Industry Overview - The ultrasonic testing (UT) industry in China is experiencing a trend towards high-end and intelligent development driven by technological breakthroughs and market demand growth. The market size is projected to reach 6.112 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 13.10% [1][11] - Ultrasonic testing is a non-destructive testing technology that utilizes the propagation, reflection, refraction, and attenuation of ultrasonic waves to detect internal defects in materials. It is widely applied in various fields such as industrial manufacturing, aerospace, medical diagnosis, and construction [2][3] Industry Development History - The development of the UT industry in China has gone through four main stages: introduction and imitation (1950s-1960s), standardization (1970s-1980s), rapid development (1990s-2000s), and industrial upgrading (2010s-present) [3][4][5] - Key milestones include the first domestically produced ultrasonic testing device in 1952, the introduction of digital ultrasonic testing technology in the late 1980s, and the recent breakthroughs in high-end technologies such as phased array and TOFD [4][5] Market Size - The UT industry is expected to reach a market size of 6.112 billion yuan in 2024, with a growth rate of 13.10% year-on-year. The industry is accelerating the localization of high-end technologies, with advanced techniques like phased array and total focusing method (TFM) being increasingly applied in industrial testing [1][11] Key Enterprises - Leading companies in the UT industry include Super Research Co., Ltd. (超研股份), Jiao Cheng Ultrasonic (骄成超声), and Duo Pula (多浦乐). These companies are leveraging their technological expertise and brand influence to dominate the high-end market [2][13] - Super Research is recognized as a pioneer in the domestic ultrasonic equipment sector, with significant sales in medical imaging and industrial testing [13] - Jiao Cheng Ultrasonic has achieved breakthroughs in advanced packaging technology for semiconductors, while Duo Pula focuses on industrial phased array testing equipment [13][16] Industry Trends - The UT industry is increasingly integrating with artificial intelligence, IoT, and big data technologies, driving the evolution of testing equipment towards automation and intelligence. AI algorithms enhance defect identification and measurement capabilities [18] - The demand for ultrasonic testing is diversifying, with applications expanding in traditional sectors like aerospace and energy, as well as emerging fields such as electric vehicle battery testing and semiconductor packaging [19][20] - National policies are supporting the high-quality development of the UT industry, promoting the establishment of quality infrastructure and accelerating the localization process, which is expected to enhance industry consolidation [21]
研判2025!中国超声波检测(UT)行业产业链、市场规模及重点企业分析:技术突破与市场需求双轮驱动,市场规模持续扩大[图]