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低温冷冻机:市场占有率分析、产业趋势与统计、成长预测(2025-2030 年)

Cryocooler - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

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预计 2025 年低温冷冻机市场规模为 34.7 亿美元,到 2030 年将达到 47.3 亿美元,预测期内(2025-2030 年)的复合年增长率为 6.4%。

低温冷却器市场-IMG1

主要亮点

  • 低温冷冻机是一种提供主动冷却以达到极低温度的设备。根据美国低温学会的说法,低温冷却器或低温冷冻机的设计目的是在约 -150°C 的温度下提供主动冷却。它利用密封管内的气体流动吸收热量并将其辐射到外部。该设备通常使用氦气或混合气体。这些设备可以在特定的低温下产生冷冻,可以取代常规的低温流体。低温冷冻机有许多类型,包括斯特林製冷机、脉衝管製冷机、吉福德·麦克马洪製冷机(GM製冷机)、焦耳-汤姆森等。
  • 低温冷冻机应用的主要驱动因素之一是其在军事和国防工业中的应用日益广泛,用于为安装在夜视系统中的红外线感测器维持极低的温度。近年来,随着各国国防能力的加强,夜视设备的使用量显着增加。此外,各国都在增加军事开支以采用新技术。根据斯德哥尔摩国际和平研究所预测,2023年全球军事开支将达到2.44兆美元,为数十年来最高水准。
  • 此外,红外线和可见光相机的冷却继续为微型低温冷冻机提供机会。近年来,红外线摄影机已从製冷型转变为非製冷型转变,但由小型斯特林循环冷冻冷却的高性能红外线成像仪仍然很重要。例如,2024 年 2 月,Prama India 与印度政府先进计算发展中心 (C-DAC) 合作,以加强本地製造业和创新。该伙伴关係由技术转移(TOT)协议促成,旨在推进热感像仪的製造、行销和支援。这意味着 Prama India 正在利用技术来研发先进的热感像仪。政府针对先进技术的此类倡议可能会进一步推动市场成长。
  • 气体液化和低温储存等工业製程以及超导体电磁储能系统(SMES)系统等能源应用正在增加对低温冷冻机的需求,进一步推动市场成长。另一个主要活动驱动力是太空探勘和卫星部署的扩展,其中使用低温冷冻机来冷却红外线感测器和其他组件。例如,领先的低温部件和系统开发商 Creare 已获得美国太空总署的新合约。美国国家航空暨太空总署共享服务中心颁发的 SBIR 第二阶段奖项预计将为超低振动 10K 多级低温冷冻机的进一步扩建提供资金。
  • 此外,传统低温冷冻机的技术问题对市场成长构成了许多挑战。传统的低温冷冻机通常具有活塞和压缩机等活动部件,这些部件会随着时间的推移而磨损,导致频繁维护和可靠性降低。对于那些需要为关键应用提供可靠冷却解决方案的潜在用户来说,这可能会是一种阻碍。此外,一些传统的低温冷冻机动态效率相对较低,功耗较高。在太空任务或可携式医疗设备等对能源效率要求严格的应用中,这种低效率可能是一个重大缺点。
  • 此外,高通膨和原料及製造成本的上升可能会影响低温冷冻机的製造成本。这可能会影响定价和利润率,进而影响市场成长。此外,对环境永续性和与能源效率相关的法规的日益关注可能会推动对更高效、功耗更低、对环境影响更小的低温冷冻机的需求。

