Focused Ion Beam Global Market Report 2024

The focused ion beam market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.26 billion in 2023 to $1.36 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth observed in the historical period can be credited to the miniaturization of electronic devices, the application of failure analysis in electronics, improvements in nanomanipulation, and the emergence of multi-functional FIB systems.

The focused ion beam market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.8 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be ascribed to ongoing innovation in the semiconductor industry, a rising demand in life sciences, the development of advanced materials, and the need for in-situ experiments. Key trends expected in the forecast period include the ascent of 3D nanofabrication, progress in imaging techniques, the integration of automation and machine learning, in-situ experiments and analysis, and technological miniaturization.

The anticipated increase in mobile phone demand is poised to drive the focused ion beam market's growth. Focused ion beams, renowned for their nanoscale imaging, milling, etching, and deposition capabilities, play a crucial role in enhancing mobile phone devices. For instance, as of February 2023, the UK recorded 71.8 million mobile connections, indicating a 3.8% increase from 2021, according to U Switch, a UK-based price comparison website. Projections suggest that by 2025, with 95% of the anticipated 68.3 million people in the UK being smartphone users, the demand for electronic devices will continue to surge, propelling the focused ion beam market's expansion.

The burgeoning semiconductor industry is expected to be a significant driver for the focused ion beam market in the foreseeable future. As a pivotal branch of the electronics sector, the semiconductor industry is dedicated to the design, development, production, and distribution of semiconductor devices. The adaptability and precision of focused ion beam technology position it as an essential tool in various semiconductor industry applications, spanning from prototyping and modifications to failure analysis and imaging. Notably, in October 2023, global semiconductor sector sales reached $46.6 billion, reflecting a 3.9% increase from the $44.9 billion recorded in September 2023, as reported by the Semiconductor Industry Association, a US-based trade association and lobbying group. This underscores how the thriving semiconductor industry is a key driver for the focused ion beam market.


The focused ion beam market is witnessing a prominent trend of product innovation, with major companies actively engaged in developing new solutions to maintain their market standing. An illustrative example is Thermo Fisher Scientific, a US-based medical device company, which introduced the Arctis Cryo-Plasma Focused Ion Beam in August 2022. This automated microscope is specifically crafted to advance cryo-electron tomography research, ensuring high-quality samples and mitigating contamination risks. The system incorporates advanced automation features and enhanced connectivity, simplifying sample loading and transfer for users.

Major players in the focused ion beam market are strategically investing in crucial initiatives, exemplified by the National Nuclear User Facility's investment in three major pieces of equipment. This investment facilitates the UK nuclear sector's access to cutting-edge equipment and facilities for conducting fundamental science and engineering research. For instance, in October 2021, the National Nuclear User Facility, a UK-based government project, allocated $10.565 million (£7.8 million) to the Materials Research Facility, providing funding for an analytical Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), a Plasma Focused Ion Beam (PFIB), and a high-vacuum Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC). These equipment pieces, integrated into specialized facilities for handling highly radioactive materials, enable state-of-the-art research on materials relevant to both fusion and fission power.

In December 2022, Carlyle, a US-based investment company, acquired TESCAN, a UK-based manufacturing company, in an undisclosed deal. This strategic acquisition positions Carlyle to invest in new products and expand the international reach of TESCAN, renowned for its expertise in scanning electron microscopes, focused ion beam scanning electron microscopes, and micro-CT solutions.

Major companies operating in the focused ion beam market report are Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., National Technology and Engineering Solutions of Sandia LLC, Eurofins Scientific SE, Focus GmbH, JEOL Ltd., Leica Microsystems GmbH, Veeco Instruments Inc., Oxford Instruments PLC, Carl Zeiss AG, EAG Laboratories, Evans Analytical Group LLC, Raith GmbH, Tescan Orsay Holding AS, Nanolab Technologies Inc., A&D Company Limited, Delong Instruments, Fibics Inc., IC Failure Analysis Lab, Cordouan Technologies SAS, Applied Beams LLC, Elionix Inc., Ionoptika Limited, zeroK NanoTech Corporation, Nanosurf AG.

North America was the largest region in the focused ion beam market in 2023. The regions covered in the focused ion beam market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the focused ion beam market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The primary types of focused ion beam ion sources include gallium (Ga+) liquid metal, gas field, and plasma. Gallium, a liquid metal, exhibits unique characteristics - it solidifies at low temperatures, is brittle, and melts in the hand. Above room temperature, it transforms into a liquid state. Gallium finds applications in diverse fields such as failure analysis, nanofabrication, device modification, circuit editing, and counterfeit detection, catering to industries such as electronics and semiconductors, industrial science, bioscience, and material science.

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The focused ion beam market consists of sales of stand-alone FIB systems, gallium focused ion beam, and plasma FIBs. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.