Atomic Force Microscope Market Size

Global Atomic Force Microscope Market Overview:

Atomic Force Microscope Market Size was valued at USD 0.51 Billion in 2022. The Atomic Force Microscope market industry is projected to grow from USD 0.54 Billion in 2023 to USD 0.83 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.50% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032). AFMs are critical tools in nanotechnology research and development and are the key market drivers enhancing market growth.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Atomic Force Microscope Market Trends

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  High-speed scanning of atomic force microscope is driving the market growth

  
  

Market CAGR for atomic force microscope is being driven by the AFMs can acquire data and images more quickly thanks to high-speed scanning. This efficiency is essential in research and industrial applications where time is of the essence. Researchers can complete experiments and measurements in a fraction of the time that slower scanning would take. Traditional AFM imaging frequently necessitates prolonged contact time between the probe and the sample, which can sometimes be detrimental to delicate or sensitive samples. High-speed scanning shortens the time the probe is in contact with the sample, reducing the possibility of sample damage or distortion. Thus driving the Atomic Force Microscope market revenue.

In addition, AFM hardware advancements, such as faster actuators, improved feedback control systems, and high-frequency cantilevers, have enabled high-speed scanning. These technologies have been steadily improving, making high-speed AFM more accessible. As AFM technology advances, its applications are broadening to include dynamic processes, time-dependent phenomena, and real-time studies. High-speed scanning is required to meet the demands of these diverse applications. High-speed scanning is frequently integrated into multi-modal AFMs that can operate in multiple imaging modes. To obtain comprehensive data, researchers can switch between high-speed imaging and other modes, such as high-resolution imaging, tapping mode, or force spectroscopy.

Moreover, the ability of AFM to offer topographical details at the nanoscale is well known. Researchers can study and characterize tiny structures and features using excellent-quality imaging, which is critical for a variety of scientific and industrial applications. High-resolution imaging is critical for characterizing sample surface properties such as roughness, texture, and defects. It's especially important in the field of materials science, where surface quality is critical. Researchers can use high-resolution AFM to examine the detailed structural properties of materials, biological samples, and nanoscale objects. This data is critical for comprehending the behavior and functionality of these systems.

Atomic Force Microscope Market Segment Insights:

Atomic Force Microscope Offering

The Atomic Force Microscope Market segmentation, based on Offering, includes Atomic Force Microscopes, Probes, and Software. The atomic force microscopes segment dominated the market, accounting for more than double the growth of the market due to the AFM microscopes becoming increasingly sophisticated and capable, with new features being added all the time.

Atomic Force Microscope Grade

The Atomic Force Microscope Market segmentation, based on Grade, includes Industrial Grade AFM, and Research Grade AFM. The industrial grade AFM category generated the most income due to the increasing demand for industrial-grade AFM from industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, nanotechnology, and materials science.

Figure 1: Atomic Force Microscope Market, by Grade, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)

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Atomic Force Microscope Application

The Atomic Force Microscope Market segmentation, based on Application, includes Material Science, Life Science, Semiconductors and Electronics, Academics, and Others. The semiconductors and electronics segment dominated the market. Increasing demand for new materials with advanced properties. AFM is a powerful tool for developing and characterizing new materials at the nanoscale.

Atomic Force Microscope Regional Insights

By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World. The North American Atomic Force Microscope market area will dominate this market due to the fact that AFM is increasingly being used for high-resolution imaging of nanoscale materials and devices. This is because there is a growing demand for smaller and more efficient semiconductor devices.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 2: Atomic Force Microscope Market SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Europe Atomic Force Microscope market accounts for the second-largest market share due to the AFM is increasingly being used for high-resolution imaging of materials and devices at the nanoscale. This is due to the increasing demand for smaller and more efficient electronic devices. Further, the Germany Atomic Force Microscope market held the largest market share, and the UK Atomic Force Microscope market was the fastest growing market in the European region.

The Asia-Pacific Atomic Force Microscope market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. This is due to the increasing demand for smaller and more efficient semiconductor devices. Moreover, China’s Atomic Force Microscope market held the largest market share, and the Indian Atomic Force Microscope market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Atomic Force Microscope Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Leading market players are the competitive landscape, which provides information about each competitor. Company overview, financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in R&D, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, and application dominance are all included. The data points presented above are solely related to the companies' focus on the global atomic force microscope (AFM) market, with important market developments, including new atomic force microscope launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, the Atomic Force Microscope industry must offer a cost-effective Atomic Force Microscope.