低温冷冻机市场趋势

最大的终端用户领域是医疗保健

  • 由于低温冷冻机在 MRI 系统、果冻和质子治疗中已广泛应用,因此在医疗保健领域的需求量很大。它用于冷却该医疗设备中的超导性磁体。低温冷冻机的研究和开发已使其在医疗保健行业的各种应用领域中得到越来越广泛的认可。
  • 据称,低温冷冻机的高输入电力消耗是一个限制因素。然而,在医疗保健领域使用低温冷冻机的好处大于坏处。在医疗领域,低温冷冻机越来越多地应用于磁振造影(MRI)和核磁共振(NMR)设备。例如,2023 年 12 月,生命与材料研究核磁共振 (NMR) 波谱解决方案的重要供应商布鲁克公司 (Bruker Corporation) 宣布将在俄亥俄州立大学的国家门户超高场 NMR 中心安装 1.2吉赫(GHz) NMR 系统。此类倡议可能会进一步推动医疗保健领域对低温冷冻机的需求。
  • 此外,医疗设备的兴起也有望为市场成长创造机会。印度医学研究理事会 (ICMR) 和印度理工学院 (IIT) 合作成立了“IIT 的 ICMR”,并在医疗设备领域设立了印度製造产品开发和商业化的卓越中心 (CoE)。据 IBEF 称,2000 年 4 月至 2023 年 12 月期间,流入医疗和外科器械行业的 FDI 为 32.6 亿美元。此外,2024-25 年临时预算为製药和医疗保健产业拨款 98,461 亿印度卢比(118.5 亿美元)。
  • 此外,我们正在扩大我们的 Ayushman Bharat倡议,目标是到 2025 年扩大 Jan Ausadhi 计划和对抗结核病宣传活动的规模。这也推动了低温冷冻机市场的成长。预算拨款的增加可能会促进医疗保健产业乃至市场的成长。医疗保健产业对这份预算的期望是强大的基础设施、诊断服务、全面的医疗保健政策、税收优惠等。
  • 此外,低温冷冻机在冷冻保存中发挥关键作用,透过将生物实体(从细胞到组织)冷却到极低的温度来保存它们。低温生物学领域取得了重大进展,特别是在细胞和组织的保存方面。这项进展使得低温生物学被广泛应用于生殖医学、癌症造血干细胞治疗、CAR-T 细胞等尖端免疫细胞疗法以及动植物基因库的建立等各个领域。
  • 根据国际癌症研究机构《世界癌症报告》,儘管在癌症预防和治疗方面不断取得进展,但全球癌症负担仍在稳步增加,预计2018年至2040年间新患者数将增加50%。此外,根据世界卫生组织的数据,预计2040年全球新发癌症病例将达2,988万例,到2050年将达到3,528万例。预计这些因素将推动对低温冷冻机的需求。

预计北美将占最大份额

  • 由于国防和医疗保健产业的投资不断增加,北美成为低温冷却器市场应用的主要动力。根据斯德哥尔摩国际和平研究所统计,2023年美国军费开支达9,160亿美元,位居世界最高。
  • 此外,美国政府航太机构已投入大量研发资金来实施创新的低温冷却技术。这可能会促进该国未来几年太空产业的发展。美国预算办公室表示,2023财年预算及支持文件中列出的美国核子武力计画预计在2023-2032年期间耗资7,560亿美元,比2021-2030年期间增加1,220亿美元。
  • 由于低温冷却器广泛应用于质子治疗、果冻、核磁共振成像系统、医院的氧气液化等领域,该地区医疗保健产业对低温冷却器的需求正在上升。该地区是新型癌症治疗方法和低温冷冻机设备等快速发展技术的关键发展区域,其中最突出的是针对固态肿瘤、肺癌和白血病的治疗。
  • 此外,由于低温冷冻机主要用于癌症治疗的质子束治疗,该地区的低温冷冻机市场正在不断扩大。事实证明,肺癌和脑癌的质子治疗是适合局部癌症患者的治疗方法。脑瘤是0至14岁儿童癌症死亡的重要原因。该地区癌症患者数量的快速增加可能会刺激对质子治疗的需求并推动市场成长。根据美国质子治疗协会的数据,美国有 42 个质子治疗中心为患者提供治疗。
  • 癌症是美国第二大死因。根据美国癌症协会估计,2024年美国女性将新增972,000例癌症病例,同年还将有125,070人死于肺癌和支气管癌。
  • 低温冷冻机可为夜视系统、卫星监视系统、飞弹导引系统等中的红外线感测器维持极低的温度。北美军事和监控行业对低温冷冻机的需求不断增长,推动了该地区低温冷冻机市场的发展。
  • 美国太空总署已开始使用体育场大小的气球进行太空研究。该任务名为 ASTHROS,将于 2023 年 12 月从南极洲发射。搭载 ASTHROS 的气球将配备观测设备和轻型望远镜。 ASTHROS 观测地球上不可见的光波长。美国太空总署将使用动力低温冷冻机来冷却仪器,使其超导性检测器的温度保持在接近-268.5°C。

