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Atomic Force Microscopes Market - Forecast(2024 - 2030)
Atomic Force Microscopes Market Overview
The Atomic Force Microscopes Market is estimated to reach $720 million by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period 2023-2028.An atomic force microscope (AFM) is a
high-resolution scanning probe microscope used for measuring
properties such as friction and height. Grades
of AFMs include research grade and industrial grade. It supports applications in various fields, including life sciences and biology,
nanomaterial science, semiconductors and academics. The global adoption of AFMs is
a result of both technological advancement and a rise in the demand for fast
and high-resolution diagnostic instruments across various fields. In March
2022, Nanosurf AG introduced the new CoreAFM AFMs.
It's ideal for life sciences and material science applications.
Report Coverage
The “Atomic Force Microscopes Market Report –
Forecast (2023-2028)” by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the
following segments in the Atomic Force Microscopes Market.
By Offering: Atomic Force Microscopes
(AFM), Probes and Software.
By Grade: Industrial Grade AFM and Research Grade AFM.
By Mode: Contact Mode, Non-contact Mode, Tapping Mode
By Application: Life Sciences and Biology,
Nanomaterial Science, Semiconductors and Electronics, Academics and Others.
By End-users: Healthcare, Clinics,
Diagnostic Laboratories, Academic & Research Organizations, Industries and
Others.
By Geography: North America (the US,
Canada and Mexico), Europe (Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Spain and Others), APAC
(China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia and Others), South America (Brazil,
Argentina and Others) and RoW (the Middle East and Africa).
Key Takeaways
- The Life sciences and biology segment by application in the Atomic Force Microscopes Market is expected to grow the fastest at a CAGR of 8.9%, during the forecast period 2023-2028. The wide-scale adaptation of AFM in life science and biology is due to the rapid switch towards fast and high-resolution diagnostic instruments for various research projects.
- The academic & research organizations segment dominated the Atomic Force Microscopes Market, with a 32% share in 2021. The academic & research organizations sector is widely adopting AFM for upgrading the traditional research tools with high-resolution diagnostic tools for studying samples beyond the nanoscale.
- Asia-Pacific is expected to grow the fastest at a CAGR of 8.6%, in terms of revenue in the Atomic Force Microscopes Market during the forecast period 2023-2028. The widescale implementation of AFMs in this region is due to the increased use of high-resolution equipment for ongoing research works on nanoscience technology across various domains.
- The widespread use of AFM in Diagnostic Laboratories for replacing conventional tools with high-resolution diagnostic tools to enhance operational outputs is driving the market expansion.
Atomic Force Microscopes Market Value Share, by Region, 2021 (%)
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Atomic Force Microscopes Market Segment Analysis - by Application
By application, the Atomic Force Microscopes Market has been segmented into life sciences and biology, nanomaterial science, semiconductors and electronics, academics and others. The Life sciences and biology segment by application in the Atomic Force Microscopes Market is expected to grow the fastest at a CAGR of 8.9%, from 2023-2028. The wide-scale adaptation of AFM in life science and biology is due to the rapid switch towards fast and high-resolution diagnostic instruments for various research projects. In September 2022, Nanosurf AG launched the DriveAFM to enhance its Atomic Force Microscopes market share. It is a tip-scanning atomic force microscope for application in life sciences. It provides fast scanning, atomic resolution and a large scan size of up to 100 µm.
Atomic Force Microscopes Market Segment Analysis - by End-users
By end-users, the Atomic Force Microscopes Market has been segmented into hospitals, clinics, diagnostic laboratories, academic & research organizations, industries and others. The Academic & research organizations sector dominated the Atomic Force Microscopes Market, with a 32% share in 2021. The Academic & research organizations sector is widely adopting AFM for upgrading the traditional research tools with high-resolution diagnostic tools for studying samples beyond the nanoscale. In June 2021, Hitachi High-Tech Corporation in their Atomic Force Microscopes market report mentioned the launch of AFM100 and AFM100 Plus systems, entry-level and intermediate-level models of compact AFMs. These AFMs are ideal for academics and various research products including examining living organisms & polymers.
