The scanning electron microscope market is anticipated to witness tremendous growth in the coming years owing to rising healthcare expenditure, growing number lab facilities, adoption of technologically advanced products with improved features, increasing number of academic institutes and high spending R&D activities. Electron microscopy is known to be a great tool that allows biologists to capture images of their samples at a higher resolution in comparison to a light microscope.

EM is utilized in biomedical research mainly to examine the detailed structure of macromolecular complexes, organelles, cells, and tissues. Electron microscopy images provide significant information on the structural basis of cell disease and cell function.

A scanning electron microscope is a kind of microscope which utilizes focused beam of electrons to scan a sample surface to form higher resolution images. The electrons in the beam commune with the sample, producing numerous signals that can be utilized to gain information on composition and topography of the material’s surface. The action of the electron beam arouses emission of low-energy secondary electrons as well as high-energy backscattered electrons from the specimen surface.

Scanning Electron Microscopes are mostly used across a greater number of commercial, industrial, as well as research applications. From forensic applications to cutting edge fabrication processes, there is a varied range of practical applications for the modern scanning electron microscope.

The scanning electron microscope market is segmented in terms of type, end-use, and regional landscape.

With respect to type, the scanning electron market is classified into conventional and benchtop/tabletop. Among these, conventional segment will witness a respectable CAGR of more than 6.2% over the forthcoming time period. The adoption of technologically advanced products with improved features will drive the segmental growth over the coming years.

In terms of end-use, the overall scanning electron microscope market is bifurcated into semiconductor research, material sciences, life sciences, academics, and others. Among these, academics segment accounted over 12.7% revenue share in 2020 and is estimated to record lucrative growth over the coming time period. This anticipated growth is ascribed to the increasing number of academic institutes and rising funding on research activities by the government.

From a regional frame of reference, in 2020, Asia Pacific region accounted for around 32% of the overall industry share and is estimated to follow a strong growth trend over the coming years. Japan accounted for largest share in 2020 owing to the sophisticated infrastructure in the nation. High spending research and development activities, rising healthcare expenditure as well as growing number lab facilities in the region will drive the regional market growth.