주사 터널링 현미경 세계 시장은 예측 기간 동안 5.8%의 CAGR로 성장할 것으로 예상됩니다. 이 시장은 반도체 및 마이크로 일렉트로닉스와 같은 여러 산업에서 고해상도 이미징에 대한 수요 증가와 같은 다양한 요인에 의해 주도되고 있습니다. 또한, 나노 기술 연구 및 응용 분야의 발전과 주사 터널링 현미경에 대한 수요 증가는 시장 성장을 촉진할 것으로 예상됩니다. 예를 들어, 2021년 6월, 원자간 힘 현미경의 급성장 제조업체인 파크시스템즈는 혁신적인 로봇 공학, 지능형 학습 기능, 안전 메커니즘, AI 기반 소프트웨어 및 전용 애드온을 갖춘 자율형 원자간 힘 현미경인 Park FX40을 출시했습니다. Park FX40 원자간력 현미경은 설정과 스캐닝의 전 과정을 자율적으로 수행하는 AFM으로, 지능형 Park FX40은 원자간력 현미경의 새로운 혁신적 클래스로 자리매김하고 있습니다.
주사 터널링 현미경 세계 시장에서 DNA 분자 응용 분야가 가장 큰 점유율을 차지할 것으로 예상됩니다. 이 분야의 성장은 DNA 구조 및 관련 연구에 대한 연구 개발 활동이 활발해지고 있기 때문입니다. 예를 들어, 2023년 1월 글래드스톤 연구소의 연구원들은 인간과 침팬지의 1,000개 이상의 인간 가속 영역 HAR을 분석한 결과, 인간의 진화 과정에서 축적된 많은 변화가 서로 상충되는 영향을 미친다는 사실을 발견했습니다. 연구 과정에서 과학자들은 현미경을 통해 다양한 DNA 변이를 연구하고 있습니다. 이러한 연구와 연구개발은 시장 성장을 촉진할 것으로 예상됩니다.
전체 지역 중 북미 지역이 상당한 점유율을 차지할 것으로 예상됩니다. 이 지역의 시장 성장은 이 지역의 주요 시장 기업의 존재에 기인합니다. AMETEK Inc., Evident Technologies Pvt., Gatan, Inc., Nanowerk LLC 등이 주요 업체로 꼽힙니다. 이들 기업은 제품 개발, 제휴, 인수합병(M&A)과 같은 전략적 노력을 통해 시장 성장에 적극적으로 기여하고 있습니다. 예를 들어, Hitachi 하이테크(Hitachi High-Tech Corp)는 2022년 6월 하이엔드 스캐닝 프로브 현미경 'AFM100 Pro 고감도 스캐닝 프로브 현미경 시스템'을 출시했습니다. 새로 개발된 고감도 광학 헤드를 탑재해 물성 측정 시 감도를 향상시켜 원자-분자 스케일의 측정이 가능합니다. 첨단 기능성 소재 연구개발 분야에서는 고감도 측정 및 분석 장비의 개발이 요구되고 있으며, AFM100 Pro는 현장의 분석 요구에 부응하여 고객의 과제 해결에 기여할 수 있습니다.
Title: Global Scanning Tunneling Microscopes Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Type (Constant-Current Mode and Constant-Height Mode), by Application (Semiconductors, Microelectronics, DNA Molecules, and Others), and by End User (Research Institutions, Life Sciences, and Electronics Industry) Forecast Period (2023-2030).
The global scanning tunneling microscopes market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period. The market is majorly driven by various factors, including the increasing demand for high-resolution imaging across several industries such as semiconductors and microelectronics. Additionally, advancements in nanotechnology research and applications, coupled with growing demand for scanning tunneling microscope is anticipated to propel the growth of the market. For instance, in June 2021, Park Systems, the fastest-growing manufacturer of atomic force microscopes launched Park FX40, an autonomous atomic force microscope, infused with innovative robotics, intelligent learning features, safety mechanisms, AI-based software, and specialized add-ons. Park FX40 Atomic Force Microscope is an AFM to autonomously executes all up-front setup and scanning processes, putting the intelligent Park FX40 in a groundbreaking new class of atomic force microscope.
The scanning tunneling microscopes market is segmented based on type, application, and end user. Based on type, the market is bifurcated into constant-current mode and constant-height mode. Based on application, the market is sub-segmented into semiconductors, microelectronics, DNA molecules, and others. Further, based on end user, the market is augmented into research institutions, life sciences, and electronics industry. Among the application segment, the semiconductors sub-segmented is anticipated to hold a significant market share owing to their wide application in device fabrication processes.
Among the application, DNA molecule sub-segment is expected to hold a prominent share of the global scanning tunnelling microscopes market. The segmental growth is attributed to the growing R&D activities in DNA structure and related studies. For instance, in January 2023, researchers at Gladstone Institutes analyzed more than 1,000 of human and chimpanzee human accelerated regions HARs and discovered that many of the changes that accumulated during human evolution had opposing effects from each other. During the research, the scientists went through a study of various DNA variations which required the application of a microscope. Such studies and research and development are anticipated to propel the growth of the market.
The global STM market is analyzed across key regions, including North America (the US and Canada), Europe (Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and others), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, and others), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America). Among these, the European region is projected to witness a prominent growth over the forecast period, which is primarily driven by the rising focus on technological advancements. Furthermore, the Asia-Pacific region is also expected to experience substantial market growth in coming years, owing to the rapid expansion of the electronics industry coupled with the increasing investments in nanotechnology research.
Among all the regions, North America is expected to hold a considerable share of the market. The regional market growth is attributed to the presence of key market players in the region. Some of the key players includes AMETEK Inc., Evident Technologies Pvt., Gatan, Inc., and Nanowerk LLC among others. These companies are actively contributing to market growth through strategic initiatives such as product development, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions. For instance, in June 2022, Hitachi High-Tech Corp. launched the AFM100 Pro High-Sensitivity Scanning Probe Microscope System, a high-end scanning probe microscope. It is equipped with a newly developed high-sensitivity optical head that improves sensitivity when measuring physical properties and enables measurement at atomic and molecular scales. In the field of research and development of advanced functional materials, the development of highly sensitive measurement and analysis equipment is in great demand. The AFM100 Pro meets the requirement for on-site analysis and will contribute to solving customer issues.
The major companies serving the global scanning tunneling microscopes market include: A.P.E. Research S.r.l, AMETEK, Inc., Carl Zeiss AG, and others. The market players are considerably contributing to the market growth by the adoption of various strategies including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, funding, and new product launches, to stay competitive in the market. For instance, in June 2022, Hitachi High-Tech Corp. launched the AFM100 Pro High-Sensitivity Scanning Probe Microscope System, a high-end scanning probe microscope. It is equipped with a newly developed high-sensitivity optical head that improves sensitivity when measuring physical properties and enables measurement at atomic and molecular scales. In the field of research and development of advanced functional materials, the development of highly sensitive measurement and analysis equipment is in great demand. The AFM100 Pro meets the requirement for on-site analysis and will contribute to solving customer issues.