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2023-2030 年全球熱敏打印機市場Global Thermal Printer Market - 2023-2030 |
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熱敏打印機市場預計將實現顯著增長,在預測期內(2023 年至 2030 年)以 5.0% 的複合年增長率增長。
熱敏打印機利用熱量在紙上形成圖像。 熱敏打印機因其高打印質量、速度和技術進步而廣泛應用於航空、零售、食品雜貨、銀行、娛樂和醫療保健等行業。 與許多其他打印方法不同,熱敏打印機不需要使用墨水或碳粉,而是嚴重依賴熱敏紙來創建圖像。 由於其印刷速度快,也被廣泛用於標籤的製作。
與其他打印機變體相比,低支出、易於使用、各種型號和尺寸的無聲可用性、效率和速度以及耐用性是熱敏打印機的一些巨大優勢。 由於提高了生產率、減少了文書工作並確保准確的數據收集和傳輸,熱敏打印在 AIDC 技術中的普及程度正在提高。
對假冒商品的日益關注是全球熱敏打印機市場的驅動因素之一。 然而,高投資和維護成本可能成為市場製約因素。
對假冒商品/產品的日益關注
假冒產品每年造成數百萬美元的損失,許多行業都在努力克服對其產品假冒日益增長的擔憂。 近年來,全球食品和飲料市場一直受到假冒商品的困擾。 假冒產品以正品銷售,但原材料、包裝或兩者質量低劣。 購買假冒產品的消費者可能不遵守安全規定或可能含有危害健康的有害物質。
因此,隨著對假冒問題的日益關注,公司正在投資智能包裝技術,例如防偽標籤和印刷,運營商和製造商利用這些技術來打擊這些非法活動。 例如,2020 年 3 月,總部位於英國的 Rotech Machines 宣布採用新型隱形 UV 熱噴墨打印技術進行防偽紫外線 (UV) 打印。 增強產品安全性和可追溯性。 可用於工業零件、食品/酒類包裝、藥品、軟件、高端產品等。
防偽標籤和印刷是低成本、簡單的技術,可以將安全性提升到新的高度,使欺詐者幾乎不可能複制。 熱敏打印技術專為防偽和高安全性產品保護而設計,讓各行各業的客戶在他們的產品上添加安全標記和代碼。 熱敏打印機可以根據 ISO/IEC 15415 質量規範打印標準批次代碼、二維碼、序列號、品牌標籤和條形碼。 此外,它可以直接應用於特定的包裝組件和各種格式的標籤。 熱敏打印機是經濟高效的緊湊型系統,可以輕鬆集成到您的生產線中,從而增加您產品的市場份額。
投資和維護成本高
熱敏打印機是一種通過將加熱的打印頭壓在介質上,在經過化學處理的紙張上打印字符和圖像的設備。 這可以在短短幾毫秒內實現乾淨、高質量的打印。 這使得熱敏打印機適用於大批量商業和工業打印。
但是,熱敏打印機有各種缺點。 與墨水打印機相比,熱敏打印機的最大缺點是價格高。 用於商業和工業用途的熱敏打印機非常昂貴。
因此,擁有使用熱敏打印機的應用程序和流程的公司必須進行大量資本投資。 因此,只有大公司和企業集團關聯公司才能引進熱敏打印機,中小企業完全被排除在外。 因此,高投資和維護成本是全球熱敏打印機市場增長的主要障礙。
COVID-19 影響分析
在 COVID-19 疫情之前,各種因素推動了全球熱敏打印機市場的強勁增長。 在大流行之前的幾年裡,全球假冒商品和產品貿易顯著增加,經合組織估計,2019 年假冒商品佔全球貿易的 3.3% 左右。 各行各業的其他公司正在實施打擊產品假冒的解決方案。
預計這一趨勢將持續到 2021 年以後,到 2030 年全球假冒商品和產品貿易將顯著增加。 製藥和化妝品製造商在認證和跟蹤技術方面投入了大量資金,以確保在供應鏈的每一步都進行無縫監控。
COVID-19 大流行對全球熱敏打印機市場的影響尤為嚴重。 一位最終用戶發現使用量急劇下降,而另一位最終用戶則看到了顯著增加。 此外,政府為遏制疾病傳播而實施的封鎖和旅行限制影響了新熱敏打印機的生產和安裝。 隨著新產品的開發,市場不斷擴大。 新型流感病毒的流行影響了熱敏打印機新技術、新產品的研發。
COVID-19 大流行嚴重擾亂了全球供應鏈,導致了物流問題,例如運輸延誤。 熱敏打印機所需材料的供應受到限制(每個公司)。 在製造業中,由於停工等行動限制導致生產延遲,熱敏打印機的使用有所減少。 在零售業,由於自動結賬機的普及,熱敏打印機的使用有所增加。 隨著線下商店的關閉,電子商務在大流行期間也顯著增加。 醫療保健行業使用熱敏打印機的增幅最大,包括患者腕帶、醫療記錄和醫療用品標籤。 條形碼標籤和標籤也廣泛用於 COVID-19 疫苗的製造過程中,用於驗證和質量控制。
但是,大流行期間世界面臨的許多問題仍然會產生影響。 例如,供應鏈中斷仍在持續,儘管沒有大流行初期那麼嚴重。 結果,零件供應減少,熱敏打印機製造商的價格上漲。 此外,全球半導體的持續短缺導致一些高性能熱敏打印機的生產受到重大挫折。 高能源價格和持續的全球通貨膨脹可能會使全球熱敏打印機市場的大流行後復蘇複雜化。
Thermal Printer Market reached US$ XX million in 2022 and is expected to record significant growth by reaching up to US$ XX million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period (2023-2030).
A thermal printer creates an image on paper by using heat. Because of high print quality, speed and technological advancements, thermal printers are widely used in the airline, retail, grocery, banking, entertainment and healthcare industries. Unlike many other types of printing, thermal printing doesn't need to use ink or toner and instead relies heavily on thermal papers to create images. Due to the obvious speed with which they print, they are also widely used in producing labels.
