Microscopy Markets

This report deals primarily with the analysis of market segments of microscopes used in clinical and research laboratories. Emphasis is on the U.S. markets; however, the worldwide markets are analyzed and discussed as well. Specifically, this report examines those companies and products which are actively developing and marketing microscopy devices and supplies in market segments which have the potential for growth rates above 5% per year over the next five years. It continues to examine those microscopy devices operated as light, confocal, electron and scanning probe microscopes.

Also analyzed are applications for certain microscope technology platforms such as semi-conductor processing systems and automated imaging systems. Concentration is centered on an overview of individual microscopy markets, which are believed to possess the elements that will lead to sustained growth rates for the foreseeable future. This report assesses the current status of each market, makes projections for market size, discusses the market strategies of leading companies in each market segment, and evaluates the forces that underlie the high growth of each segment. Additionally, there’s an overview of the instruments and supplies marketed by major companies in each market segment. Analysis of the market size, growth rates, and market components for instruments used for microscopy are also discussed. SHOW LESS READ MORE >

1. Overview
1.1 Statement of Report
1.2 Scope of This Report
1.3 Objectives
1.4 Methodology
1.5 Aims of This Report
1.6 Executive Summary

2. Introduction to Microscopy Markets
2.1 Overview of Microscopy Technologies
2.1.1 Introduction
2.1.2 Basic Optical Microscopy
2.1.3 Electron Microscopy and Other Charged-Particle Technologies
2.1.4 Advanced Optical Microscopy
2.1.5 Scanning Probe Microscopy
2.1.6 Fourier Transform Infrared Microscopy
2.1.7 Ultraviolet Microscopy
2.1.8 Scanning Acoustic Microscopy
2.1.9 X-Ray Microscopy / Microtomography (MCT, XMT, Micro-CT)
2.2 Market Perspective
2.3 Market Analysis
2.3.1 Market Size
2.3.2 Market Share
2.3.3 Key Players
2.3.4 Competition
2.3.5 Barriers to Growth
2.3.6 Market Drivers
2.4 Purchasers' Perspectives

3. In-Depth Discussion of Optical (Light) Microscopy
3.1 Lens Systems
3.2 Resolution
3.3 Illumination Systems
3.4 Innovations
3.4.1 Stereo Microscopes
3.5 Major Applications of Optical Microscopy
3.5.1 Semiconductor Manufacturing
3.5.2 Automated Medical Imaging
3.5.3 Market Drivers for Automated Systems for Semiconductor and Medical Applications
3.5.4 Real-Time Imaging

4. In-Depth Discussion of Light-Based Fluorescence, Multi-Photon and Confocal Microscopy
4.1 Fluorescence Microscopy
4.2 Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence Microscopy
4.3 Multi-Photon Microscopy
4.3.1 Basic Principles
4.3.2 Lasers
4.3.3 Fluorophores for Multi-Photon Work
4.3.4 Uncaging
4.3.5 Autofluorescence
4.4 Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy
4.4.1 Basic Principles
4.4.2 Confocal System Types
4.4.3 Photobleaching
4.5 High-Throughput Fluorescence and Confocal Imaging Systems
4.6 Major Players and Products in Optical, Fluorescence, Multi-Photon and Confocal Microscopy
4.6.1 Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD)
4.6.2 KLA-Tencor Corporation
4.6.3 Korima, Inc.
4.6.4 Leica Microsystems, Inc.
4.6.5 Nikon Instruments, Inc.
4.6.6 Nanomics Imaging, Ltd.
4.6.7 Olympus Imaging America, Inc.
4.6.8 Veeco Instruments, Inc.
4.6.9 Carl Zeiss Microimaging, Inc.
4.6.10 Modular Confocal Scanners

5. In-Depth Discussion of Scanning Probe Microscopy, Including Near-Field and Atomic Force Microscopy
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Near-Field Scanning Optical Microscopy
5.2.1 Resonance Frequency
5.2.2 Aperture
5.2.3 Reflection Mode
5.3 Near-Field Scanning Thermal Microscopy (NThM)
5.4 Atomic Force Microscopy
5.4.1 Semiconductor Applications
5.4.2 Magnetic Material Applications
5.4.3 Electrochemical Applications
5.4.4 Life Sciences Applications
5.5 Major Players and Products in Scanning Probe Microscopy (Including Near-Field and Atomic Force)
5.5.1 Agilent Technologies
5.5.2 Asylum Research
5.5.3 JEOL USA, Inc.
5.5.4 KLA-Tencor Corporation
5.5.5 Nanonics Imaging, Ltd.
5.5.6 Omicron NanoTechnology GmbH
5.5.7 Veeco Instruments, Inc.
5.5.8 WITec Instruments Corp.

6. In-Depth Discussion of Infrared and Ultraviolet Microscopy
6.1 Fourier-Transfer Infrared Microscopy (FT-IR)
6.2 Ultraviolet Microscopy
6.3 Major Players and Products for Infrared and Ultraviolet Microscopy
6.3.1 Bruker Optics, Inc.
6.3.2 Craic Technologies
6.3.3 KLA-Tencor Corporation
6.3.4 Korima, Inc.
6.3.5 Thermo Scientific

7. In-Depth Discussion of Scanning Acoustic Microscopy, X-Ray Microtomography and Raman Spectroscopic Microscopy
7.1 Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (SAM)
7.2 X-Ray Microtomography
7.3 Raman Spectroscopic Microscopy
7.4 Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman Scattering Microscopy
7.5 Major Players and Products in Acoustic Microscopy
7.5.1 Sonix, Inc. Scanning Acoustic Microscopes for Industrial Applications
7.5.2 Sonoscan, Inc., Scanning Acoustic Microscopes for Industrial Applications
7.6 Major Players in X-Ray Microtomography
7.6.1 Cameca Instruments, Inc.
7.6.2 SkyScan
7.7 Major Players in Raman Microscopy
7.7.1 Bruker Optics, Inc.
7.7.2 Horiba Jobin Yvon, Inc. (Raman Analytical Microscopes)
7.7.3 Renishaw, Inc.
7.7.4 Thermo Scientific

