UV Disinfection Equipment Market: Promising Developments lie ahead of COVID-19 Good hygiene practices have become indispensable as the world treads cautiously into the postpandemic era. Resultantly, there is a growing demand for technologies that assure efficiency in destroying viruses and bacteria. Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection is one such technology. It proved its mettle in dismantling Coronavirus pathogens at specific UV radiation wavelengths, between 200 and 280 nanometers. Post-COVID-19, the technology is seeping into the commercial, residential, and water treatment sectors. As per Inkwood Research, the global UV disinfection equipment market is set to reach $10144.74 million by 2032 and record a CAGR of 7.53% during 2023-2032. This blog examines the varied developments UV disinfection technology has made beyond COVID19.
1. R-Zero on an Ambitious Path With the pandemic waning, R-Zero is eyeing bigger opportunities beyond COVID-19. The company’s conviction is reinforced by ultraviolet light disinfection’s efficacy in minimizing the risk of transmission of other diseases like norovirus and influenza after its stint with coronavirus. Ultraviolet (UV) devices do not need massive energy and toxic chemicals. Moreover, they are not considered medical devices since they disinfect indoor settings instead of the human body. This means the company is relieved of money and time engaging with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Today, R-Zero offers three devices. Its mobile Arc device, priced at $2800, disinfects empty rooms. Empty because its UV-C light of 254 nanometers wavelength causes a harmful impact on people. Whereas its two newer devices, Beam and Vive, are relatively cheaper and designed for continuous operations in the background. Both were launched in November 2021. Says Grant Morgan, CEO and Co-Founder of R-Zero, “Today, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to advance the science and technology that has the ability to fundamentally change human health for the better. The launch of R-Zero’s continuous, autonomous disinfection ecosystem represents the advancement of critical innovation that will drive a healthier society forward in a post-pandemic era.” (Source) Furthermore, the company’s customers include large school districts in South San Francisco, Texas, Fort Bend, Nevada, and Clark County; senior facilities like Trilogy Health Services; sports teams like the Detroit Red Wings and San Francisco 49ers; and Omada Health. R-Zero has switched from leasing at an ultra-low cost pricing model to a more sustainable model of selling and charging monthly subscriptions to cover replacement bulbs and software. In addition, R-Zero has leveraged the post-pandemic trends as workplaces strive to make their safety and health operations more effective. For instance, R-Zero acquired CoWorkr in July 2021. It announced to invest in CoWorkr’s workplace intelligence platform that actively works to protect occupants. CoWorkr’s sensors enable unprecedented visibility of real-time risks within a space. Add to this, RZero’s category-defining disinfection solutions. The end result is a closed-loop ecosystem that can autonomously act to lessen the risks.