Dilution Refrigerators Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis, By Type (Base Temperature below 10mK, Base Temperature between 10-20mK, and Base Temperature above 20mK), By Application (Quantum Computing, Nano Research, Low-Temperature Detection, and Others), Regional Insights, and Forecast To 2031

Updated On: 08 April 2024

Dilution Refrigerators Market Report Overview

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The global dilution refrigerators market size was USD 107.3 million in 2021 and is projected to touch USD 216.56 million by 2031, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.3% during the forecast period.

Dilution refrigerators are a cryogenic device introduced by Heinz London. It is a refrigerator process that uses a mixture of two isotopes, helium-4 and helium-3. When this refrigerator is cooled up to below 700 mill kelvins, it undergoes a spontaneous separation phase to form a ³He-poor phase and a ³He-rich phase. The energy is required to transport the ³He-rich’s phase’s helium-3 atoms into the ³He-poor phase. If particles continuously cross the boundary, they can effectively cool the mixture. The poor phase of helium-3 can’t have less than the quantity of helium-3 at equilibrium. The dilution refrigerators are also effective at shallow temperatures, even at absolute zero. 

The refrigerator also runs in a continuous cycle. The mixture is kept in a condenser which makes the mixture liquefied and is connected through an impedance to the rich phase of helium-3 of the mixing chamber. The helium-3 atoms migrate across the poor state of the helium-3, offering cooling power, and then evaporating the liquid. The gas is pumped to a higher pressure and is purified. Then it finally returns to the condenser to restart the cycle. These refrigerators are becoming a dominant technique to reach mill kelvin temperatures as it avoids the on-site helium. 

COVID-19 Impact: Inadequate Workforce Affected Manufacturing and Supply

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with dilution refrigerators experiencing higher-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. The spike in CAGR is attributable to dilution refrigerators market growth and demand returning to pre-pandemic levels once the pandemic is over.

COVID-19 had a huge impact on all industries. The machinery and equipment industry experienced a major downfall in market growth. The trade depends upon the manufacturing and supply of the products. The pandemic imposed strict regulations for shutting down the manufacturing industries to prevent the further spread of the virus. The inadequate presence of the raw materials affected the supply of the product. The unavailability of the workforce also affected the rate of manufacturing. The pandemic forced companies to shift their business models. The lower supply of the products impeded the growth of the market.   

LATEST TRENDS

"Expanding Applications for Quantum Computing To Surge Maximum Growth"

Quantum computing is a technology branch that emphasizes on the improvement of computer technology based on the principles of quantum theory. It depicts how energy and the material behave at atomic and subatomic levels. Cryogen-free dilution coolers are majorly used in the investigation of quantum optical for studying the luminescence centers to chill processors, which is a significant part of quantum computing. The demand for cryogen-free dilution refrigerators is forecasted to increase as it provides cooling for experiments where other refrigerators could not provide enough cooling power to the amplifiers and cool cables. These factors are projected to propel maximum dilution refrigerators market growth. 

Dilution Refrigerators Market Segmentation

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• By Type Analysis

By type, the market is segmented into base temperature below 10mk, base temperature between 10-20mk, and base temperature above 20mk.

Base Temperature Below 10mK is anticipated to dominate the segment as it is employed in physics. It requires extreme resolution and sensitivity for detecting the minute deposition of the energy. 

• By Application Analysis

Based on application, the market is classified into quantum computing, Nano research, low-temperature detection, and others. 

Nano research is expected to lead the market owing to the segment being a science field that surges the improvement and revolutionization of various medical, businesses, information technology, food safety, environmental science, and homeland security. 

DRIVING FACTORS

"The Capability of High Cooling Power to Foster Growth"

The technology produces temperatures between 0.3 K to 0.005 K for unknown wok durations is 3, 4- helium cryogen-free dilution refrigerators, which is the basic requirement for engineering and low-temperature research. The cryogen-free dilution refrigerators are estimated to replace the conventional cryostats coupled with precooling liquid helium. The dilution circuit is precooled by the two-stage pulse tube cryocooler. The refrigerators are now induced with the two-stage pulse tube cooler and the three dilution circuit temperatures. Additionally, the availability of high-power cooling at low temperatures is expected to aid the market growth.  

"The Rising Popularity of Personalized Medicine to Propel Growth"

The dilution refrigerators are used in quantum computing, low-temperature detection, Nano research, and others. It is widely used in the medical and healthcare domain. The demand for personalized medicine is increasing, which results in higher demand for dilution refrigerators. It is used to precool the machine. These factors are forecasted to surge the dilution refrigerators market growth. Moreover, it helps in stabilizing atomic hydrogen as it requires high temperature and magnetic fields. These factors are projected to surge growth in the market. 

RESTRAINING FACTORS

"Higher Pressure and Vibration to Affect the Market Growth"

Advanced dilution refrigerators can use a cryocooler in place of liquid helium, liquid nitrogen, and a 1 K bath for precooling the helium-3. Additionally, the lack of awareness about the product is forecasted to limit the dilution refrigerators market growth in the forthcoming years. 

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

"Competitors to Emphasize On Various Growth Strategies to Gain a Competitive Advantage"

The market is made with various sized companies. The global market players are adopting organic and inorganic strategies to consistently grow in the global market. The key companies are also focused on expanding their product portfolio by launching advanced products in the market. The competitors are likely to target cryogen-free dilution for enhancing their sales. The competitors emphasized on research and development of the chemical to launch other advanced products. The manufacturers are focused on increasing the sustainability and cost of the product. The key competitors are striving for various growth strategies to gain market share

Dilution Refrigerators Market Regional Insights

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"North America to Lead the Global Market Owing To the Rising R&D in Basic Research"

North America is forecasted to hold a dominant part of the dilution refrigerators market share owing to the presence of large universities and research organizations occupied in basic research. Additionally, the organizations are actively involved in research and development activities associated with advanced technologies. 

Asia Pacific is anticipated to show significant growth in the global market due to rising investment by key companies in emerging economies such as India, China, and Japan.

List of Market Players Profiled

• Bluefors Oy (Finland)
• Oxford Instruments NanoScience (Sweden)
• Leiden Cryogenics BV (Netherlands)
• Air Liquide(Cryoconcept) (France)
• JanisULT (U.S.)
• Taiyo Nippon Sanso (Japan)
• ULVAC CRYOGENICS INC (Japan)
• Quantum Design (U.S.)
• ICEoxford (U.K.)

REPORT COVERAGE

The study provides precise data on market insights. It provides an examination of a competitive advantage that is thought to be important for the development of business strategy. The paper outlines several avenues for the sector's expansion and development. The report's market segmentation covers the essential elements of the industry with a variety of growth possibilities, a competitive environment, and the growth strategies of the leading key players. The market study focuses on different development prospects and the variables that can constrain dilution refrigerators market growth. The major industry participants and their corporate headquarters are also represented in this market analysis. The research provides a thorough understanding of the market