm.

This technology combines near-infrared spectroscopy with digital image processing to provide detailed information about the chemical and physical properties of a sample without altering or destroying it. The Near Infrared Imaging Market size was estimated to be US$ 423.02 million in 2021 and US$ XX million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 672.45 million by 2031; it is estimated to record a CAGR of 5.1% by 2031.

Applications

Near Infrared Imaging finds applications across a range of industries:

Healthcare and Medical Diagnostics: NIR imaging is largely used for better diagnostics and treatment procedures, mainly in physiological diagnostics to monitor blood flow, oxygenation, and tumor metabolism.

Pharmaceutical Industry: It is employed for raw material characterization and analysis of either in-process or final products.

Agriculture: NIR imaging is significantly involved in quality control, sustainable farming, breeding programs, and detection of diseases.

Industrial Applications: It is used for quality control, defect detection, and material characterization.

Automotive Industry: NIR technology improves safety and performance of the vehicle through enhanced camera systems and advanced driver-assistance systems, or ADAS.

Research and Development: NIR cameras find application in most research laboratories for all purposes related to experimentation and development.

Sports Medicine: Established for physiological parameter study such as blood glucose, and oxygen supply to the muscle

Aerospace and Automotive Testing: Non-destructive testing and material assessment by NIR imaging.