Electron Microscope Sample Preparation Market Size By Use (SEM {Tabletop/Benchtop, Conventional}, FESEM, TEM), By Equipment (Ion Milling, Coaters, Freeze Fracture Systems, High Pressure Freezers, Cryo Transfer Systems, Plasma Cleaners, Critical Point Drying Systems), By Application (Academics, Life Sciences, Material Sciences, Semiconductor Research), Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook, Application Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2020 – 2026

Industry trends

Electron Microscope Sample Preparation Market size valued at over USD 470 million in 2019 and will grow at 5.9% CAGR between 2020 and 2026.
 

Increasing demand for electron microscope sample preparation equipment among various industries to conduct high-end research will augment its adoption. With increasing use of electron microscope (EM) to study complex materials and substances, the demand for EM sample preparation equipment to obtain precise visualization of materials in focus is projected to grow in the forthcoming years.
 

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Rising incidence of several infectious and rare diseases have stimulated the need for discovery of preventive and therapeutic medicines. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), millions of people are affected due to COVID-19 outbreak. This has created huge demand for vaccine production. Electron microscope helps in better observation of viral structure and sample preparation equipment assist in making of accurate specimen. Thus, with rising prevalence of infectious diseases, electron microscopy will witness substantial adoption over the coming years. However, high cost of the equipment and complex nature of sample preparation can impede the market growth.
 

Increasing investment in research activities in various areas such as semiconductors, material science and life sciences has spurred the electron microscope sample preparation market expansion. With increasing incidence of various chronic and infectious disorders, the demand for better medical treatment modalities has increased in the past few years. This has stimulated research activities and thus funding in the healthcare industry. Moreover, technological advancements in the sample preparation equipment have improved the research outcome that will further boost the market revenue.
 

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Growing use of TEM for observation of complex structures in life sciences and material sciences

Transmission electron microscope (TEM) segment is predicted to progress at lucrative growth rate of 6.5% during the forecast timeframe. TEM produces high resolution images and has wide range of applications, especially in life sciences and academic institutes among other industries.
 

Technological advancements in TEM has provided benefits including procurement of detailed information of compound and elemental structures. The equipment is easy to operate with proper training. Moreover, sample preparation is an essential step for transmission electron microscopy. Thus, with growing emphasis on study of viruses and protein structures, the demand for TEM and TEM sample preparation equipment will expand significantly.
 

Wide adoption of ion milling equipment in TEM and SEM for cross section sample preparation

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Ion milling equipment segment size in the electron microscope sample preparation market crossed USD 102 million in 2019. Ion milling is one of the important processes during sample preparation. Cross-sectional studies in biomaterials and semiconductor research is required essentially, influencing the segment growth.
 

Ion milling equipment is used for hard surfaces including metals, semiconductors, bones, etc. Thus, with growing spending on semiconductor research and production in countries such as the U.S., China, South Korea among others, the demand for ion milling equipment will rise.
 

Expansion of advanced laboratories with electron microscopy in the academic institutes will escalate the adoption of electron microscope sample preparation equipment

Academics segment valuation was over USD 61.2 million in 2019. Growing number of academic institutes equipped with electron microscopes will positively impact the segment size. Increasing high-end research in biological department has positively influenced the adoption of electron microscope sample preparation equipment in academic institutes.
 

In order to provide better healthcare research and discoveries, academic institutes have started usage of advanced research equipment in their labs for better outcomes. Thus, favourably changing infrastructure, especially in emerging economies will boost the market size expansion.
 

Presence of dominant market players in North America will offer growth opportunities for the market

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North America electron microscope sample preparation market revenue exceeded USD 195.4 million in 2019. Several institutional and research laboratories in the U.S. are equipped with electron microscope (EM) technology. Thus, significant footprint of leading players such as Leica Microsystems, JEOL, Hitachi High-Technologies among others coupled with growing demand for precise sample preparation techniques will benefit business size.
 

Growing government funding in research and development will increase the use of electron microscope sample preparation equipment. Additionally, presence of large number of academic institutes and research and development facilities will escalate the demand for sample preparation equipment, driving the market growth.
 

Key market players are focusing on technological advancements in the product development

Some of the leading players operating in the market include JEOL, Ltd., Leica Microsystems (Danaher), Hitachi High-Tech Corporation, Buehler (Illinois Tool Works, Inc.) and Thermo Fisher Scientific among other players. These market players are adopting various inorganic growth strategies to obtain competitive advantage and strengthen their market position.
 

Some of the recent industry developments:

• In July 2020, Buehler announced the launch of SimpliVac, a programmable mounting system, used in material sample preparation for analysis in industries and laboratories. This strategy will offer business growth opportunities to the company with product portfolio diversification.
   
• In July 2019, Leica Microsystems signed a distribution agreement with DKSH Business Unit Technology, a leading market expansion provider for technology companies. This collaboration between DKSH and Leica Microsystems covers product distribution in Philippines and Vietnam. This strategy helped the firm to expand its geographic reach.
   

The electron microscope sample preparation market research report includes an in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue in USD from 2015 to 2026 for the following segments:
 

Market, By Use

• SEM
  • Tabletop/Benchtop
  • Conventional
• FESEM
• TEM
• Others

Market, By Equipment

• Ion Milling
• Coaters
• Freeze Fracture Systems
• High Pressure Freezers
• Cryo Transfer Systems
• Plasma Cleaners
• Critical Point Drying Systems
• Others

Market, By Application

• Academics
• Life Sciences
• Material Sciences
• Semi-Conductor Research
• Others

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

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