Atomic Force Microscopes Market Segment Analysis - by Geography
Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 8.6% in terms of revenue in the Atomic Force Microscopes Market from 2023-2028. The widescale implementation of AFMs in this region is driven by the increased use of high-resolution equipment for ongoing research work on nanoscience technology across various domains. The top corporations are also investing in the R&D of AFMs in this region to address the growing consumer needs. In March 2022, DKSH announced a partnership with ICSPI for developing research & industrial grade AFMs to expand their market in Asia-Pacific. The single-chip AFMs produced can be applied in academics, research and industrial applications. The partnership would increase the availability of AFMs in many countries including Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, Korea and Taiwan.
Atomic Force Microscopes Market Drivers
The widespread use of AFM in Diagnostic Laboratories for replacing conventional tools with high-resolution diagnostic tools to enhance operational outputs:
Diagnostic laboratories are widely switching to advanced high-resolution diagnostic tools such as AFM to analyze the samples with great detail. The different modes in AFM help researchers get a better understanding of the properties of the biological matter, which also improves their outcomes. The ongoing research works on numerous illnesses and medications would lead to significant growth in the use of AFMs in Diagnostic Laboratories. In July 2021, Park Systems Corp. launched the Park FX40 to enhance the company’s Atomic Force Microscopes market share. This is an autonomous atomic force microscope infused with innovative robotics, intelligent learning features, safety mechanisms and AI-based software. It is ideal for various laboratory applications as it autonomously performs 100% of time-consuming manual processes before and during scanning which includes probe identification, sample location & beam alignment.
The widespread usage of AFM in the industrial sector to upgrade traditional equipment with smart, high-resolution tools to increase productivity:
Atomic Force Microscopes are widely used in the industrial sector due to the rapid switch towards smart,
high-resolution equipment to enhance productivity. In industries utilizing
advanced technology including data storage, semiconductor, polymer and
photonics, atomic force microscopes play a crucial role in process development
and control applications. This is driving the demand for AFM
in the industrial sector. In March 2022, Oxford Instruments launched Jupiter XR
AFM which offers high-speed imaging and an extended range in a single scanner.
It is 100% suitable for Industrial R&D laboratories.
Atomic Force Microscopes Market Challenge
The lack of professionals with the necessary skills to use atomic force microscope equipment:
Advanced
Atomic Force Microscope development demands skilled personnel. It is challenging for physicists and
technicians using conventional microscopes to handle advanced and complex
equipment. There is also a lack of training programs. In April 2022, Forbes
stated only 337,800 medical laboratory scientists are currently employed in
the U.S. and Canada, which equates to one medical laboratory scientist for every
1000 persons. 36.5% of medical and
research laboratories expressed dissatisfaction due to a lack of skilled staff
members. The available skilled workforce demands a high pay scale that is not
affordable for all. Two case studies from Germany and Turkey showed that the “out
of school” AFM program was introduced to high school students from local schools.
Students who attended the program stated that 90% of the experiments were done
by the instructor in Germany and proper instruments were not available in
Turkey to showcase the functioning of AFM which did not allow the students to
get insights. Improper and limited training sessions of AFM resulted in a lack
of skill in the younger generation.
Atomic Force Microscopes Industry Outlook
Product launches, collaborations and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the Atomic Force Microscopes Market. The top 10 companies in the Atomic Force Microscopes market are:
- Bruker Corporation
- Park Systems Corporation
- Oxford Instruments Plc
- Hitachi High-Tech Corporation
- Nanosurf AG
- WITec GmbH
- Tokyo Instruments, Inc.
- Nano Scan Technology Ltd.
- AFMWorkshop
- RHK Technology, Inc.
Recent Developments
- In May 2022, Nanosurf AG introduced the FlexAFM research-grade Atomic Force Microscopes in combination with the C3000i controller for applications in material science and life science.
- In April 2022, Bruker Corporation launched NanoRacer High-Speed AFM to enhance their Atomic Force Microscopes market share. It is ideal for life science research work.
- In March 2022, Bruker Corporation in their Atomic Force Microscopes market report announced Nano Wizard V Bioscience AFM. It is used for material science and life science applications.
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