Focused Ion Beam Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Ion Source (Ga+ Liquid Metal, Gas Field, and Plasma); By Application; By Vertical; By Region; Segment Forecast, 2023 - 2032
- Published Date:Feb-2023
- Pages: 119
- Format: pdf
- Report ID: PM3009
- Base Year: 2022
- Historical Data: 2019-2021
Report Outlook
The global focused ion beam market was valued at USD 706.82 million in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period.
The extensive growth in the demand and penetration for ion beam instruments for a variety of purposes including sample preparation, ion beam lithography, and semiconductor & display failure analysis, is augmenting the growth of the market at a rapid pace. FIB systems are widely utilized in layout verification, circuit modification, microcircuit failure analysis, semiconductor device packaging, and mask repair, thus the demand for these systems is expected to gain positive growth in the near future.
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In addition, the continuous growth in the number of research activities and technological advancements in the field of analytical instruments along with the rise in the investment in research & development and increased government and public-private spending in the sector of material science and biotechnology to introduce new and more innovative products to the market is likely to have a positive impact to the growth of the global market.
For instance, in August 2022, Thermo Fisher launched the “Thermo Scientific Arctis Cryo-Plasma Focused Ion Beam”, a type of automated microscope mainly designed to pace the growth of cryo-electron tomography research.
However, lack of a highly skilled workforce to efficiently operate advanced focused ion beam systems mainly in low and medium-sized economies across the globe to low awareness and popularity of these systems is expected to hamper the growth.
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the growth of the focused ion beam market. The combat the rapidly growing spread of deadly coronavirus across the globe, several governments of the affected countries have imposed lockdowns and many other restrictions that have significantly halted various day-to-day corporate activities. Delays in project completion and labor shortages and high disruptions in the global supply chain are some of the major factors impacting the sales of focused ion beam systems worldwide.
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Industry Dynamics
Growth Drivers
The rapidly growing use of various types of focused ion beam systems to study biomaterials and biological samples along with the growing preferences for this technique over other traditional techniques as it is comparatively quite easy to obtain information even at small scales are key factors expected to drive the growth of the global market over the anticipated period.
Currently, FIBs are evolving as powerful tools for ultrastructural nanoscale cellular imaging of biological samples and biomaterials without causing any type of adverse immune rejection to living tissues.
Furthermore, in recent years, focused ion beam systems have found extensive applications in testing mechanical properties, analyzing delicate structures, & determining interactions that are fueling growth. Moreover, it is also widely used for the fabrication of micro-electrochemical systems & 3D tomography that further enhances the bioscience and biomaterials sector boosting the market growth.
Report Segmentation
The market is primarily segmented based on ion source, application, vertical, and region.
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By Ion Source |
By Application |
By Vertical |
By Region |
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Ga+ liquid metal segment accounted for the largest market share
The growth is mainly driven by its wide adoption and usage as a major source along with the growing number of applications across various industries including TEM sample preparation, IC repair, modification, nanofabrication, and electronics & semiconductor for failure analysis. In addition, owing to its small emission area requirements as compared to others, that allow the use of small-diameter beams which could offer higher brightness of up to 106 A/cm-sr and current density ranging between 2 to 10 A/cm2.
Failure analysis segment is expected to witness highest growth
The failure analysis segment is projected to register the highest rate over the projected period due to high growth in the manufacturing industry and rapid industrialization across the globe mainly in developing countries including India, China, and South Korea. The widespread adoption of failure analysis systems among various material science applications and growing use of optical and scanning electron microscopes for the structural and mineralogical analysis of a variety of materials like alloys, polymers, metals, biomaterials, and ceramics are expected to boost the growth of the segment market over the coming years.
For instance, in December 2021, Hamamatsu Photonics developed a new and more advanced semiconductor failure analysis system named PHEMOS-X C15765-01 in just a single unit. It will help to improve failure analysis efficiency in a diverse range of semiconductor devices that are high in demand.
Electronics & semiconductor segment dominated the market in 2021
The electronics & semiconductor segment led the industry owing to rapid increase in the demand and need for semiconductor devices across various sectors around the world. In the semiconductor sector, FIB systems are majorly used for the modification of existing semiconductor devices, it can be also used in the modification of circuits and computer chip repair due to their wide range of unique beneficial properties.
