An overview of the global industrial computed tomography industry market
According to Bergers Consulting, the global industrial computed tomography market size is 5$9.6 billion, with a CAGR of 7. 2023-202873%。
Industrial computed tomography is used in many industries and research to inspect components in a non-destructive and non-contact manner and can be used to visualize material structures and defects in assemblies with high accuracy.
Trend towards miniaturization of semiconductor packaging methods
Electronic products are developing in the direction of multi-function, high performance, miniaturization and lightweight, and BGA packaging technology has come into being. In order to ensure the quality of the best solder joints in the PCB assembly process, industrial computed tomography is an indispensable tool. Industrial computed tomography can penetrate the inside of the package and directly inspect the quality of the solder joints. BGA and other hidden soldering devices are increasingly used in circuit assembly, and the requirements for detection precision and accuracy are also getting higher and higher. With the trend of miniaturization of semiconductor product packaging, better industrial computed tomography technology is needed to ensure the miniaturization of product components.
Industrial computed tomography alternatives
Despite the incomparable advantages of industrial computed tomography technology, several factors have been restricting the application of this technology. First of all, industrial computed tomography equipment is highly professional and expensive, often hundreds of thousands of dollars. Secondly, the product inspection efficiency is low, and a single CT inspection takes several times longer than radiographic or ultrasonic testing. In addition, the high threshold for industrial computed tomography, the complex operation and parameter selection of data acquisition and processing make it difficult to balance the user-friendliness and measurement size and measurement accuracy.
While industrial computed tomography offers multiple advantages, it can cost many times more than other 3D scanners. When trying to scan simple parts with no hidden geometry, consumers prefer optical or tactile probe scanners as alternatives. This is because although CT scans will provide excellent results, using this advanced technology can be overkill when another, simpler and potentially cheaper option will also meet its needs.