Atomic Force Microscope Market: By Product Type, By Application, By End-User, and Geography

Atomic Force Microscope Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Product Type (Contact AFM, Non-contact AFM, and Dynamic Mode AFM), By Application (Material Science, Life Sciences, Semiconductors & Electronics, and Others), By End-User (Academic & Research Institutions, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies, and Semiconductor & Electronics Manufacturers), and Region

Atomic Force Microscopy Market size was valued at US$ 671.2 million in 2023 and is poised to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% from 2024 to 2030. Atomic force microscopy is an advanced imaging technique that provides high-resolution topographical imaging and characterization of samples at the nanoscale. AFM utilizes a sharp probe to scan the surface of a sample, creating detailed 3D maps of surface features with atomic-level precision. Its growth is driven by factors such as increasing demand for nanotechnology research, advancements in life sciences and material science, and the growing semiconductor industry.

For instance, in 2022, Oxford Instruments Asylum Research introduced its new Jupiter XR AFM, offering faster scanning and higher resolution for a wide range of applications. This innovation aims to improve research capabilities in materials science, biophysics, and nanoscale imaging. However, challenges such as high instrument costs, the need for specialized training, and competition from other microscopy techniques may hinder market growth to some extent.

Atomic Force Microscopy Market Key Developments:
  • In 2023, Bruker Corporation announced the release of the Dimension Icon Extreme AFM system, designed for automated, large-sample atomic force microscopy with high throughput and nanoscale resolution. This system aims to address the needs of semiconductor manufacturers and researchers working on advanced materials and devices, offering improved efficiency and accuracy in surface analysis

Atomic Force Microscope Market Summary

Study Period

2024-2030

Base Year

2023

CAGR

5.6%

Largest Market

North America

Fastest Growing Market

Asia Pacific

Atomic Force Microscope Market Dynamics

The increasing focus on nanotechnology research and development across various industries has intensified the demand for high-resolution imaging and characterization tools, including AFM. This trend aligns with government initiatives worldwide to promote nanotechnology, such as the National Nanotechnology Initiative in the United States. AFM plays a crucial role in advancing nanoscale research by providing detailed surface analysis and manipulation capabilities. The technique's versatility allows for imaging in various environments, including air, liquid, and vacuum, making it invaluable for studying biological samples under near-native conditions. The life sciences sector is witnessing growing adoption of AFM for studying biological samples, protein structures, and cell mechanics at the molecular level. This has led to breakthroughs in understanding disease mechanisms and drug interactions. Additionally, the integration of AFM with other techniques such as Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy is opening new possibilities for correlative microscopy, further driving innovation in the sector. The semiconductor industry's push towards smaller, more efficient devices has also boosted AFM usage for quality control and failure analysis in chip manufacturing processes.

Atomic Force Microscope Market Segmentation Analysis

Report Benchmarks

Details

Report Study Period

2024-2030

Market Size in 2023

US$ 671.2 million

Market CAGR

5.6%

By Product Type

  • Contact AFM
  • Non-contact AFM
  • Dynamic Mode AFM

By Application

  • Material Science
  • Life Sciences
  • Semiconductors and Electronics
  • Others

By End User

  • Academic and Research Institutions
  • Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies
  • Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturers

By Region

  • North America
  • Europe
  • The Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • MEA

Key Features of the Report

  • The atomic force microscope market report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2019-2023), and forecast (2024-2030).
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and their key strategies.
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market.
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market.
  • The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenarios.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The global atomic force microscope market is segmented based on product type, application, end-user, and geography.

The key players in the atomic force microscopy market include Bruker Corporation, Oxford Instruments plc (Asylum Research), Park Systems Corp., Horiba Ltd., and Nanosurf AG, among others.

The expansion of the atomic force microscopy market is driven by increasing demand for nanotechnology research, advancements in life sciences and material science, growth in the semiconductor industry, and the integration of AFM with other analytical techniques.

North America dominates the market share due to its strong research infrastructure, significant investments in nanotechnology and life sciences, presence of major AFM manufacturers, and robust semiconductor and biotechnology industries in the region.