According to the Semiconductor Industry Association, total sales of semiconductors and related devices were valued at about USD 555.9 billion in 2021, which is the highest-ever total with an increase of more than 26% over the total sales of USD 440.4 billion in 2020.
The demand in Asia Pacific is expected to witness significant growth
The Asia Pacific region is expected to emerge at the fastest CAGR during the anticipated period, which is mainly driven by rapid growth in the region’s electronic & semiconductor sector coupled with the surge in research & development-related spending by key market companies. With the continuously growing adoption and prevalence of robots, the demand for various electronic devices including ICs is increasing rapidly. Thus, companies in the region are highly focusing on manufacturing ICs and other devices in huge amounts which further increases the demand for focused ion beams for material and failure analyses. This is likely to spur the growth of the market at a rapid pace over the projected period.
However, North America dominated the global market in 2022 and is anticipated to continue its dominance throughout the anticipated period. The growth of the regional market can be attributed to growing efforts by both government and private organizations on the development and advancements of existing systems along with the high spending on biotechnology in countries like the United States and Canada. Additionally, growth in laboratory automation and surging penetration of sample specimens will further create several beneficial opportunities for the growth of the market in the region.
Competitive Insight
Some of the major players operating in the global market include Thermo Fisher Scientific, ZEISS International, Hitachi Ltd., JEOL Ltd., TESCAN ORSAY HOLDING, Eurofins Scientific, A&D Company, Veeco Instruments Inc., Raith GmbH, FOCUS GmbH, Ionoptika Limited, IC Failure Analysis Lab, Fabrics Incorporated, Applied Beams LLC, Evans Analytical Group LLC, Nanolab Technologies Inc., and Oxford Instruments.
Recent Developments
- In May 2022, Hitachi HighTech, announced the inauguration of its new Advanced Technology Innovation Center Naka based at the Hitachinaka. With the opening of this innovation center, the company will serve as a demonstration site for the probe microscope and election microscope and support the new developments of advanced solutions for analytical systems.
- In June 2021, MIT nano announced the acquisition of “Raith VELION” focused ion beam scanning electron microscope to expand the company’s characterization facility. The new FIB-SEM consists of fabrication & characterization toll sets and allows users for nanofabrication through the capability to fabricate 2 & 3D nanostructures with supreme resolution.
Focused Ion Beam Market Report Scope
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Report Attributes |
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Market size value in 2023 |
USD 764.22 million |
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Revenue forecast in 2032 |
USD 1,555.91 million |
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CAGR |
8.2% from 2023 – 2032 |
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Base year |
2022 |
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Historical data |
2019 – 2021 |
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Forecast period |
2023 – 2032 |
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Quantitative units |
Revenue in USD million and CAGR from 2022 to 2030 |
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Segments Covered |
By Ion Source, By Application, By Vertical, By Region |
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Regional scope |
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America; Middle East & Africa |
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Key Companies |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, ZEISS International, Hitachi Ltd., JEOL Ltd., TESCAN ORSAY HOLDING, Eurofins Scientific, A&D Company, Veeco Instruments Inc., Raith GmbH, FOCUS GmbH, Ionoptika Limited, IC Failure Analysis Lab, Fabrics Incorporated, Applied Beams LLC, Evans Analytical Group LLC, Nanolab Technologies Inc., and Oxford Instruments. |
FAQ's
Some of the major players operating in the global market include Thermo Fisher Scientific, ZEISS International, Hitachi Ltd., JEOL Ltd., TESCAN ORSAY HOLDING, Eurofins Scientific, A&D Company, Veeco Instruments Inc., Raith GmbH, FOCUS GmbH, Ionoptika Limited, IC Failure Analysis Lab, Fabrics Incorporated, Applied Beams LLC.
The global focused ion beam market expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period.
key segments are ion source, application, vertical, and region.
key driving factors are increasing implementation of FIB systems in the material science industry and Rise in the deployment of FIB systems in ion beam lithography.
Focused Ion Beam Market Size Worth $1,555.91 Billion By 2032.
