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I AgreeTechnological developments in optical microscopes, as well as increased funding for research and development in biotechnology and cell biology, are two important reasons driving the growth of the global optical microscopes market. Microbiology, educational institute laboratories, nanophysics, biotechnology, microelectronics, and pharmaceutical research are just a few of the fields where optical microscopes are utilized. They are also utilized in diagnostic facilities to look at biological samples for medical diagnosis. The worldwide optical microscope market is predicted to grow at a rapid pace, owing to an increase in demand from the field of innovative science. However, the limitations of optical microscope in comparison to the electron microscope, as well as low-cost items from small-scale producers, are likely to hinder the optical microscopes market in the years to come.
Biotechnology, microbiology, nanophysics, microelectronics, and pharmaceutical research all employ optical microscopy. Histopathology, or the study of biological materials for medical diagnosis, can also be beneficial. CMOS and charge-couple device cameras can now take digital photographs for optical microscopes, thanks to technological advancements. As a consequence, these digital microscopes can show the picture onto a computer screen in real time to evaluate a sample.
The expansion of this nanotechnology and biotechnology is being fueled by recent breakthroughs in this segment. Additionally, the financing acquired by academic and research organizations for research projects is critical to market growth. Expansion microscopes, multi-view microscopes, integrated microscopy processes, and scanning helium microscopes (SHeM) are all innovations in microscopes. In the microscopy market, digital microscopy is one of the most recent developments. Digital imaging offers higher picture resolution and accuracy, resulting in improved sample viewing and fewer distorted images. A key aspect that has hastened the use of digital microscopy is the introduction of whole-slide scanning devices.
North America is likely to lead the global optical microscopes market. This is attributable to factors such as the region's significant research and development activity. The US is likely to account for a prominent market share in the North America region, owing to factors such as high demand from the biological sciences and material sciences application segments in the country. Additionally, the market in North America is expected to rise in the next years due to rising GDP and increasing investment.
Optical Microscopes Market - Snapshot
A microscope is an instrument used to see objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye. Microscopy is the science of investigating small objects and structures using such an instrument. An optical microscope is a device that uses one lens or a series of lenses to magnify images of small samples with visible light. The lenses are placed between the sample and the viewer’s eye to magnify the image so that it can be examined in greater detail. Optical microscopes are used in many research areas including microbiology, microelectronics, nanophysics, biotechnology, laboratories in educational institutes, and pharmaceutical research. They are also used to view biological samples for medical diagnosis. The global optical microscope market is expected to expand at a significant rate driven by increase in demand from innovation science. The optical microscope market was valued at about US$ 1.6 Bn in 2016 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of around 6% during the forecast period.
Factors such as increase in R&D expenditure, advancements in nanotechnology, development in the field of optical microscopy, and development in software technology are expected to drive demand for optical microscopes during the forecast period. Discovery of blood cells in the human body opened the doors for advanced studies in cell biology. Discovery of genes involved in human development through microscopes is a clear demonstration of their importance in the life sciences. These developments are anticipated to propel demand for optical microscopes. Limitations of optical microscopy in the field of research as compared to electron microscopes and small scale manufactures offering low-cost products are the main restraints for the optical microscopes market.
Key players in the optical microscopes market are increasingly focusing on software-based differentiation to remain competitive. Technologically advanced products and end- user specific product development are the strategies adopted by key players in the optical microscopes market.
Major players in the optical microscopes market are engaged in collaborations and innovative product development as their key strategies to maintain long term relationships and diversify product offerings. For instance, in 2015, Nikon Corporation entered into a collaboration with Lonza, a developer and manufacturer of cells for regenerative medicine therapeutics, in the field of cell and gene therapy manufacturing in Japan. This collaboration will give Nikon access to Lonza’s quality and operating systems, facility design, and ongoing consulting services to facilitate Nikon to develop its own cell and gene therapy contract manufacturing business. Considering the demand from the life sciences industry, Olympus has launched the IXplore microscope range to cater to modern laboratory life sciences and medical application needs. This product comes with automated imaging technology for accurate and efficient experiments and the IXplore Live feature for precise live cell imaging. Flinn Scientific Inc. launched Flinn Advanced Compound Microscopes that deliver high-quality optics, which are considered the best for advanced biological science courses and include easy-to-use software.
