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Advances in Microscopy" to their offering.
This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Technological Advances in
Microscopy provides an overview of the technological developments in the field
of microscopy, particularly in terms of applications. The research also details
the drivers and challenges associated with this industry. This research service
elaborates on the current and future trends of the industry and substantiates
the findings with examples of technical progress in the field of biological
sciences. The application sectors covered in this research are biology, nanotechnology,
semiconductors, material science, and forensics.
Technology Overview
Rapid Strides in Technology Boost the Microscopy Industry
Technological developments in the field of microscopy have resulted in the
in vivo imaging of live cells and tissues. A growing interest in nanotechnology
has led manufacturers to develop sophisticated equipment that integrate advanced
software and miniaturization. Digitization of microscopes has brought with it
increased resolution, greater precision, and less distorted images. "Technological
developments have significantly impacted the microscopy industry which is poised
to grow further with an array of discoveries in nanotechnology", notes
the analyst of this research. "Lately, nanotechnology has boosted the demand
for highly sophisticated instruments that are anticipated to be promising for
the growth of the industry." Furthermore, added investments in biomedical
research have spurred the growth of newer microscopes equipped with better features,
such as enhanced resolution, and incorporation of sophisticated software modalities.
Recently, there has been a considerable demand from end users to develop microscopes
with improved features. These help in overcoming challenges associated with
the use of conventional microscopes, which have issues such as lens aberration
and consequent limitations in resolutions. Companies have increasingly focused
on R&D efforts to combat competition. Custom-assembled systems and integration
of techniques such as microscopy and spectroscopy have enabled users to perform
experiments with live cells and cells in liquid. Additionally, progress in areas
such as confocal microscopy and multiphoton microscopy has enabled researchers
and companies to concentrate on developing innovative fluorescent molecules
that can be tagged to cells or proteins.
Advances in Nanotechnology Spur Manufacturers to Focus on Developing Microscopes
Cash-strapped academic institutions face challenges in conducting research
on microscopy equipment, as they are expensive. Research budget allocation and
the current economic downturn have led to a decrease in the purchase of microscopes.
Additionally, due to high initial investments for fields such as electron microscopy,
a few start-up companies enter this market, unless they are spin-offs from universities.
Microscopes have been in use for several decades and have gradually become
technologically advanced. There is a continuous demand for microscopes from
the life and material sciences arena for discoveries and inventions in that
arena. "With the impact that nanotechnology has made in the recent past,
manufacturers can focus on developing microscopes that meet the varying requirements
of end-users across a range of industries," concludes the analyst. "Also,
with the increase in funding for nanotechnology research and consequent need
to observe miniaturized cells and tissues, there still exists a pressing demand
for microscopes."
Application Sectors
Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market
sectors in this research:
- Biology
- Nanotechnology
- Semiconductors
- Material science
- Forensics