Ion Pump: Introduction
- Ion pumps are electro-physical vacuum pumps that remove gases from their surroundings by transforming them into solid materials. They are also known as sputter ion pumps. Ion pumps create high-vacuum and ultra-high-vacuum (UHV) environments in a variety of applications, ranging from portable mass spectrometers to large-scale particle accelerators. Ion pumps can create the smallest possible vacuum at a low cost. These pumps use a four-step process to remove gases from the vacuum chamber environment. The process starts with creation of a high-magnetic field and generates a plasma to be trapped by the high-magnetic field. This is followed by ionizing of gas molecules and, finally, capturing of gas ions. Advantages of using ion pumps instead of other technologies include vibration-free operations, low maintenance and operational costs, and permanent gas capture.
Key Drivers and Restraints of Global Ion Pump Market
- The ion pump market has developed significantly in the recent years. This can be primarily ascribed to the high performance and increasing recognition of pumping technologies globally. Ion pump plays an important role in addressing several issues associated with the vacuum, as triode ion pumps are suited for generating heavy-hydrocarbon-free ultra-high-vacuum environments. Rise in usage of ion pumps in the oil & gas sector is expected to propel the ion pump market during the forecast period. However, rise in other advanced technologies for gas capture in the semiconductor industry and need for maintenance of ion pumps are hampering the market.
Ion Pump: Type Segment
- In terms of type, the global ion pump market can be segmented into standard diode pump, noble diode pump, and triode pump
- The standard diode pump segment is expected to account for significant share of the global ion pump market during the forecast period. It is anticipated to be followed by the noble diode pump segment.
- The triode pump segment is likely to expand at a healthy CAGR during the forecast period, owing to the high pumping speed of these pumps and stability of inert gases
Ion Pump: Application Segment
- In terms of application, the global ion pump market can be divided into ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems, electron device processing, surface analysis, electron microscopy, and others
- The ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems segment is estimated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period. It is projected to be followed by the electron device processing segment.
- The surface analysis segment is likely to expand at a healthy CAGR during the forecast period, owing to the increase in research and development activities across the globe
COVID-19 Impact on Ion Pump Market
- On January 30, 2020, the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Originating in China, the virus has spread to at least 213 countries and territories around the world.
- Several governments and private sector businesses are operating at a limited capacity or have ceased operations completely due to recent events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic
- Manufacture of various consumer goods and other products across the globe has come to a halt due to the unavailability of raw materials, shortage of labor, etc. This is expected to hamper the ion pump market.
North America to Dominate Ion Pump Market
- In terms of region, the global ion pump market can be split into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
- North America dominated the global ion pump market in 2020. This trend is anticipated to continue during the forecast period due to the high demand for ion pumps in several end-use industries in the region such as power, oil & gas, and automotive. The ion pump market in Asia Pacific is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace due to adoption of better pumping technologies in emerging countries such as China and India.
Key Manufacturers Operating in Global Ion Pump Market
The global ion pump market was consolidated in 2020. Major players have prominent presence in developed and developing countries. Key manufacturers operating in the global ion pump market include:
- Agilent Technologies, Inc.
- Duniway Stockroom Corporation
- VAKUUM PRAHA
- J.B. Anderson & Son, Inc.
- Gamma Vacuum
- ULVAC
- Leybold
- Thermionics
- KYKY Technology
- J.B. Anderson and Son
- Riber
- Hositrad
Global Ion Pump Market: Research Scope
Global Ion Pump Market, by Type
- Standard Diode Pump
- Noble Diode Pump
- Triode Pump
Global Ion Pump Market, by Application
- Ultra-high Vacuum (UHV) Systems
- Electron Device Processing
- Surface Analysis
- Electron Microscopy
- Others
Global Ion Pump Market, by Region
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- U.K.
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia & CIS
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- GCC
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
