Explosive detectors are non-destructive inspection devices that help its users detect explosives and other flammable materials. These devices are commonly used at airports, seaports, borders of countries, and in structures such as the government buildings. The detection of explosives at airports, land borders, and seaports is an essential task to prevent terrorism and organized crime.
Increase in terrorist activities across the globe, government regulation for greater and effective security checking, especially at critical establishments such as airports and railway stations majorly drive the growth of the explosive detectors market. Improvised explosives and risk of failure of the device for public safety restraints the growth. However, strict government regulations for safety measures at sensitive places are expected to boost the market growth.
The market for explosive detectors is segmented into technology, product type, end-user, and geography. The technology is further bifurcated into trace and bulk types. The product type is classified into vehicle mounted, handheld, robotics, and others. The end-user segment is further categorized into military & defense, cargo & transport, aviation, public places, and others. Geographically, the market is analyzed across On the basis of region the market is divided in to North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAME.
Major companies profiled in the report include Westminster International Ltd., Analogic Corporation, Chemring group PLC, FLIR Systems, Inc., NOVO DR Ltd., L-3 Technologies, Inc., Cobham PLC, Nuctech Company Ltd., OSI Systems, Inc., and Smiths Detection.
EXPLOSIVE DETECTOR SEGMENTATION
By Product Type
- Vehicle Mounted
- Handheld
- Robotics
- others
By Technology
- Trace
- Bulk
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By End User
- Military and Defense
- Cargo and Transport
- Aviation
- Public Place
- Others
By Region
- North America
o U.S.
o Canada
o Mexico
- Europe
o Germany
o France
o UK
o Rest of Europe

Key players
- Westminster International Ltd.
- Analogic Corporation
- Chemring group PLC
- FLIR Systems, Inc.
- NOVO DR Ltd.
- L-3 Technologies, Inc.
- Cobham PLC
- Nuctech Company Ltd.
- OSI Systems, Inc.
- Smiths Detection