Global Atomic Force Microscopy Market Size study, by Offering, by Grade, by Application and Regional Forecasts 2022-2032

Description

Global Atomic Force Microscopy Market was valued at approximately USD 533.83 million in 2023 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 5.4% over the forecast period 2024-2032. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a critical tool in imaging and measuring surfaces at the nanoscale, providing insights into materials' topography, elasticity, adhesion, and other properties. The adoption of AFM in various industries, including semiconductors, life sciences, and material science, significantly propels market growth. AFM's application extends to fields such as pathology, disease diagnosis, toxicology, and more, making it indispensable in both research and industrial domains.

The market is driven by a robust surge in the adoption of AFM for research and manufacturing processes. AFM's capability to enhance the understanding of material properties at the nanoscale is a key factor driving its demand. The technology's utility in semiconductor manufacturing, especially for circuit editing and failure analysis, further augments market growth. The rise in funding for nanotechnology research by various governments, emphasizing the importance of advanced imaging tools like AFM, significantly contributes to the market expansion. However, the market faces restraints due to potential damage to samples during contact-mode AFM, which can affect the quality of imaging and data integrity. The need for precision and the risk of damaging delicate samples such as biological macromolecules present challenges in the widespread adoption of AFM. Also, opportunities abound with the growing investments in OLED production and expansion. The increasing demand for OLED panels in high-end smartphones has necessitated accurate measurement tools, driving the adoption of AFM for structural geometry analysis and roughness assessment. The advancements in AFM technology, such as reduced system noise and high-throughput rates, are expected to further bolster market growth.

Regionally, Asia Pacific is poised to dominate the market from 2024 to 2032 due to significant investments in R&D and the adoption of advanced technologies in semiconductor and microelectronics industries. North America is also expected to witness substantial growth driven by increased biological research in sectors such as bioprocessing, agriculture, energy, and medicine.

Major market players included in this report are:

Nanosurf AG
Concept Scientific Instruments
Attocube Systems AG
Hitachi High-Technologies Corp (HHT)
Nanonics Imaging Ltd
WITec (Wissenschaftliche Instrumente und Technologie GmbH)
Bruker Corporation
AFM Workshop
Semilab Inc.
HORIBA, Ltd.
Nanomagnetics Instruments
Advanced Technologies Center
Oxford Instruments
NT-MDT Spectrum Instruments
Park Systems

The detailed segments and sub-segment of the market are explained below:

By Offering:

Atomic Force Microscopes
Probes

By Grade:

Industrial Grade AFM
Research Grade AFM

By Application:

Academics
Material Science
Semiconductors and Electronics
Others

By Region:

North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
ROE
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
RoAPAC
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
RoLA
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
RoMEA

Years considered for the study are as follows:

Historical year - 2022
Base year - 2023
Forecast period - 2024 to 2032

Key Takeaways:

Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2022 to 2032.
Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

Chapter 1. Global Atomic Force Microscopy Market Executive Summary

1.1. Global Atomic Force Microscopy Market Size & Forecast (2022-2032)
1.2. Regional Summary
1.3. Segmental Summary
- 1.3.1. By Offering
- 1.3.2. By Grade
- 1.3.3. By Application
1.4. Key Trends
1.5. Recession Impact
1.6. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 2. Global Atomic Force Microscopy Market Definition and Research Assumptions

2.1. Research Objective
2.2. Market Definition
2.3. Research Assumptions
- 2.3.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
- 2.3.2. Limitations
- 2.3.3. Supply Side Analysis
  - 2.3.3.1. Availability
  - 2.3.3.2. Infrastructure
  - 2.3.3.3. Regulatory Environment
  - 2.3.3.4. Market Competition
  - 2.3.3.5. Economic Viability (Consumer's Perspective)
- 2.3.4. Demand Side Analysis
  - 2.3.4.1. Regulatory frameworks
  - 2.3.4.2. Technological Advancements
  - 2.3.4.3. Environmental Considerations
  - 2.3.4.4. Consumer Awareness & Acceptance
2.4. Estimation Methodology
2.5. Years Considered for the Study
2.6. Currency Conversion Rates

Chapter 3. Global Atomic Force Microscopy Market Dynamics

3.1. Market Drivers
- 3.1.1. Committed support from several governments to promote nanotechnology and nanoscience research and development
- 3.1.2. Increasing demand for semiconductors and electronics applications
- 3.1.3. Expanding applications in life sciences and material science
3.2. Market Challenges
- 3.2.1. Damage to samples due to contact-mode AFM
- 3.2.2. High cost of advanced AFM systems
3.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.3.1. Growing investments in OLED production and expansion
- 3.3.2. Advancements in AFM technology

