Failure Analysis Equipment Market Report 2026

The failure analysis equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.62 billion in 2025 to $10.41 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing complexity of semiconductor devices, growth of nanotechnology research, expansion of electronics manufacturing, rising demand for quality assurance tools, adoption of electron microscopy in material science.

The failure analysis equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.7 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to scaling of advanced semiconductor nodes, growth of electric vehicle electronics, increasing use of AI in defect analysis, expansion of advanced packaging technologies, rising investment in research laboratories. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of advanced electron microscopy systems, rising demand for high resolution and nanoscale failure analysis, increasing integration of automated and AI assisted analysis tools, expansion of failure analysis in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, growing focus on faster root cause identification and yield improvement.

The increased adoption of IoT devices is expected to drive the expansion of the failure analysis equipment market in the future. IoT devices, which are interconnected physical devices integrated with sensors, software, and other technologies, enable data collection and exchange over the internet. These devices streamline processes, automate tasks, and monitor equipment performance, enhancing efficiency and productivity. Failure analysis equipment plays a crucial role in identifying the root causes of system failures, malfunctions, or breakdowns in automated processes to ensure adherence to quality standards. For example, according to a report released by The GSMA in February 2024, licensed cellular IoT connections are projected to rise from 3.5 billion in 2023 to 5.8 billion by 2030, with an 8% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR). Consequently, the increasing adoption of IoT devices is propelling the growth of the failure analysis equipment market.

Key players in the failure analysis equipment market are innovating solutions with enhanced capabilities, such as real-view high-resolution camera systems, to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of failure analysis processes. These advanced camera systems offer features such as color analysis and streamlined interpretation, significantly benefiting failure analysis tasks. For instance, in September 2023, Hitachi High-Tech Science Corporation, a Japan-based equipment manufacturer, introduced the DMA200, a dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA) distributed by Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science Ltd. The DMA200 provides advanced thermal analysis capabilities, particularly advantageous for industries requiring detailed evaluations of materials such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics. Equipped with an upgraded Real View high-resolution camera system, including color analysis and result videos, the DMA200 simplifies interpretation, making it well-suited for failure analysis and investigating abnormal results, facilitating easy visualization of investigations and eliminating the need for extensive coding.

In August 2024, Hitachi High-Tech Corporation, a Japan-based company that manufactures and sells electronic and electrical equipment, acquired Nabsys for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is intended to boost Hitachi High-Tech’s genomic analysis capabilities and strengthen its presence in the life sciences sector. Nabsys, based in the United States, specializes in manufacturing failure analysis equipment.

Major companies operating in the failure analysis equipment market are Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Hitachi Ltd., JEOL Ltd., Carl Zeiss SMT GmbH, Bruker Corporation, Oxford Instruments plc, KLA Corporation, Applied Materials Inc., Shimadzu Corporation, HORIBA Ltd., Leica Microsystems GmbH, AMETEK Inc., TESCAN ORSAY Holding a.s., Park Systems Corporation, Veeco Instruments Inc., Nikon Metrology NV, Rigaku Corporation, Malvern Panalytical Ltd., Buehler (a division of ITW), Struers ApS, Nordson DAGE (Nordson Corporation), Comet Yxlon GmbH (Comet Group), Semilab Zrt., Nanonics Imaging Ltd.

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 on precision scientific instruments, electron microscopy components, vacuum systems, and semiconductor fabrication equipment have increased procurement costs and extended delivery timelines in the failure analysis equipment market. Semiconductor manufacturing and electronics applications are most affected, particularly in Asia Pacific, North America, and Europe due to reliance on imported high precision systems. These tariffs have resulted in higher capital expenditure for research labs and fabs. However, they are also encouraging localized manufacturing, regional service capabilities, and innovation in modular and cost optimized failure analysis platforms.

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Failure analysis equipment involves the systematic investigation and examination of components or processes to pinpoint the underlying causes of failures or malfunctions. This equipment offers valuable insights into how materials and components perform under various conditions.

The primary types of failure analysis equipment include scanning electron microscopes, transmission electron microscopes, focused ion beam systems, and dual-systems. A scanning electron microscope is a potent tool in microscopy, using a focused electron beam to create high-resolution images of surfaces at magnifications ranging from 10 to over 100,000 times. Its applications span industrial science, material science, bioscience, electronics, including semiconductor manufacturing, fiber optics, biomedical and life science, nanotechnology, nanomaterials, and polymers.North America was the largest region in the failure analysis equipment market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the failure analysis equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the failure analysis equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The failure analysis equipment market consists of sales of products including microscopes, X-ray and CT scanners, mechanical testing equipment, chemical analysis tools, and thermal analysis equipment. 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.

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