Dutch spectacle makers Zacharias Jansen and his father Hans are known to be the inventors of the optical microscope. He developed the first optical microscope in the 16th century, which consisted of three draw tubes with lenses inserted into the ends of the flanking tubes. Earlier, use of microscopes in the field of science was limited. However, developments in microscopy techniques such as phase contrast microscopy and fluorescence microscopy have led to the wide scale usage of optical microscopes. The digital era started around 1950 and gave rise to digital microscopy. Nowadays, most of the technologies used in optical microscopy are digital based. Advancement in optical microscopy have made optical microscopes a valuable tool in the semiconductor, health care and research, and many other industries.
In terms of region, North America and Asia Pacific are the key regions of the optical microscopes market. North America and Europe hold prominent share of the global optical microscope market. Asia Pacific was a rapidly expanding region of the optical microscope market in 2016. This is due to strong research and development activities in Japan, China, South Korea, and India. Pharmaceutical & biotechnology companies is a focus segment in Asia, owing to high presence of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in China and India. Japan is a key country of the market in Asia Pacific due to high R&D expenditure in the country.
Key players operating in the optical microscope market include Carl Zeiss AG, Leica Microsystems, Meiji Techno, Nikon Instruments Inc., Olympus Corporation, Labomed, Inc., Oxford Instruments Asylum Research, Inc., Bruker, and CAMECA. Carl Zeiss AG, Nikon Instruments Inc., and Olympus Corporation constitute a major share of the market.
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1. Preface
1.1. Market Definition and Scope
1.2. Market Segmentation
1.3. Research Highlights
1.4. Key Research Objectives
2. Assumptions and Research Methodology
3. Executive Summary : Global Optical Microscope Market
4. Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.1.1. Product Definition
4.1.2. Key Industry Developments
4.2. Market Dynamics
4.2.1. Drivers
4.2.2. Restraints
4.2.3. Opportunity
4.3. Porter's Five Analysis
4.4. Value Chain Analysis
4.5. Key Brand Analysis
4.6. Optical Microscope Market SWOT Analysis
4.7. Winning Imperatives
4.8. Future Market Outlook
4.9. Traders/Distributors
4.10. List of Downstream Buyers
5. Global Optical Microscope Market Size Analysis and Forecast
5.1. Key Trends
5.2. Global Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast and Analysis, 2016–2025
6. Global Optical Microscope Market Analysis and Forecast, by Product
6.1. Key Trends
6.2. Definitions & Introduction
6.3. Global Optical Microscopes Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Product, 2016–2025
6.3.1. Digital Microscopes Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast and Analysis, 2016–2025
6.3.2. Stereo Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast and Analysis, 2016–2025
6.3.3. Inverted Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast and Analysis, 2016–2025
6.3.4. Accessories Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast and Analysis, 2016–2025
6.3.5. Software Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast and Analysis, 2016–2025
6.3.6. Others Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast and Analysis, 2016–2025
6.4. Global Optical Microscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Product
7. Global Optical Microscopes Market Analysis and Forecast, by End Users
7.1. Key Trends
7.2. Definitions & Introduction
7.3. Global Optical Microscopes Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by End Users, 2016–2025
7.3.1. Hospitals & Clinics Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast and Analysis, 2016–2025
7.3.2. Academics & Research Institute Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast and Analysis, 2016–2025
7.3.3. Diagnostic laboratories Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast and Analysis, 2016–2025
7.3.4. Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology Companies Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast and Analysis, 2016–2025
7.3.5. Others Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast and Analysis, 2016–2025
7.4. Global Optical Microscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by End Users
8. Global Optical Microscopes Market Analysis and Forecast, by Region
8.1. Key Trends
8.2. Definations & Introduction
8.3. Global Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Region, 2016-2025
8.3.1. North America
8.3.2. Europe
8.3.3. Asia Pacific
8.3.4. Middle East & Africa
8.3.5. Latin America
8.4. Global Optical Microscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Region
9. North America Optical Microscope Market Analysis and Forecast, 2016-2025
9.1. Key Findings
9.2. North America Market Size (US$ Mn, by Product
9.3. North America Market Size (US$ Mn), by End Users
9.4. North America Market Size (US$ Mn), by Country
9.4.1. U.S. Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn), 2016–2025
9.4.2. Canada Optical Microscope Size (US$ Mn), 2016–2025
9.5. North America Comparison Matrix
9.6. PEST Analysis
10. Europe Optical Microscope Market Analysis and Forecast, 2016-2025
