Borescope Market

Borescope: Introduction

• A borescope is an optical instrument designed to help in visual inspection of narrow passages, and difficult-to-reach cavities. A borescope consists of a rigid or flexible tube with an eyepiece or display on one end and an objective lens or camera on the other, linked together by an optical or electrical system in between.
• The borescope market is expected to grow during the forecast period because of its high demand to reduce maintenance cost in multiple industries such as additive industrial manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, electronics, oil and gas, and power generation to name a few.

Key Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities of the Global Borescope Market

• Inspections and quality control in industry and plant construction can be carried out much faster, more precisely, and more cost-effectively with the borescope camera. Borescope inspection of engines can be used to prevent unnecessary maintenance, which can become extremely costly for large turbines. They are also used in manufacturing of machined or cast parts to inspect critical interior surfaces for burrs, surface finish, or complete through-holes. Other common uses include forensic applications in law enforcement and building inspection, and in gunsmithing for inspecting the interior bore of a firearm.
• Manufacturers are investing heavily in research and development of borescope products because it is commonly used for visual inspection of aircraft engines, aero derivative industrial gas turbines, steam turbines, diesel engines, and automotive and truck engines. Gas and steam turbines require particular attention because of safety and maintenance requirements.
• Borescopes were once exotic, expensive tools used by professionals, but modern miniature camera technology has brought them within the reach of almost anyone. The operation of the borescope camera is easily mastered even by untrained technicians. Electricians, safety specialists, experts in all industries, mechatronics engineers, precision mechanics, and car mechanics use the borescope camera for inspections and troubleshooting.
• High manufacturing cost, delicate equipment, and their periodic maintenance is likely to hamper the market.
• Borescope cameras can also be used for training and further education at technical colleges and universities and in trade as an excellent tool for demonstration and visualization of technical facts or problems. All these factors will expand its reach and hence demand in the coming years.

North America to Hold Major Share of the Global Borescope Market

• In terms of region, the borescope market can be divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America
• North America accounted for a prominent share of the global borescope market. One of the major factors driving the demand for borescopes in the region is presence of numerous manufacturers and usage of borescopes by many industries. The U.S. holds a major share of the market in North America. 
• On the other hand, the market in Asia Pacific is estimated to expand at a notable growth rate during the forecast period due to emerging economies and increasing investment in the manufacturing sector. The market in Asia Pacific is likely to be followed by markets in Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South America during the forecast period.

Key Players Operating in the Global Borescope Market Include:

• Baker Hughes
• COANTEC
• FLIR
• Gradient Lens Corporation
• JME Technologies
• MITCORP
• Olympus
• SHENZHEN SROD INDUSTRIAL GROUP CO., LTD.
• STANLEY
• VIZAAR

Global Borescope Market: Research Scope

Global Borescope Market, by Type

• Video Borescope
  • Flexible Borescope
  • Semi-rigid Borescope
  • Rigid Borescope
• Endoscopes
  • Flexible Endoscopes
  • Semi-rigid Endoscopes
  • Rigid Endoscopes

Global Borescope Market, by Diameter

• 0 mm to 3 mm
• 3 mm to 6 mm
• 6 mm to 10 mm
• Above 10 mm

Global Borescope Market, by Angle

• 0° to 90°
• 90° mm to 180°
• 180° to 360°

Global Borescope Market, by Price

• Low
• Medium
• High

Global Borescope Market, by Distribution Channel

• Online
  • E- commerce Websites
  • Company Owned Websites
• Offline

Global Borescope Market, by Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Rest of North America
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • U.K.
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Rest of South America