§1What this business is
A non-contact infrared thermal scanner reads body temperature from the heat a person gives off. The unit moulds the gun-shaped plastic body, prints and assembles the circuit board (sensor, amplifier, A/D converter, microcontroller, LCD) with SMT machines, then assembles and tests the finished scanner. Demand rose sharply during COVID-19.
Capacity: 150 scanners a day on a 10-hour shift; year 1 at 30%.
§2Is it right for you?
Who it is for
An electronics engineer or contract manufacturer who can calibrate sensors and sell to hospitals and institutional buyers.
Who it is not for
A first-time founder without electronics or quality-testing experience.
Advantages
- Electronics assembly builds skills that carry over to other devices
- Low break-even (26%) in the report
- Hospitals, airports, offices and schools use scanners
- Moulding and SMT machines can make other products later
Drawbacks
- The report's demand case rests on COVID-19, which has passed
- Cheap imports compete hard
- Sensor accuracy needs careful calibration
- Medical device rules add paperwork
Skills you need
- SMT assembly and soldering
- Sensor calibration and testing
- Plastic injection moulding
- Selling to hospitals and institutions
Why difficulty 4/5: Needs electronics skill, calibration and regulatory approval, and demand has fallen since COVID-19.
§3Market
Who buys
- Hospitals and clinics
- Airports, offices, schools, colleges and hotels
- Households
How it sells
- Medical equipment distributors
- Government and institutional tenders (GeM)
- Pharmacies and online stores
Good to know
- The report's demand case is built on COVID-19 screening; check today's demand before investing.
- Raw material is ₹51.30 lakh of ₹84.83 lakh sales in year 1.
§4Raw material & machinery
| Item | Qty | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Injection moulding machine | 1 | ₹6.00 lakh |
| Solder paste printer | 1 | ₹1.00 lakh |
| Pick-and-place machine | 1 | ₹1.50 lakh |
| Single reflow oven | 1 | ₹90,000 |
| SPI (solder paste inspection) machine | 1 | ₹1.65 lakh |
| AOI (automated optical inspection) machine | 1 | ₹4.00 lakh |
| Temperature-controlled soldering station | 1 | ₹26,000 |
| Printing machine | 1 | ₹1.50 lakh |
| Testing and other equipment | — | ₹50,000 |
From: PMEGP sample project report — Thermal Scanner (prepared by Udyami/Samadhan)
- PP or PVC plastic granulesfor the body
- Electronic componentscontroller IC, transistors, EEPROM, resistors, capacitors, IR sensor, LCD
- Screws, springs, solder, flux, batteries, connectors and wires
From: PMEGP sample project report — Thermal Scanner (prepared by Udyami/Samadhan)
§5Licences & registration
- Udyam registration
- GST registration
- CDSCO medical device registration/licence (thermometers are regulated medical devices)
- BIS / ISI where applicable, and Legal Metrology registration for packaged goods
- E-waste (EPR) registration with CPCB for electrical equipment
§6Schemes & subsidies
PMEGP fits this ₹23.75 lakh manufacturing project; CGTMSE gives collateral-free cover.
§7Money
How the investment is worked out: Sample report total ₹23.75 lakh: plant & machinery ₹17.31 lakh, furniture & fixtures ₹0.70 lakh, working capital ₹5.74 lakh. Land own or rented. Finance: term loan ₹16.21 lakh, working-capital loan ₹5.16 lakh, own share ₹2.37 lakh.
Working capital: Working capital ₹5.74 lakh (bank ₹5.16 lakh); 10 days of stock, 15 days' credit both ways.
Year not printed on the sample report — check current machinery prices.
§8Export potential
Confirm the HS code in the DGFT ITC(HS) lookup before you export
- Get an IEC; export of medical devices may need CDSCO export permission or a free-sale certificate.
- Buyer countries usually ask for CE or equivalent certification.
§9Risks — where people fail
- Demand fall after the pandemic
- Component shortages and price swings
- Calibration errors and returns
- Regulatory non-compliance
§1030 / 60 / 90-day plan
A general plan that applies to any business. A plan for this business will be added after research.
- Days 1–30: Visit a working thermal scanner (ir thermometer) assembly unit, ask 10 buyers about price and quantity, and get quotations from 3 suppliers.
- Days 31–60: Udyam and the licences you need (Udyam registration, GST registration), a project report (DPR), and the scheme or loan file.
- Days 61–90: Space and machines, trial production, and first deliveries to 10 customers.
§11Who to connect with
Associations, clusters and training institutes — the directory is being built. Connect
§12Watch
There is no episode on this business yet. Shows are coming soon on the Podcast page.
Want to start Thermal Scanner (IR Thermometer) Assembly?
DPR, loan file or registration — ask us on WhatsApp.
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Data review: 6 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it. For information only — not legal or financial advice.