1.Executive Summary
2.Global Atomic Force Microscope Market Introduction 
2.1.Global Atomic Force Microscope Market  - Taxonomy
2.2.Global Atomic Force Microscope Market  - Definitions
2.2.1.Product Type
2.2.2.Application
2.2.3.End User
2.2.4.Region
3.Global Atomic Force Microscope Market Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. Product Landscape
3.6. New Product Launches
3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market
4.Global Atomic Force Microscope Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030
4.1.  Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
4.2.  Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) 
4.3.  Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.Global Atomic Force Microscope Market  By Product Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1. Contact AFM
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.2. Non-contact AFM
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.3. Dynamic Mode AFM
5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.Global Atomic Force Microscope Market  By Application, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1. Material Science
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.2. Life Sciences
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.3. Semiconductors and Electronics
6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.4. Others
6.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.Global Atomic Force Microscope Market  By End User, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1. Academic and Research Institutions
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.2. Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.3. Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturers
7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.Global Atomic Force Microscope Market  By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1. North America
8.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.2. Europe
8.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.3. Asia Pacific (APAC)
8.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.4. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
8.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.5. Latin America
8.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.North America Atomic Force Microscope Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
9.1. Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.1.1.Contact AFM
9.1.2.Non-contact AFM
9.1.3.Dynamic Mode AFM
9.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.2.1.Material Science
9.2.2.Life Sciences
9.2.3.Semiconductors and Electronics
9.2.4.Others
9.3.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.3.1.Academic and Research Institutions
9.3.2.Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies
9.3.3.Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturers
9.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.4.1.United States of America (USA)
9.4.2.Canada
10.Europe Atomic Force Microscope Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
10.1. Product Type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.1.1.Contact AFM
10.1.2.Non-contact AFM
10.1.3.Dynamic Mode AFM
10.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.2.1.Material Science
10.2.2.Life Sciences
10.2.3.Semiconductors and Electronics
10.2.4.Others
10.3.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.3.1.Academic and Research Institutions
10.3.2.Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies
10.3.3.Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturers
10.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.4.1.Germany
10.4.2.France
10.4.3.Italy
10.4.4.United Kingdom (UK)
10.4.5.Spain
11.Asia Pacific (APAC) Atomic Force Microscope Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
11.1. Product Type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.1.1.Contact AFM
11.1.2.Non-contact AFM
11.1.3.Dynamic Mode AFM
11.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.2.1.Material Science
11.2.2.Life Sciences
11.2.3.Semiconductors and Electronics
11.2.4.Others
11.3.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.3.1.Academic and Research Institutions
11.3.2.Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies
11.3.3.Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturers
11.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.4.1.China
11.4.2.India
11.4.3.Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)
11.4.4.Japan
11.4.5.Rest of APAC
12.Middle East and Africa (MEA) Atomic Force Microscope Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
12.1. Product Type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.1.1.Contact AFM
12.1.2.Non-contact AFM
12.1.3.Dynamic Mode AFM
12.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.2.1.Material Science
12.2.2.Life Sciences
12.2.3.Semiconductors and Electronics
12.2.4.Others
12.3.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.3.1.Academic and Research Institutions
12.3.2.Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies
12.3.3.Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturers
12.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.4.1.GCC Countries
12.4.2.South Africa
12.4.3.Rest of MEA
13.Latin America Atomic Force Microscope Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
13.1. Product Type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.1.1.Contact AFM
13.1.2.Non-contact AFM
13.1.3.Dynamic Mode AFM
13.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.2.1.Material Science
13.2.2.Life Sciences
13.2.3.Semiconductors and Electronics
13.2.4.Others
13.3.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.3.1.Academic and Research Institutions
13.3.2.Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies
13.3.3.Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturers
13.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.4.1.Brazil
13.4.2.Mexico
13.4.3.Rest of LA
14. Competition Landscape
14.1.  Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) 
14.2.1.Bruker Corporation
14.2.2.Oxford Instruments plc (Asylum Research)
14.2.3.Park Systems Corp.
14.2.4.Horiba Ltd.
14.2.5.Nanosurf AG
14.2.6.Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation
14.2.7.NT-MDT Spectrum Instruments
14.2.8.Nanonics Imaging Ltd.
14.2.9.Keysight Technologies
14.2.10.AFM Workshop
15. Research Methodology 
16. Appendix and Abbreviations 

Key Market Players

  • Bruker Corporation
  • Oxford Instruments plc (Asylum Research)
  • Park Systems Corp.
  • Horiba Ltd.
  • Nanosurf AG
  • Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation
  • NT-MDT Spectrum Instruments
  • Nanonics Imaging Ltd.
  • Keysight Technologies
  • AFM Workshop

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