Thermometer are used to measure body temperature or a temperature gradient. Different type of thermometer constitutes of digital thermometers, electronic ear thermometers, forehead thermometers, plastic strip thermometers, pacifier thermometers, and glass and mercury thermometers. During the forecast period, the market will grow primarily as a result of rising demand for digital thermometers and new product launches. It is anticipated that the presence of mercury in conventional thermometers will impede market expansion. Mercury thermometers, which are toxic to humans and animals, are harmful. Additionally, it is anticipated that the market's expansion will be stifled by digital thermometers' higher prices in comparison to those of conventional thermometers. Availability of water proof and approved thermometers is also expected to aid in growth of the market.
Market Dynamics
The key market players are focusing on the adoption of growth and organic strategies such as launch of new thermometer, which is attributed to the growth of the China thermometers market. For instance, in October 2020, Masimo, a global medical technology company that develops and manufactures innovative noninvasive patient monitoring technologies, launched the Radius T continuous Thermometer for consumers. Wireless Radius T measures body temperature by continuously transmitting data and customizable temperature notifications to the User's smartphone.
The market is witnessing increasing adoption of smart thermometers. For instance, in February 2020, China installed facial recognition thermometers in buses in an effort to detect symptoms of the coronavirus in passengers. The smart thermometers that are capable of measuring the temperatures of commuters within one second.
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