低温冷冻机市场概览

低温冷冻机市场有几家主要企业,包括住友公司和巴里自动化公司,以及其他竞争对手,争夺这个中等分散的市场空间的主导地位。这些公司采取了强有力的竞争策略,如产品创新、投资、收购和策略伙伴关係,以维持其在市场上的地位和竞争优势。在研究期间,市场竞争对手之间的敌意处于中等偏高的水平。

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目录

第一章 引言

  • 研究假设和市场定义
  • 研究范围

第二章调查方法

第三章执行摘要

第四章 市场洞察

  • 市场概览
  • 产业吸引力-波特五力分析
    • 供应商的议价能力
    • 买家的议价能力
    • 新进入者的威胁
    • 替代品的威胁
    • 竞争对手之间的竞争强度
  • 产业价值链分析
  • 技术简介
  • 主要宏观经济趋势的市场影响

第五章市场动态

  • 市场驱动因素
    • 新兴经济体医疗保健服务的成长
    • 液化天然气产量增加
  • 市场限制
    • 低温冷冻机性能限制

第六章市场区隔

  • 按最终用户产业
    • 宇宙
    • 卫生保健
    • 军队
    • 商业
    • 运输
    • 其他最终用户产业
  • 按地区
    • 北美洲
    • 欧洲
    • 亚太地区
    • 世界其他地区

第七章竞争格局

  • 公司简介
    • Sumitomo Heavy Industries Limited
    • Sunpower Inc.(AMETEK Inc.)
    • Ricor Systems
    • Eaton Corporation PLC
    • Cryomech Inc.(Bluefors OY)
    • Chart Industries Inc.
    • Janis Research Company LLC
    • Advanced Research Systems Inc.
    • Air Liquide Advanced Technologies
    • Stirling Cryogenics BV
    • Northrop Grumman Corporation
    • Thales Group

第八章投资分析

第九章:市场的未来

简介目录
Product Code: 51162

The Cryocooler Market size is estimated at USD 3.47 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 4.73 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Cryocooler - Market - IMG1

Key Highlights

  • A cryocooler is a device that provides active cooling to reach cryogenic temperatures. According to the Cryogenic Society of America Inc., a cryogenic cooler or a cryocooler is designed to allow active cooling at about -150 °C. It uses the flow of gas inside closed tubes, which absorbs the temperature and radiates it outside. The device generally uses helium or a mixture of gases. These devices produce refrigeration at a specific low temperature that can replace normal cryogenic fluids. There are many types of cryocoolers, including Stirling, pulse tube, Gifford-McMahon (GM), and Joule-Thomson.
  • One of the major factors driving the adoption of cryocoolers is its growing adoption across the military and defense industries to maintain cryogenic temperatures for IR sensors installed in night-vision-based systems. The use of night vision devices has significantly increased in the last few years as countries advance their defense capabilities. Moreover, countries are increasing their military spending to adopt new technologies. According to SIPRI, military spending worldwide amounted to USD 2.44 trillion in 2023, the highest amount in several decades.
  • Furthermore, the cooling of infrared and visible cameras continues to provide opportunities for small cryocoolers. While recent years have witnessed a shift from cooled to uncooled IR cameras, there is still significance for high-performance infrared imagers cooled by small Stirling cycle cryocoolers. For instance, in February 2024, Prama India partnered with the Indian government's Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) to bolster local production and innovation. This partnership, facilitated by a transfer of technology (TOT) agreement, centers on advancing thermal camera manufacturing, marketing, and support. It signifies Prama India's stride in leveraging technology for advanced thermal camera R&D. Such government initiatives in advanced technology may further propel the market's growth.
  • The need for cryocoolers in industrial processes, such as liquefaction of gases and cryogenic preservation, as well as in energy applications like superconducting magnetic energy storage (SMES) systems, is expanding, further propelling the market's growth. Also, the expanding activities in space exploration and the deployment of satellites, which rely on cryocoolers for cooling infrared sensors and other components, are significant drivers. For instance, Creare, a significant developer of cryogenic components and systems, received a new contract from NASA. The SBIR Phase II award from NASA Shared Services Center is expected to fund further expansion of a 10 K multi-stage cryocooler with very low vibration.
  • Moreover, technical problems with traditional cryocoolers present several challenges to the market's growth. Traditional cryocoolers often have moving parts, such as pistons and compressors, which can wear out over time, leading to frequent maintenance and reduced reliability. This can deter potential users who require highly reliable cooling solutions for critical applications. Also, some traditional cryocoolers have relatively low thermodynamic efficiency, resulting in higher power consumption. This inefficiency can be a significant drawback in applications where energy efficiency is essential, such as in space missions or portable medical devices.
  • Additionally, high inflation and rising costs of raw materials and manufacturing can impact the production costs of cryocoolers. This may affect pricing and profit margins, potentially influencing the market's growth. Furthermore, increasing focus on environmental sustainability and regulations related to energy efficiency can drive demand for more efficient cryocoolers that consume less power and have a lower environmental impact.

