Technology integration, marking the convergence of information technology
and digital imaging, is expected to change standard laboratories into advanced
research centers. Current innovations in the microscopy industry are towards
development of microscopes with higher precision and resolution. Developments
in image restoration, reconstruction, and other related fields will continue
to influence the industry in the coming years. Besides, innovations in the electronics,
engineering and industrial materials pave the way for the industry to effectively
combat conventional barriers. Custom-assembled systems are likely to gain market
in coming years. These custom-assembled systems enable end users incorporate
existing workflow.
United States, Japan and Asia-Pacific collectively command over 72% of the
world microscopes market as stated by the recent report published by Global
Industry Analysts, Inc. Asia-Pacific represents the fastest growing market for
microscopes at a CAGR of 11.2% over the 2011-2015 period. The rapid pace of
industrialization in developing countries such as India, China, Thailand, Taiwan
and South Korea, is expected to boost global demand for microscopes in the upcoming
years. Developing markets are additionally emerging into hot-spots for production
activities with manufacturers increasingly relocating production activities
from the saturating Western Europe and North America markets to Eastern Europe
and Asia Pacific, in an attempt to cut costs.
Rising end-user demand for high-quality, precision imaging is additionally helping
drive demand for advanced microscopes, such as, electron microscopes, and SPM
(scanning probe microscopes). Worldwide Scanning Probe microscopes market is expected
to reach US$500 million by 2012.
World market for microscopes continues to witness increased demand from industrial
and biological sectors. Developments in areas involving semiconductors, MEMS
(micro electrical mechanical systems), nanotechnology and other material sciences
have helped propel the use of microscopes. Nanotechnology, as an end-use application
area is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 18.81% over the years 2000
through 2010. Demand for microscopes in this end-use market is forecast to reach
US$761 million by 2015. In United States, the largest market for microscopes,
Charged Particle Microscopes market is estimated to garner more than 60% of
the market in 2008.
The world market for microscopes is largely dominated by a few major players,
mostly based in developed countries. However, the entry of several Chinese manufacturers
has increased competition in terms of price, functionality and services within
the industry. Leading players profiled in the report include Carl Zeiss AG,
FEI Company, Hitachi High Technologies America Inc, Jeol USA Inc, Leica Microsystems
GmbH, Nikon Corporation, Olympus Corporation, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc and
Veeco Instruments Inc, among others.
The report titled "Microscopes: A Global Strategic Business Report"
published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., covers major market dynamics, trends,
growth drivers and market challenges surrounding the industry. The report enumerates
recent developments, product launches and developments, mergers, acquisitions
and other strategic industry activities. Analysis is presented for established
and emerging markets including United States, Canada, Japan, France, Germany,
United Kingdom, Italy, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin America. Product
segments analyzed include Optical Microscopes, Charged Particle Microscopes
and Scanning Probe Microscopes
For more details of this research report, please visit http://www.strategyr.com/Microscopes_Market_Report.asp