Less expenditure, easier use, silent availability of various models and sizes, efficiency and speed and durability are some of the major advantages of thermal printers compared to other printer variations. The popularity of thermal printing in AIDC technologies has increased due to increased productivity, reduced paperwork and ensuring accurate data gathering and transfer.
Growing concerns about counterfeiting goods and products are one of the major global thermal printer market drivers. However, High investment and maintenance costs could be a major market restraint.
Counterfeiting costs millions in lost revenue each year and many industries are striving to overcome the growing concerns related to the counterfeiting of their products. Fake goods have plagued the global food and beverage market in recent years. Counterfeit products are marketed as genuine but have poor-quality ingredients, packaging or both. Consumers who purchase counterfeit goods risk their health since they might not adhere to safety regulations or contain dangerous materials.
Therefore, to overcome the growing counterfeiting concerns, companies are investing in intelligent packaging technology, which is being utilized by operators and manufacturers, including anti-counterfeiting labels and printing, to help combat such illegal activity. For instance, In March 2020, Rotech Machines, a UK-based company, introduced anti-counterfeit ultraviolet (UV) printing, utilizing the new invisible UV thermal inkjet printing. It enhances product security and traceability. It can be used for industrial parts, food and alcohol packaging, pharmaceutical products, software and high-value goods.
Anti-counterfeit labels and printing is a low-cost, simple technology that can take security to new pinnacles and make it almost impracticable for fraudsters to replicate. Thermal printing technology is designed for anti-counterfeit, high-security product protection, enabling customers in all sectors to add secure marks and codes to products. The thermal printers can print with standard batch codes, QR codes, serial numbers, brand labels or barcodes that meet ISO/IEC 15415 quality specifications. Furthermore, it can also be applied directly to specific packaging parts or labeling in various formats. Thermal printers are cost-effective, compact systems that can be easily integrated into production lines, boosting the product's market share.