Cryocooler Market Trends

Healthcare to be the Largest End-user Vertical

  • Cryocoolers are in significant demand in healthcare due to their widespread application in MRI systems, cryosurgery, and proton therapy. They are used to keep the superconducting magnets in this medical equipment cool. The studies and developments on cryocoolers have enhanced their acceptance in the healthcare industry for various applications.
  • The high input power consumption of cryocoolers is claimed to be a limitation. However, the benefits of using cryocoolers in healthcare exceed the drawbacks. The use of cryocoolers in magnetic resonance image (MRI) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) equipment is increasing in the medical field. For instance, in December 2023, Bruker Corporation, a significant provider of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy solutions for life and materials research, announced the installation of a 1.2 gigahertz (GHz) NMR system at the National Gateway Ultrahigh Field NMR Center at the Ohio State University. Such initiatives may further create demand for cryocoolers in the healthcare segment.
  • In addition, the rise in medical machines would create an opportunity for the market's growth. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) cooperated in establishing 'ICMR at IITs' by establishing centers of excellence (CoE) for Make in India product development and commercialization in the medical devices space. According to IBEF, FDI inflows into the medical and surgical appliances industry stood at USD 3.26 billion between April 2000 and December 2023. Furthermore, in the Interim Budget 2024-25, INR 98,461 crore (USD 11.85 billion) was allocated for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry.
  • Furthermore, the country is scaling up the Ayushman Bharat initiative, aiming to expand the Jan Ausadhi program and anti-TB campaign by 2025. This is also aiding in the growth of the cryocooler market. Such increased budget allocations may help in the growth of the healthcare industry and, thereby, the market. Robust infrastructure, access to diagnostics, comprehensive healthcare policy, and tax incentives are some expectations of the healthcare industry from this budget.
  • In addition, cryocoolers play a crucial role in cryopreservation, a method that conserves biological entities, ranging from cells to tissues, by chilling them at extremely low temperatures. The field of cryobiology, especially in cell and tissue preservation, has seen significant advancements. This progress has led to cryobiology's extensive adoption, spanning diverse fields like reproductive medicine, hematopoietic stem cell treatments for cancer, cutting-edge immune cell therapies like CAR T-cells, and the establishment of gene banks for both animals and plants.
  • According to the IARC's World Cancer Report, despite constant progress in cancer prevention and treatment, the global cancer burden kept growing, as the number of new cases is anticipated to increase by 50% between 2018 and 2040. Furthermore, according to the WHO, new global cases of cancer are anticipated to be recorded at 29.88 million by 2040 and 35.28 million by 2050. Such factors are expected to drive the demand for cryocoolers.