10.1. Key Findings
10.2. Europe Market Size (US$ Mn), by Product
10.3. Europe Market Size (US$ Mn), by End Users
10.4. Europe Market Size (US$ Mn), by Country
10.4.1 Germany Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn), 2016–2025
10.4.2. U.K. Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn), 2016–2025
10.4.3. France Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn), 2016–2025
10.4.4. Spain Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn), 2016–2025
10.4.5. Italy Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn), 2016–2025
10.4.6. Rest of Europe Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn), 2016–2025
10.5. Europe Comparison Matrix
10.6. PEST Analysis
11. Asia Pacific Optical Microscope Market Size(US$ Mn), 2016-2025
11.1. Key Findings
11.2. Asia Pacific Market Size (US$ Mn), by Product
11.3. Asia Pacific Market Size (US$ Mn), by End Users
11.4. Asia Pacific Market Size (US$ Mn), by Country
11.4.1 China Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn), 2016–2025
11.4.2. Japan Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn), 2016–2025
11.4.3. India Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn), 2016–2025
11.4.4. ASEAN Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn), 2016–2025
11.4.5. Rest of Asia Pacific Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn), 2016–2025
11.5. Asia Pacific Comparison Matrix
11.6. PEST Analysis
12. Middle East & Africa Optical Microscope Market Size(US$ Mn), 2016-2025
12.1. Key Findings
12.2. Middle East & Africa Market Size (US$ Mn), by Product
12.3. Middle East & Africa Market Size (US$ Mn), by End Users
12.4. Middle East & Africa Market Size (US$ Mn), by Country
12.4.1. Israel Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn), 2016–2025
12.4.2. GCC Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn), 2016–2025
12.4.3. South Africa Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn), 2016–2025
12.4.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn), 2016–2025
12.5. Middle East & Africa Comparison Matrix
12.6. PEST Analysis
13. Latin America Optical Microscope Market Size(US$ Mn), 2016-2025
13.1. Key Findings
13.2. Latin America Market Size (US$ Mn), by Product
13.3. Latin America Market Size (US$ Mn), by End Users
13.4. Latin America Market Size (US$ Mn), by Country
13.4.1. Brazil Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn), 2016–2025
13.4.2. Mexico Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn), 2016–2025
13.4.3. Rest of Latin America Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn), 2016–2025
13.5. Latin America Comparison Matrix
13.6. PEST Analysis
14. Competition Landscape
14.1. Market Share Analysis by Company (2016)
14.2. Product Mapping
14.3. Market Share Analysis (Optical Microscope Market)
14.3.1. Oxford Instruments Plc.
14.3.1.1. Business Overview
14.3.1.2. Financials
14.3.1.3. Strategic Overview
14.3.2. Leica Microsystems
14.3.2.1. Business Overview
14.3.1.2. Strategic Overview
14.3.3. Nikon Corporation
14.3.3.1. Business Overview
14.3.3.2. Financials
14.3.3.3. Strategic Overview
14.3.4. Meiji Techno Company Limited
14.3.4.1. Business Overview
14.3.4.2. Strategic Overview
14.3.5. Labomed Inc.
14.3.5.1. Business Overview
14.3.5.2. Strategic Overview
14.3.6. CAMECA
14.3.6.1. Business Overview
14.3.6.2. Strategic Overview
14.3.7. Olympus Corporation
14.3.7.1. Business Overview
14.3.7.2. Financials
14.3.7.3. Strategic Overview
14.3.8. Bruker Corporation
14.3.8.1. Business Overview
14.3.8.2. Financials
14.3.8.3. Strategic Overview
14.3.9. Carl Zeiss AG
14.3.9.1. Business Overview
14.3.9.2. Financials
14.3.9.3. Strategic Overview
List of Tables
Table 01 Company Ranking
Table 02 List of Downstream Buyers
Table 03 Global Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, 2016–2025
Table 04 Global Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Product, 2016–2025
Table 05 Global Optical Microscope Market Value (US$ Mn) Forecast, by End Users, 2016–2025
Table 06 Global Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Region, 2016–2025
Table 07 North America Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Product, 2016–2025
Table 08 North America Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) and Forecast, by End Users, 2016–2025
Table 09 North America Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country, 2016–2025
Table 10 North America Optical Microscope, By Product Type Comparison Matrix
Table 11 North America Optical Microscope, By End Use Comparison Matrix
Table 12 Europe Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Product Type, 2016–2025
Table 13 Europe Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) and Forecast, by End Users, 2016–2025
Table 14 Europe Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country, 2016–2025
Table 15 Europe Optical Microscope, By Product Type Comparison Matrix
Table 16 Europe Optical Microscope, By End Use Comparison Matrix
Table 17 Asia Pacific Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Product Type, 2016–2025
Table 18 Asia Pacific Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) and Forecast, by End Users, 2016–2025
Table 19 Asia Pacific Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country, 2016–2025
Table 20 Asia Pacific Optical Microscope, By Product Type Comparison Matrix
