Companies & Markets: Microscope accessories and supplies market to grow at 5.3% CAGR to 2016

• 2016 microscope market forecast: $3.4 billion

• Microscope accessories and supplies market to grow at 5.3% CAGR to 2016

• Examples of microscope end user markets include: semiconductors, photovoltaics, life sciences, materials science, nanotechnology, education, environmental science, forensics.

October 12, 20111, LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The combined market for microscopes and accessory products is growing at a steady rate of around 5% CAGR, and is expected to see a 2016 valuation of at least $4.1 billion, compared with a 2010 figure of $3.1 billion. According to a new report available on companiesandmarkets.com, technological refinements and advances have helped the industry to grow significantly since the microscope was first invented in the 1600s, and demand will continue to be driven by ongoing scientific research.

Microscopy: The Global Market

Whilst the microscope is a key piece of equipment in the majority of scientific settings, the traditional optical microscope was always restricted in that it could only achieve a certain level of magnification. To address this, the microscopy industry developed new technologies, including focused ion beam and electron scanning microscopes. R&D in the field of microscopy is ongoing, and closely linked with the requirements of the various scientific markets.

The microscope market, without taking into consideration accessories or supplies, was worth $2.7 billion in 2010, and is growing at a rate of 4.9% CAGR. Separately, the microscope accessories and supplies segment is expected to grow from $488 million (2011) to $632 million (2016), at 5.3% CAGR.

The microscope market report examines the following microscope sections: optical (light) microscopes, electron microscopes, scanning probe microscopes, other types of microscope (confocal, focused ion beam), and microscope accessories (photomicroscopy equipment, illumination systems, microscope stages and accessories, eyepieces, objectives, scanning probes and consumables).

Numerous key microscope manufacturers and microscope companies are profiled within the report, such as: Applied Materials, Inc; Bruker Optics Inc.; Cameca SA; Gatan, Inc.; Leica Microsystems AG; Nanosurf AG; Obducat-Camscan Ltd.; Perkin Elmer, Inc.; Questar Corp.; Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc and Carl Zeiss NTS GmbH.

The detailed 154 page August 2011 report provides an in-depth analysis of the microscope market, referencing historical and forecast data for the period 2010-2016. The microscope research report is split by instrument type, end-users and geography.

Report Details:

www.companiesandmarkets.com/Market-Report/microscopy-the-global-market-695373.asp?prk=7c4ed5b510c1ffe12b50d9829eddaba

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