Bruker is a well-established player in the AFM market, offering a wide range of AFM systems with different capabilities, including high-speed imaging and advanced modes for various applications by key players in the global Atomic Force Microscope industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Atomic Force Microscope industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to enterprises. Major players in the Atomic Force Microscope market, including Concept Scientific Instruments, Advanced Technologies Center, WITec (Wissenschaftliche Instrumente und Technologie GmbH), Park Systems, Anton Paar, AFM Workshop, Hitachi High-Technologies Corp (HHT), Semilab Inc., Bruker Corporation, Nanomagnetics Instruments, Nanosurf AG, Nanonics Imaging Ltd, Attocube Systems AG, NT-MDT Spectrum Instruments, Oxford Instruments, HORIBA, Ltd. and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.

Concept Scientific Instruments (CSI) is a French scientific equipment manufacturer specialized in the conception of Atomic Force Microscopes (AFMs) and options designed for existing AFMs. The company was founded in 2009 by a team of experts working in the AFM field for more than 20 years. CSI is committed to providing researchers and industry with innovative and high-quality AFM solutions to meet their research needs and requirements for actual and future nanoscience applications. Researchers and scientists use CSI's products in a wide range of fields, including materials science, physics, chemistry, and biology. CSI's AFMs are used to study the structure, properties, and behavior of materials at the nanoscale. CSI's products are also used to develop new materials and devices.

Advanced Technologies Center (ATC) is a Russian company founded in 1990 by Prof. Dr. Igor Yaminsky. ATC specializes in the engineering, development, and production of precision instrumentation for research at the micro- and nano-meter scale. The company is one of the pioneers in the atomic force microscopy (AFM) market in Russia. ATC's most well-known product is the FemtoScan AFM, which is a scanning probe microscope that is used to image and measure surfaces at the nanoscale. The FemtoScan AFM is used in a wide range of fields, including materials science, biology, chemistry, and physics. ATC also produces a variety of other AFM accessories and software, such as the FemtoScan Online software, which is used to control the FemtoScan AFM and analyze the data collected by the microscope. ATC's products are used in research and development laboratories around the world. The company's customers include leading universities, research institutes, and industrial companies.

Key Companies in the Atomic Force Microscope market include

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  Concept Scientific Instruments

  
  


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  Advanced Technologies Center

  
  


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  WITec (Wissenschaftliche Instrumente und Technologie GmbH)

  
  


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  Park Systems, Anton Paar

  
  


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  AFM Workshop

  
  


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  Hitachi High-Technologies Corp (HHT)

  
  


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  Semilab Inc.

  
  


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  Bruker Corporation

  
  


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  Nanomagnetics Instruments

  
  


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  Nanosurf AG

  
  


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  Nanonics Imaging Ltd

  
  


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  Attocube Systems AG

  
  


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  NT-MDT Spectrum Instruments

  
  


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  Oxford Instruments

  
  


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  HORIBA, Ltd.

  
  

Atomic Force Microscope Industry Developments

In June 2021: Park Systems (South Korea) announced the launch of Park FX40, a groundbreaking autonomous atomic force microscope. Park FX40 Atomic Force Microscope is the first AFM to autonomously execute all up-front set up and scanning processes.

In April 2021: Oxford Instruments (UK) Asylum Research announced the launch of the new Cypher VRS1250 video-rate atomic force microscope (AFM). Twice as fast as the first-generation Cypher VRS, the new AFM enables scan rates up to 1250 lines/second and frame rates up to 45 frames/second. This new higher speed will enable researchers to capture nanoscale details of dynamic events that were previously inaccessible.

Atomic Force Microscope Market Segmentation:

Atomic Force Microscope Offering

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  Atomic Force Microscopes

  
  


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  Probes

  
  

Atomic Force Microscope Grade

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  Industrial Grade AFM

  
  


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Atomic Force Microscope Application

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  Material Science

  
  


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  Life Science

  
  


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  Semiconductors and Electronics

  
  


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  Academics

  
  


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  Others

  
  

Atomic Force Microscope Regional Outlook

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    Latin America