Focused Ion Beam Market Report 2026

The focused ion beam market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.4 billion in 2025 to $1.49 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing use of fib in semiconductor failure analysis, development of early nanofabrication techniques, rise in materials science research, adoption of micro-scale device modification tools, early use in bioscience sample preparation.

The focused ion beam market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.96 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, growth of nanoscale device engineering, expansion of high-resolution imaging applications, increasing adoption in bio-nano research, development of next-generation ion source technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include advancement of intelligent nanoscale material analysis, adoption of cloud-integrated fib data platforms, integration of AI-based ion beam control, development of automated robotic microfabrication systems, expansion of precision bio-nano ion beam applications.

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.

Major companies operating in the focused ion beam market are concentrating on developing innovative products such as preparation quality and throughput to enhance material analysis accuracy, accelerate sample processing, and optimize nanofabrication efficiency. Preparation quality and throughput refer to the precision and efficiency with which focused ion beam systems prepare and process samples for imaging, analysis, or fabrication. For instance, in July 2025, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a US-based provider of scientific research services and solutions, launched the Thermo Scientific Scios 3 FIB-SEM and the Thermo Scientific Talos 12 TEM at the Microscopy & Microanalysis (M&M) 2025 conference. The Scios 3 is a focused ion beam scanning electron microscope designed for versatile applications, featuring advanced automation to significantly improve site-specific quality control and enhance lamella preparation for materials and life sciences research. The Talos 12 is a user-friendly 120 kV transmission electron microscope with a reduced footprint and streamlined workflows, making advanced sample analysis more accessible for biological research, pathology, and drug development.

In November 2024, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a US-based provider of scientific solutions, entered into a technology partnership with the Chan Zuckerberg Institute for Advanced Biological Imaging (CZ Imaging Institute). This partnership aims to advance cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) technology, enhancing researchers’ ability to visualize human cells at unprecedented resolution. The collaboration focuses on improving laser phase plate technology to refine imaging capabilities, enabling three-dimensional exploration of cellular structures at nanoscale precision. The Chan Zuckerberg Institute is a US-based organization dedicated to science and education.

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

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have influenced the focused ion beam market by raising costs for imported vacuum systems, ion source components, and precision optical assemblies. Semiconductor, materials science, and bioscience research facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific face increased equipment acquisition costs and extended delivery cycles. Yet tariffs are driving investment in regional ion beam manufacturing capabilities, encouraging localized component sourcing, and accelerating innovation in high-performance, cost-optimized focused ion beam technologies.

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Focused ion beam (FIB) is a technique involving the projection of an intensely focused ion beam onto the surface of a target material. Widely applied in scientific and engineering disciplines, FIB serves to characterize or modify materials and delve into physics at the nanoscale.

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.North America was the largest region in the focused ion beam market in 2025. The regions covered in the focused ion beam market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, 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, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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).

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