Thermal printers use a heated printhead to press against a medium to produce text or images on chemically treated paper. Therefore, they can print high-quality, smudge-free results within milliseconds. It makes thermal printers ideal for various commercial and industrial high-volume printing applications.
Despite their numerous advantages, thermal printers have various drawbacks. One of the biggest drawbacks of thermal printers is their high price relative to ink-based printers. Thermal printers used for commercial and industrial applications are extremely expensive.
Therefore, companies with applications and processes requiring thermal printers must undertake significant capital expenditure. The magnitude of expenditure required ensures that only major companies and conglomerates can afford thermal printers, completely pricing out small and medium enterprises. Thus, The high investments and maintenance costs are key impediments to the growth of the global thermal printer market.
Various factors were conducive to the favorable growth of the global thermal printer market before the COVID-19 pandemic. The global trade in counterfeit goods and products had increased substantially in years preceding the pandemic, with the OECD estimating that fake goods contributed to nearly 3.3% of global trade in 2019. Businesses across various industrial verticals were implementing solutions to combat the counterfeiting of goods.
The trend will continue beyond 2021, with the global trade in counterfeit goods and products expected to increase substantially by 2030. Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics manufacturers invested heavily in authentication and tracking technology to ensure seamless oversight at every supply chain step.
The COVID-19 pandemic unevenly impacted the global thermal printer market. Some end-users witnessed drastic decreases in usage, while others witnessed major upsurges. Lockdowns and restrictions on movement imposed by the governments to curb the pandemic spread impacted the production and installation of new thermal printers. The market relies on developing new products to generate growth. The pandemic impacted the research and development of new thermal printer technologies and products.
The COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted global supply chains, which resulted in logistical issues like shipping delays. Components needed for thermal printers were in limited supply, according to companies. Manufacturing industries saw declines in the usage of thermal printers due to production disruptions caused by lockdowns and other movement restrictions enforced during the pandemic. The usage of thermal printers increased in retail, especially due to the increased usage of automated self-checkout kiosks. E-commerce activity also increased considerably during the pandemic, especially with the closure of various offline stores. Healthcare applications witnessed the biggest rise in the usage of thermal printers, especially for patient wristbands, medical records and tagging of medical supplies. The production process of COVID-19 vaccines also extensively utilized barcoded labels and tags for authentication and quality control.
However, many of the global problems faced during the pandemic are still lingering in their aftermath. For instance, supply chain disruptions are still present, although they are not as severe as during the initial phase of the pandemic. It has reduced components' supplies and increased prices for thermal printer manufacturers. Furthermore, an ongoing global semiconductor shortage has led to major rollbacks in producing some advanced thermal printers. High energy prices and persistently high global inflation is likely to complicate the recovery of the global thermal printers market in the aftermath of the pandemic.
The effectiveness of barcode printers in managing inventory, minimizing expenses, reducing shipping errors and enhancing customer service allows them to dominate the printer type segment
Barcodes assist company owners in managing inventory, minimizing expenses, reducing shipping errors and enhancing customer service. A barcode printer is a computer add-on that prints barcode tags or labels that can be adhered to or printed on real-world objects. Barcode printers are widely used to label shipping containers or print UPC or EAN numbers on retail merchandise. Regardless of the size and breadth of a business, purchasing a barcode label printer will help in return on investment and create opportunities. The options are almost endless, thanks to the adaptability of barcode and printer technologies. Manufacturing facilities and sizable warehouses both use industrial barcode printers. They last longer, work more rapidly and can hold much paper. Desktop barcode printers are the most common.
Each of the two most popular barcode printers uses a distinct process to produce barcode labels. Black barcodes are printed on paper by direct thermal barcode printers by heating the paper and starting a chemical reaction. However, printing barcodes on thermal transfer printers also produce heat. With this particular device, there is no chemical reaction, however. As a substitute, the heat melts a resin substance on a ribbon and spreads it across the paper in specific patterns. Direct thermal printers are frequently less expensive than thermal transfer barcode printers. Additionally, these gadgets probably make barcode labels simpler to read, particularly when exposed to heat, sunshine or chemicals.
