Innovations & Growth Potential in the Thermometer Market

1
Innovations Growth Potential in the Global
Thermometer Market
As human body temperature continues to be an
early sign of diagnosis, thermometers are found
in every clinic and household. Since the
inception of medical sciences, thermometers have
undergone several developments to bring more
accuracy. Tritons research states that the
Global Thermometer Market is estimated to advance
at a CAGR of 7.56 during the forecast period
2023-2030.
Due to the environmental toxicity of mercury, the
Environment Protection Agency (EPA) recommends
phasing out conventional mercury-based
thermometers. Thus, infrared radiation (IR)
thermometers, known for their speed and accuracy
in offering near-instantaneous temperatures, are
now widely used. In this regard, Telepower
Communication Co Ltd introduced a cost-effective,
high-performing infrared thermometer that
supports Bluetooth connectivity. Such
developments foster the need for more product
innovations. Innovations in Digital
Thermometers 1. Smart/Digital
Thermometers The temperature measurement process
has been revolutionized with technological
innovations. In this regard, traditional mercury
thermometers are making a new path for smart and
digital thermometers. These contactless, smart
heat sensors have the utmost precision in
temperature detection. Smart thermometers are
distinguished from the traditional ones with
their easy-to-read display and speedy detection
of temperature. According to a report by the
National Institute of Health (NIH), smart
thermometer readings are highly predictive of
surveillance data for a respective region and
2

• season. The report also found that smart
  thermometers helped in improving predictions of
  influenza among the people in California.
• Superconductor Thermometer
• Researchers at the National Institute of
  Standards and Technology (NIST) invented a
  miniature thermometer in November 2020 with big
  potential applications. This thermometer is 2.5
  by 1.15 millimeters in size and is embedded in
  another cryogenic microwave device to measure
  temperature when placed on a chip. Compared to
  conventional ones, the NISTs superconducting
  thermometer is capable of measuring temperatures
  below 1 Kelvin in about 5 milliseconds.
• Thus, being faster, smaller, and more convenient
  than conventional cryogenic thermometers, the new
  invention can be mass-produced for chip-scale
  devices. It can monitor the temperature of
  processor chips in superconductor-based quantum
  computers, which must stay cold to function
  efficiently.
• Ultra-fine thermal sensor
• Researchers in Japan have developed a micro-thin
  thermal sensor. This can be easily attached to
  the skin to monitor the health of infants.
  Embedded in a super-fine, thin film, with about ¼
  the thickness of human hair, this thermometer
  measures temperatures between 25-30 degrees
  Celsius.
• Additionally, the materials used to manufacture
  these thermal sensors are cheap and widely
  available which ensures a commercialized use of
  the device.
• FeverPhone App
• A team of researchers from Washington University
  developed an application to measure temperature
  by placing the smartphone on the forehead. Named
  FeverPhone, this app allows the touchscreen to
  gather data and predict temperature within 90
  seconds. It analyses interactions between the
  heat generated by the phones battery and the
  touch of fingers, accurately estimating body
  temperature without any extra hardware.
• Notably, during a test conducted in an emergency
  department, the application showed impressive
  results in detecting core body temperatures
  compared to traditional ones. This eliminates the
  need to carry separate thermometers and rely on a
  smartphone for temperature monitoring.
• Thermometers Market Growth Potential Beyond
  Health Sector
• Increasing Utility in the Manufacturing Sector
• A dominant manufacturing sector and the spillover
  effects lay the foundation for the growth of the
  thermometer market. Moreover, as per Tritons
  analysis, the Asia-Pacific thermometer market is
  expected to witness the fastest growth at a CAGR
  of 8.54 over the forecast period 2023-2030.

3

• Rising Importance of Temperature Monitoring in
  the Food Industry
• According to the World Health Organization (WHO),
  unsafe food causes 420,000 deaths and 600 million
  cases of food-borne diseases across the world.
  Thus, ensuring quality standards throughout the
  food cycle is important for a seamless process,
  starting from production to consumption.
• Verifying correct temperatures is required during
  several stages like boiling, thawing, freezing,
  etc. Consistent temperatures help eliminate
  harmful bacteria, which minimizes the risk of
  food poisoning. Probe thermometers are,
  therefore, critical in food processing
  facilities, commercial kitchens, or retail
  settings. It ultimately determines the food
  safety standards throughout the supply chain.
• Critical use of Thermometers in Research
  Laboratories
• Temperature records are crucial while conducting
  deep research, experiments, and scientific
  investigations. It helps in deriving accurate,
  data-driven conclusions. Laboratories, research
  industries, scientists, and environmentalists are
  completely dependent on thermometers for
  authentic temperature readings. A slight
  inaccuracy or a false reading may cause a
  scientific experiment to fail. Thus,
  heat-measuring devices help to determine the
  stability of compounds, the rate of chemical
  reactions, and the extent of these reactions.
• Evidently, the use of thermometers is not
  restricted to the medical sector. Along with the
  precision and reliability of products,
  temperature records play an important role in
  various other sectors like agriculture,
  climatology, industrial manufacturing, weather
  forecasting, and archaeology. This widens the
  growth potential of temperature-measuring
  devices, creating opportunities for contenders in
  the global thermometer market.

• FAQs
• Do battery thermometers have mercury?
• A small amount of mercury is present in the
  button cell of battery thermometers.
• How big is the thermometer market?
• The global thermometer market generated a revenue
  of 1504.98 million in 2022 and is expected to
  achieve 2710.08 million in 2030.