Global scanning electron microscopes market was valued at USD 3.34 billion in 2020. It is projected to grow at an annual compound growth rate (CAGR of 8.52%) between 2021 and 2028. The market's key drivers are the rising demand for nanotechnology-based research, and the consequent increase in funding. The market will be driven by the increasing use of semiconductors, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and other industries over the forecast period. Market growth is expected to be driven by improvements in resolution and features such as attachments of other devices (e.g energy x-ray dispersion spectrum spectrometer) over the forecast period.
One of the key reasons for SEMs' success is their widespread use by small to medium-sized R&D institutions and pharmaceutical companies. These devices provide data to researchers and quality assurance personnel about surface morphology and properties. This includes topography, chemical analysis and fractography. The Zeiss Gemini 500, for example, is a high-resolution Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope. It provides nanoscale imaging starting at 100 mm in diameter and ending up at small pieces. It is capable of producing excellent image quality and resolution at both high and low accelerating voltages.
Because nanotechnology is used in many areas of semiconductors, material science, and life sciences that have a significant impact on any country's economy, it encourages governments and corporate companies to fund R&D through public funding. There are many reasons why the global market is experiencing higher growth. For example, nanotechnology is an important tool to analyze nanomaterials at the microscale in many medical devices and pharmaceutical industries.
For semiconductor device manufacturing, microscopes are required to perform procedures such as lithography and coating, failure analysis, detection, and detection. The outsourcing of electrical equipment manufacturing has been a key driver for the growth of the semiconductor market.
An increasing global focus on R&D in applications, such neurosciences, material science, life sciences, and the semiconductor industry, would lead to a higher adoption rate of advanced and automated microscopes such as the scanning probe microscope, analytic electron microscope, or SEMs. These microscopes have an imaging resolution of as high as 0.01 nm which is necessary for precision manufacturing industries.
Pandemic Impact |
Outlook after COVID |
Many global markets have been affected by restrictions on movement in many regions. Healthcare providers are also under increased pressure due to the pandemic. |
According to the WHO, millions have been infected with coronavirus. This has prompted the need for a vaccine to reduce the infection rate. This is why SEMs are needed over the forecast period to ensure better R&D. |
Companies saw reduced revenues. Olympus Corporation's revenue fell by 21.7% during the first quarter 2020. This was due to a reduction in sales promotion and delayed distribution. |
The spread of COVID-19 virus will see the market for scanning electron microscopes grow at a rapid pace after COVID. |
These applications are sub-segments within the semiconductor industry that are experiencing a surge in demand. Moore's law states that the semiconductor industry is moving toward miniaturization of transistor chip. The next seven years will see a lot of market opportunity for these trends in miniaturization of transistor chip. These advanced microscopes such as TEM and SEM are required to perform quality assurance and analytical purposes.
With a more than 24% revenue share in 2020, the life science segment was dominant. This segment has a large market share due to its high prevalence in chronic diseases and increased R&D spending. The market includes life science, material science and semiconductors.
The second-largest segment of the overall end-use market was material science. SEM is a prominent instrument for material sciences. Materials science uses SEMs for quality control, research, failure analysis, and research. Modern materials science relies heavily on SEMs for research and investigation on microfibers & nanites, high mesoporous architectures, temperature superconductors, alloy strength, and other issues.
Asia Pacific accounted for more than 36% of the total revenue in 2020. It is expected that the region will continue to grow at the fastest rate of CAGR between 2021 and 2028. The key driver of market growth is the rapid growth in applications such as semiconductors and pharmaceuticals.
North America was the second largest regional market for SEMs, accounting for over 34% of their revenue. This was due to the high number of clinical trials and research institutes in the region. The innovation system in North American countries is based on research-based activities in life sciences, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. This will increase the demand for SEMs over the forecast period.
Key players have adopted a variety of strategic initiatives, including substantial investments in R&D of SEMs and new product launches. Bruker Corporation, for example, acquired Canopy Biosciences, LLC in September 2020. The acquisition increased the product offerings of the former company in fluorescence-based imaging technologies. The following are some of the most prominent players in the global market for scanning electron microscopes:
Bruker Corp.
Danish Micro Engineering (DME).
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Hitachi High Technologies Corp.
JEOL Ltd.
Leica Microsystems
Nanoscience Instruments, Inc.
Nikon Corp.
Olympus Corp.
Carl Zeiss
Up Market Research published a new report titled “Scanning Electron Microscopes Market research report which is segmented by Application (Nanotechnology, Life Science), By Players/Companies Thermo Fisher Scientific, Nikon Corp, Carl Zeiss, Leica Microsystems, JEOL Ltd, Bruker Corp, Olympus Corp, Hitachi High Technologies Corp, Danish Micro Engineering (DME), Nanoscience Instruments Inc”. As per the study the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of XX% in the forecast period.
Report Attributes | Report Details |
Report Title | Scanning Electron Microscopes Market Research Report |
By Application | Nanotechnology, Life Science |
By Companies | Thermo Fisher Scientific, Nikon Corp, Carl Zeiss, Leica Microsystems, JEOL Ltd, Bruker Corp, Olympus Corp, Hitachi High Technologies Corp, Danish Micro Engineering (DME), Nanoscience Instruments Inc |
Regions Covered | North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA |
Base Year | 2020 |
Historical Year | 2018 to 2019 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability) |
Forecast Year | 2028 |
Number of Pages | 222 |
Number of Tables & Figures | 156 |
Customization Available | Yes, the report can be customized as per your need. |
The report covers comprehensive data on emerging trends, market drivers, growth opportunities, and restraints that can change the market dynamics of the industry. It provides an in-depth analysis of the market segments which include products, applications, and competitor analysis.
The market is segmented by Application (Nanotechnology, Life Science).
Scanning Electron Microscopes Market research report delivers a close watch on leading competitors with strategic analysis, micro and macro market trend and scenarios, pricing analysis and a holistic overview of the market situations in the forecast period. It is a professional and a detailed report focusing on primary and secondary drivers, market share, leading segments and geographical analysis. Further, key players, major collaborations, merger & acquisitions along with trending innovation and business policies are reviewed in the report.
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Based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa (MEA). North America region is further bifurcated into countries such as U.S., and Canada. The Europe region is further categorized into U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe. Asia Pacific is further segmented into China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, South East Asia, and Rest of Asia Pacific. Latin America region is further segmented into Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America, and the MEA region is further divided into GCC, Turkey, South Africa, and Rest of MEA.
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