Microscope Industry Overview

The global microscope market size is expected to reach USD 20.4 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., expanding at a CAGR of 7.97% over the forecast period. High demand from the healthcare sector and the rapidly growing semiconductor industry are among the key factors boosting the market growth. The establishment of microscopy to promote research activities is also contributing to the product demand. One of the most important applications of microscopes is in surgical interventions. Magnified imaging systems are in high demand for cancer and neuroscience surgical procedures to improve procedural success. Major market players are focusing on developing dedicated microsurgery offerings, such as the spine, cranial, and other multi-disciplinary surgeries.

Microscope Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global microscope market based on product, application, component, end user and region:

Based on the Product Insights, the market is segmented into Optical Microscopes, Electron Microscopes, Scanning Probe Microscopes, Other Microscopes

• The electron microscopesegment dominated the market and captured the largest share of more than 42.00% in 2021. Electron microscopes in contrast to optical microscopes use an accelerated electron beam as the source of illumination. The shorter wavelength of electrons as compared to visible light results in the high-resolving power of electron microscopes. 
• The Scanning Probes Microscope (SPM) segment is expected to register the fastest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the ability of these devices to visualize subcellular components. The growing number of applications and rapid technological advances are the factors driving the growth of this segment. 

Based on the Application Insights, the market is segmented into Material Science, Nanotechnology, Life Science, Semiconductors and Other Applications

• The life science segment dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 33.5% in 2021. The instrument used in life sciences studies includes compound microscopes, such as upright, inverted, and fluorescence; laser microdissection, and digital microscopes. 
• The nanotechnology industry is one of the fastest-growing industries. Huge investments are being made in nanotechnology RD and thereby expanding the scope of product application. Material sciences include microscopes that are required to understand properties, atomic and subatomic structures, and associated functions. 

Microscope Regional Outlook

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Central South America
• Middle East Africa

Key Companies Profile Market Share Insights

The market is highly fragmented with the presence of many local players competing with international players. Major players implement the strategies, such as mergers, acquisitions, and liaisons, to expand their market share.

Some of the prominent players in the global microscope market include:

• Zeiss Group
• Bruker Corp.
• CAMECA
• Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
• Nikon Corp.
• Olympus Corp.
• NT-MDT SI
• Hitachi High-Tech Corp.
• JEOL Ltd.
• Oxford Instruments (Asylum Corporation)

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