Chapter 4. Global Atomic Force Microscopy Market Industry Analysis

4.1. Porter's 5 Force Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 4.1.6. Futuristic Approach to Porter's 5 Force Model
- 4.1.7. Porter's 5 Force Impact Analysis
4.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.2.1. Political
- 4.2.2. Economical
- 4.2.3. Social
- 4.2.4. Technological
- 4.2.5. Environmental
- 4.2.6. Legal
4.3. Top investment opportunity
4.4. Top winning strategies
4.5. Disruptive Trends
4.6. Industry Expert Perspective
4.7. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 5. Global Atomic Force Microscopy Market Size & Forecasts by Offering 2022-2032

5.1. Segment Dashboard
5.2. Global Atomic Force Microscopy Market: Offering Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
- 5.2.1. Atomic Force Microscopes
- 5.2.2. Probes

Chapter 6. Global Atomic Force Microscopy Market Size & Forecasts by Grade 2022-2032

6.1. Segment Dashboard
6.2. Global Atomic Force Microscopy Market: Grade Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
- 6.2.1. Industrial Grade AFM
- 6.2.2. Research Grade AFM

Chapter 7. Global Atomic Force Microscopy Market Size & Forecasts by Application 2022-2032

7.1. Segment Dashboard
7.2. Global Atomic Force Microscopy Market: Application Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
- 7.2.1. Academics
- 7.2.2. Material Science
- 7.2.3. Semiconductors and Electronics
- 7.2.4. Others

Chapter 8. Global Atomic Force Microscopy Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2022-2032

8.1. North America Atomic Force Microscopy Market
- 8.1.1. U.S. Atomic Force Microscopy Market
  - 8.1.1.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
  - 8.1.1.2. Grade breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
  - 8.1.1.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
- 8.1.2. Canada Atomic Force Microscopy Market
8.2. Europe Atomic Force Microscopy Market
- 8.2.1. U.K. Atomic Force Microscopy Market
- 8.2.2. Germany Atomic Force Microscopy Market
- 8.2.3. France Atomic Force Microscopy Market
- 8.2.4. Spain Atomic Force Microscopy Market
- 8.2.5. Italy Atomic Force Microscopy Market
- 8.2.6. Rest of Europe Atomic Force Microscopy Market
8.3. Asia-Pacific Atomic Force Microscopy Market
- 8.3.1. China Atomic Force Microscopy Market
- 8.3.2. India Atomic Force Microscopy Market
- 8.3.3. Japan Atomic Force Microscopy Market
- 8.3.4. Australia Atomic Force Microscopy Market
- 8.3.5. South Korea Atomic Force Microscopy Market
- 8.3.6. Rest of Asia Pacific Atomic Force Microscopy Market
8.4. Latin America Atomic Force Microscopy Market
- 8.4.1. Brazil Atomic Force Microscopy Market
- 8.4.2. Mexico Atomic Force Microscopy Market
- 8.4.3. Rest of Latin America Atomic Force Microscopy Market
8.5. Middle East & Africa Atomic Force Microscopy Market
- 8.5.1. Saudi Arabia Atomic Force Microscopy Market
- 8.5.2. South Africa Atomic Force Microscopy Market
- 8.5.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa Atomic Force Microscopy Market

Chapter 9. Competitive Intelligence

9.1. Key Company SWOT Analysis
9.2. Top Market Strategies
9.3. Company Profiles
- 9.3.1. Nanosurf AG
  - 9.3.1.1. Key Information
  - 9.3.1.2. Overview
  - 9.3.1.3. Financial (Subject to Data Availability)
  - 9.3.1.4. Product Summary
  - 9.3.1.5. Market Strategies
- 9.3.2. Concept Scientific Instruments
- 9.3.3. Attocube Systems AG
- 9.3.4. Hitachi High-Technologies Corp (HHT)
- 9.3.5. Nanonics Imaging Ltd
- 9.3.6. WITec (Wissenschaftliche Instrumente und Technologie GmbH)
- 9.3.7. Bruker Corporation
- 9.3.8. AFM Workshop
- 9.3.9. Semilab Inc.
- 9.3.10. HORIBA, Ltd.
- 9.3.11. Nanomagnetics Instruments
- 9.3.12. Advanced Technologies Center
- 9.3.13. Oxford Instruments
- 9.3.14. NT-MDT Spectrum Instruments
- 9.3.15. Park Systems

Chapter 10. Research Process

10.1. Research Process
- 10.1.1. Data Mining
- 10.1.2. Analysis
- 10.1.3. Market Estimation
- 10.1.4. Validation
- 10.1.5. Publishing
10.2. Research Attributes