The use of barcodes has grown significantly due to the automation and streamlining of manufacturing processes by many manufacturers around the world to reduce waste and improve output efficiency. Each product or part in the assembly has a barcode, which is repeatedly signed and recorded at each workstation. Further, barcodes have made it easier for consumers to use various products and commodities. Information about products is now stored and labeled in a common format. The product's manufacturing date, date of delivery to the retailer, number of units and selling price, among other data, can all be stored on a barcode label attached to the product. The data is retrieved and shown on the monitor during the product scanning. Since the entire procedure takes a few seconds, efficiency increases while the errors decrease, retailers can also use barcodes to keep track of their inventory and items.
The need for barcode printers has increased due to the growing manufacturing process across the globe and the ability of barcodes to reduce production time significantly. Further, barcode printer sales have rapidly increased in recent years due to their growing use across various industrial verticals. For individual identification and various events, barcode printers can be employed. The widespread use of e-commerce and the need to abolish human error will increase demand for thermal barcode printers.
Asia-Pacific is a rapidly industrializing region with a high economic growth rate. The development and expansion of various sectors are creating a growing demand for thermal printers. The primary engines of economic growth in the Asia-Pacific are India and China. Both populous countries are undergoing major economic transformation and industrialization. China is a major global manufacturing hub, producing everything from electronics, consumer goods, automobiles and industrial equipment. Thermal printers are used for printing barcoded labels for labeling and tracking applications. Countries such as India, Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea and Malaysia also have major domestic manufacturing industries. Due to rising costs in China, many multinational and regional companies are shifting production to these countries to preserve their competitive advantage.
Cheap internet data plans and economical smartphone models have heralded the growth of the e-commerce industry in Asia-Pacific. It has led to the emergence of local e-commerce giants such as Flipkart and Alibaba while global companies such as Amazon Inc. rapidly expand in the region. E-commerce operations require barcoded labels for labeling and tracking applications, which is one of the key factors behind the growing demand for thermal printers in Asia-Pacific. With their large domestic e-commerce markets, India and China are driving the demand. South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam are some other countries experiencing rapid growth in their e-commerce industries.
The global thermal printer market is huge and is becoming increasingly competitive due to the presence of major players such as Zebra Technologies Corporation, SATO HOLDINGS CORPORATION, SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Star Micronics Co., Ltd., Honeywell International Inc., Brother Industries, Ltd., BIXOLON CO., LTD., Fujitsu, Toshiba Corporation and TSC Auto ID Technology Co., Ltd. The market is fragmented and market players employ market tactics such as mergers, acquisitions, product launches, contributions and collaborations to gain a competitive advantage and recognition.
Overview: Honeywell International Inc. invents technologies that address critical challenges around energy, productivity, safety, security, air travel and global urbanization. The company manages its business operations through 4 reportable segments: Aerospace, Performance Materials and Technologies, Honeywell Building Technologies and Safety and Productivity Solutions. Honeywell has established its employees across 82 countries globally. The company's magnetic sensors are reliable solutions in the aerospace industry. The company's line of magnetic sensors includes Linear and angle sensor ICs, Position sensor ICs, speed sensor ICs, Speed and direction and Value-added packaged sensors.
PC42D Desktop Direct Thermal Barcode Printer: P242D printer is simple to use with a sturdy double-layer housing, an easy paper-loading system, media auto-centering and auto-sensing for printing languages.
On December 24, 2021, Honeywell launched a 4-inch desktop printer for small and medium-sized businesses at the Eros Hotel in Nehru Place, Delhi. The "Make in India" initiative of Honeywell, a market leader in the AIDC sector, has seen the launch of its Impact series barcode printer. Specifically designed for light-duty label printing needs, the new launch is a 4-inch desktop barcode printer.
The global thermal printer market report would provide approximately 77 tables, 76 figures and almost 471 pages.
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