North America is Expected to Hold the Largest Share

  • North America is significantly driving the adoption of cryocoolers in the market due to rising investment in the military and healthcare industries. According to SIPRI, the United States led the ranking of the countries with the highest military spending in 2023, with USD 916 billion dedicated to the military.
  • Furthermore, government space organizations in the United States invested significant research and development funds in introducing innovative cryogenic cooling technology. This will help the country's space industry grow in the coming years. According to the US Congressional Budget Office, the plans for US nuclear forces, as outlined in the FY 2023 budget and supporting documents, are projected to cost USD 756 billion over the 2023-2032 period, which is USD 122 billion more than the 2021-2030 period.
  • In the healthcare industry, the rising need for cryocoolers in the region is attributed to their extensive utilization in proton therapy, cryosurgery, MRI systems, and the liquefaction of oxygen in hospitals. The area is a significant developer of new cancer drugs and rapidly evolving technologies, such as cryocooler devices, with the most prominent groups aimed at treating solid tumors, lung cancer, and leukemia.
  • Additionally, the cryocooler market in the region has been escalating as cryocoolers are primarily used for proton therapy in cancer treatment. Proton therapy for lung and brain cancers has proven to be a suitable treatment for patients whose cancer is limited to the local area. Brain tumors are the significant cause of cancer-related death among children aged 0-14. The upsurge in the cases of the cancers noted above in the region may drive the demand for proton therapy, thereby driving the market's growth. According to the National Association of Proton Therapy, 42 proton therapy centers treat patients in the United States.
  • Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, in 2024, it was estimated that there would be over 972 thousand new cancer cases among women in the United States. The source also estimated that there will be around 125,070 deaths from lung and bronchus cancers in the same year.
  • Cryocoolers maintain cryogenic temperatures for IRIR sensors installed in night vision-based systems, satellite-based surveillance, and missile guidance. The growing demand for cryocoolers across North America's military and surveillance industries has been boosting the cryocooler market in the region.
  • NASA has started working on studying the cosmos using a stadium-sized balloon. The mission, ASTHROS, was launched in December 2023 from Antarctica. The balloon carrying ASTHROS will carry the instrument and a lightweight telescope. ASTHROS will observe wavelengths of light invisible from Earth. NASA will use a cryocooler supplied with electricity to cool the tools and keep superconducting detectors near -268.5 °C.

Cryocooler Market Overview

The cryocooler market is home to multiple key players, including Sumitomo and Barry Automation Inc., alongside other contenders, all striving for prominence within this moderately fragmented market space. These companies have embraced potent competitive strategies, such as product innovations, investments, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships, to maintain their relevance and competitive edge in the market. During the study period, the competitive rivalry within the market exhibited a moderately high level of intensity.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4 MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.2.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.2.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Technology Snapshot
  • 4.5 Impact of Key Macroeconomic Trends on the Market

5 MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Growing Medical and Healthcare Services in Developing Economies
    • 5.1.2 Increasing Production of Liquefied Natural Gas
  • 5.2 Market Restraints
    • 5.2.1 Performance Constraint of Cryocoolers

6 MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By End-user Vertical
    • 6.1.1 Space
    • 6.1.2 Healthcare
    • 6.1.3 Military
    • 6.1.4 Commercial
    • 6.1.5 Transportation
    • 6.1.6 Other End-user Verticals
  • 6.2 By Geography
    • 6.2.1 North America
    • 6.2.2 Europe
    • 6.2.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 6.2.4 Rest of the World

7 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles
    • 7.1.1 Sumitomo Heavy Industries Limited
    • 7.1.2 Sunpower Inc. (AMETEK Inc.)
    • 7.1.3 Ricor Systems
    • 7.1.4 Eaton Corporation PLC
    • 7.1.5 Cryomech Inc. (Bluefors OY)
    • 7.1.6 Chart Industries Inc.
    • 7.1.7 Janis Research Company LLC
    • 7.1.8 Advanced Research Systems Inc.
    • 7.1.9 Air Liquide Advanced Technologies
    • 7.1.10 Stirling Cryogenics BV
    • 7.1.11 Northrop Grumman Corporation
    • 7.1.12 Thales Group

8 INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

9 FUTURE OF THE MARKET