8. In-Depth Discussion of Electron Microscopy and Related Charged-Particle Systems
8.1 Transmission Electron Microscope
8.1.1 Electron Sources
8.2 Scanning Electron Microscope
8.2.1 Rastering
8.2.2 Exploring the Sample
8.2.3 Types of Images
8.2.4 Environmental SEM and Variable-Pressure SEM (VPSEM)
8.2.5 Low-Voltage Scanning Electron Microscopy
8.2.6 Tabletop Models
8.2.7 Applications
8.3 Scanning/Transmission Electron Microscope
8.4 Electron Probe Microanalyzer (Microprobe)
8.5 Auger Electron Microscopy/Spectroscopy (Auger)
8.6 Electron Beam (E-Beam) Lithography
8.7 Focused Ion Beam and Dual-Beam Microscopes
8.8 Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS)
8.9 X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy / Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis
8.10 Scanning Helium Ion Beam Microscopy

9. Ancillary Analytical Attachments
9.1 Energy-Dispersive and Wavelength-Dispersive X-ray Microanalyzers
9.2 Electron Backscatter Diffraction
9.3 Cathodoluminescence
9.4 X-Ray Microtomography
9.5 Raman Spectroscopy

10. Major Players and Products in Electron Beam and Other Charged-Particle Beam Microscopes
10.1 Cameca Instruments, Inc.
10.2 FEI Company
10.3 Hitachi High Technologies America, Inc.
10.4 JEOL USA, Inc.
10.5 KLA-Tencor Corporation
10.6 Omicron NanoTechnology GmbH
10.7 Vistec Lithography, Inc.
10.8 Carl Zeiss SMT Corporation

11. Company Profiles
11.1 Applied Materials, Inc.
11.2 Applied Precision, Inc.
11.3 Becton, Dickinson and Company
11.4 Bruker Optics
11.5 Buehler
11.6 Cameca (Owned by AMETEK, Inc.)
11.7 Carl Zeiss, Inc.
11.8 Danish Micro Engineering A/S
11.9 FEI Company
11.10 Gatan
11.11 Genetix (Acquired by Leica)
11.12 Hitachi, Ltd.
11.13 IRIS International
11.14 JEOL
11.15 KLA-Tencor Corporation
11.16 Leica Microsystems (part of Danaher Corporation)
11.17 Medical Integrated Services (MIS)
11.18 Nanonics Imaging, Ltd.
11.19 Nikon, Inc.
11.20 NT-MDT
11.21 Obducat-CamScan
11.22 Olympus Corporation
11.23 Omicron Nanotechnology
11.24 PerkinElmer
11.25 Questar Corporation
11.26 Schott North America
11.27 Shimadzu Corporation
11.28 SII NanoTechnology
11.29 Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
11.30 Unitron
11.31 Veeco Instruments
11.32 WITec (Wissenschaftliche Instrumente und Technologie) GmbH

12. Company Directory

13. Glossary

INDEX OF FIGURES

Figure 2.1: Global Market for Microscopes, Accessories and Supplies, 2009-2014
Figure 3.1: Basic Components of the Optical Microscope
Figure 3.2: Stereo Microscope

INDEX OF TABLES

Table 2.1: Global Market for Microscopes and Accessories, 2009-2014
Table 2.2: Global Market for Optical Microscopes and Accessories
Table 2.3: Global Market for Charged Particle Microscopes and Accessories
Table 2.4: Global Market for Scanning Probe Microscopes and Accessories
Table 3.1: Basic Components of the Optical Microscope
Table 5.1: Types of Scanning Probe Microscopes

- Modular Confocal Scanners
- Agilent Technologies
- Asylum Research
- Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD)
- Bruker Optics, Inc
- Cameca Instruments, Inc
- Carl Zeiss Microimaging, Inc
- Craic Technologies
- Gatan
- Genetix (Acquired by Leica)
- Hitachi, Ltd
- Horiba Jobin Yvon, Inc (Raman Analytical Microscopes)
- IRIS International
- JEOL USA, Inc
- KLA-Tencor Corporation
- Korima, Inc
- Leica Microsystems (part of Danaher Corporation)
- Medical Integrated Services (MIS)
- Nanomics Imaging, Ltd
- Nikon, Inc
- NT-MDT
- Obducat-CamScan
- Olympus Corporation
- Olympus Imaging America, Inc
- Omicron NanoTechnology GmbH
- PerkinElmer
- Questar Corporation
- Renishaw, Inc
- Schott North America
- Shimadzu Corporation
- SII NanoTechnology
- SkyScan
- Sonix, Inc Scanning Acoustic Microscopes for Industrial Applications
- Sonoscan, Inc , Scanning Acoustic Microscopes for Industrial Applications
- Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc
- Unitron
- Veeco Instruments, Inc
- WITec (Wissenschaftliche Instrumente und Technologie) GmbH
- WITec Instruments Corp
- Applied Materials, Inc
- Applied Precision, Inc
- Becton, Dickinson and Company
- Bruker Optics
- Buehler
- Cameca (Owned by AMETEK, Inc )
- Cameca Instruments, Inc
- Carl Zeiss SMT Corporation
- Carl Zeiss, Inc
- Danish Micro Engineering A/S
- FEI Company
- Hitachi High Technologies America, Inc
- JEOL USA, Inc
- KLA-Tencor Corporation
- Omicron NanoTechnology GmbH
- Vistec Lithography, Inc