ATOMIC FORCE MICROSCOPE MARKET SIZE AND SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS AND FORECASTS (2024-2031)

Regional Analysis

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North America has established itself as the dominant regional market for atomic force microscopes globally. The region is estimated to hold the market share of 37.2% in 2024. The presence of major established players such as Bruker, Park Systems, and WITec has created a large installed base of AFMs in the region over the years. Strong funding for nanotechnology research from bodies like the National Science Foundation has driven significant demand from the life sciences and material science sectors.

Universities and national labs across the U.S. and Canada actively utilize AFMs for applications such as virus detection, material property measurement, and semiconductor analysis. Several upgrades and expansions to existing AFMs have also been undertaken to study newer areas like 2D materials and semiconductor device structures. The availability of skilled workforce and strong research infrastructure have ensured continued adoption of advanced AFMs.

Asia Pacific has emerged as the fastest growing regional market for atomic force microscopes in recent times. Countries like China, Japan, South Korea, and India are witnessing massive investments in industries dealing with semiconductors, renewable energy, and healthcare. This has spurred the need for nanoscale surface metrology tools like AFMs for applications in material development, quality control and failure analysis.

Active government support for manufacturing sector expansion and presence of a large number of OEM production units have augmented the demand from APAC. Additionally, low cost of operations and availability of low-cost AFMs suitable for education and training from Chinese manufacturers are supporting procurement even from budget-constrained research organizations. Regional leaders like Park Systems (Korea) and Anasys Instruments (US) have established local manufacturing and sales facilities to tap into this growth.

The thriving electronics manufacturing industry has led to a significant rise in exports of AFMs and spare parts from the region to global markets. Meanwhile, growing collaborations between large firms and academic institutes have opened up opportunities for collaborative research projects utilizing advanced atomic force microscopy techniques. This is anticipated to continuously drive the Asia Pacific region towards becoming a major global AFM market in the coming years.