Biological Microscope Market Report 2024

The biological microscope market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.04 billion in 2023 to $1.12 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to factors such as increasing research activities, rising health awareness, educational expansion, government funding, growing diagnostic needs, and the integration of new technologies.

The biological microscope market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.5 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The anticipated growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the expansion of emerging markets, a heightened focus on personalized medicine, a rising aging population, the growth of the biotechnology sector, enhanced research collaborations, and an increasing demand for non-invasive techniques. Key trends expected to drive growth include advancements in imaging technologies, integration of artificial intelligence, development of portable microscopes, growth of digital microscopy, emergence of 3D microscopy, increased use of fluorescence techniques, and advancements in remote microscopy.

The biological microscope market is expected to grow due to the increasing number of diagnostic centers. This rise is driven by heightened awareness of health issues and a shift toward preventive care, prompting more individuals to seek early diagnostic tests. Additionally, advancements in diagnostic technologies, increased healthcare spending, and the need to monitor chronic conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases highlight the necessity for regular diagnostic testing. Biological microscopes are essential in these centers for improving diagnostic accuracy and efficiency, enhancing disease detection, supporting research, and ensuring high-quality patient care. For example, in April 2022, the Department of Health and Social Care, a UK-based government body, reported that there were 73 community diagnostic centers conducting an additional 30,000 tests per week. The number of these centers is projected to reach 160 by 2025, representing a 119.18% increase. This growing demand for diagnostic centers is driving the biological microscope market.

Leading companies in the biological microscope market are focusing on integrating advanced display modalities, such as serial block-face imaging (SBFI), to enhance imaging precision and support advanced research. SBFI creates detailed three-dimensional reconstructions of biological samples by serially imaging thin sections of a sample block under a microscope. For instance, in June 2023, Carl Zeiss AG, a Germany-based optoelectronics company, launched the ZEISS Volutome. This state-of-the-art system is designed for 3D imaging of cellular ultrastructure and integrates hardware and software for seamless serial block-face imaging, including image acquisition, processing, segmentation, and visualization. It simplifies sample preparation and automation and can be converted to a standard field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) by replacing the ultramicrotome with a conventional SEM stage, offering versatility for various applications.

In May 2024, Leica Microsystems GmbH, a Germany-based microscope manufacturer, acquired Viventis Microscopy Sarl for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is expected to enhance Leica's capabilities by incorporating Viventis Microscopy's light sheet technology, which will advance life sciences research with detailed volumetric imaging of biological systems. Viventis Microscopy, based in Switzerland, specializes in light sheet microscope systems for biological samples.

Major companies operating in the biological microscope market are Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Agilent Technologies, Olympus Corporation, Keyence Corporation, Nikon Corporation, Hitachi High-Tech Corporation, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Bruker Corporation, Carl Zeiss AG, Mitutoyo Corporation, Leica Microsystems Gmbh, Motic Instruments Inc., Meiji Techno Co. Ltd., Huvitz Co. Ltd., Gatan Inc., OMAX Autos Limited, TESCAN Orsay Holding, Vision Engineering Ltd, Bresser GmbH, Optika Microscopes, Accu-Scope Inc., Angstrom Advanced Inc., United Scope LLC dba AmScope, Swift Optical Instruments, Nanolive SA, Aspex Semiconductor.

North America was the largest region in the biological microscope market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the biological microscope market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the biological microscope market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A biological microscope is designed specifically for examining biological specimens. These microscopes offer higher magnification and resolution compared to other types, enabling detailed observation of cells, tissues, and microorganisms.

The main types of biological microscopes are categorized by their maximum magnification, Max 10x, Max 50x, and Above 50x. Max 10x microscopes provide up to 10 times magnification and are typically used for low magnification tasks, such as examining larger structures or conducting initial screenings of samples in research centers for preliminary examinations. Eyepiece styles include monocular, binocular, trinocular, and dual-head configurations, and these microscopes are utilized in various settings such as medical centers, research facilities, and other applications.

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The biological microscope market consists of sales of products such as compound microscopes, stereo microscopes, fluorescence microscopes, and phase contrast microscopes. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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