Table 21 Asia Pacific Optical Microscope, By End Use Comparison Matrix
Table 22 Middle East & Africa Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Product Type, 2016–2025
Table 23 Middle East & Africa Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) and Forecast, by End Users, 2016–2025
Table 24 Middle East & Africa Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country, 2016–2025
Table 25 Middle East & Africa Optical Microscope, By Product Type Comparison Matrix
Table 26 Middle East & Africa Optical Microscope, By End Users Comparison Matrix
Table 27 Latin America Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Product Type, 2016–2025
Table 28 Latin America Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) and Forecast, by End Users, 2016–2025
Table 29 Latin America Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country, 2016–2025
Table 30 Latin America Optical Microscope, By Product Type Comparison Matrix
Table 31 Latin America Optical Microscope, By End Users Comparison Matrix
Table 32 Competition Matrix ( Optical Microscope Market)
Table 33 Product Mappin
List of Figures
Figure 1 Summary: Global Optical Microscope Market, Value (US $ Mn), 2016–2025
Figure 2 Global Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn), by Region, 2016–2025
Figure 3 Optical Microscope Market Taxonomy
Figure 4 Key Industry Developments
Figure 5 Opportunity Analysis
Figure 6 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Figure 7 Global Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn)
Figure 8 Introduction Global Optical Microscope Market, by Product Type (1/2)
Figure 9 Introduction Global Optical Microscope Market, by Product Type (2/2)
Figure 10 Global Optical Microscope Market Size, by Product Type, 2016 and 2025
Figure 11 Global Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Digital Microscopes Product Type
Figure 12 Global Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Stereo Microscopes Product Type
Figure 13 Global Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) for Inverted Microscopes Product Type
Figure 14 Global Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) for Accessories
Figure 15 Global Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) for Software
Figure 16 Global Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) for Others
Figure 17 Global Optical Microscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Product Type
Figure 18 Introduction Global Optical Microscope Market, by End-use Industry
Figure 19 Introduction Global Optical Microscope Market, by End-use Industry
Figure 20 Global Optical Microscope Market Size, by End-use Industry, 2016 and 2025
Figure 21 Global Optical Microscope Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Analysis, by Hospitals & Clinics , 2016–2025
Figure 22 Global Optical Microscope Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Analysis, by Academic & Research Institutes , 2016–2025
Figure 23 Global Optical Microscope Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Analysis, by Diagnostics Laboratories, 2016–2025
Figure 24 Global Optical Microscope Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Analysis, by Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies, 2016–2025
Figure 25 Global Optical Microscope Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Analysis, by Others, 2016–2025
Figure 26 Global Optical Microscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by End-use Industry
Figure 27 Global Optical Microscope Market Size, by Region, 2016 and 2025
Figure 28 North America Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn)
Figure 29 Europe Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn)
Figure 30 Asia Pacific Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn)
Figure 31 Latin America Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn)
Figure 32 Middle East & Africa Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn)
Figure 33 Global Optical Microscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Region
Figure 34 North America Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, 2016–2025
Figure 35 North America Optical Microscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Country
Figure 36 North America Optical Microscope Market Value Share Analysis, by Product Type, 2016 and 2025
Figure 37 North America Optical Microscope Market Value Share Analysis, by End-use Industry, 2016 and 2025
Figure 38 North America Optical Microscope Market Value Share Analysis, by Country, 2016 and 2025
Figure 39 Europe Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, 2016–2025
Figure 40 Europe Optical Microscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Country
Figure 41 Europe Optical Microscope Market Value Share Analysis, by Product Type, 2016 and 2025
Figure 42 Europe Optical Microscope Market Value Share Analysis, by End-use Industry, 2016 and 2025
Figure 43 Europe Optical Microscope Market Value Share Analysis, by Country, 2016 and 2025
Figure 44 Asia Pacific Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, 2016–2025
Figure 45 Asia Pacific Optical Microscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Country
Figure 46 Asia Pacific Optical Microscope Market Value Share Analysis, by Product Type, 2016 and 2025
Figure 47 Asia Pacific Optical Microscope Market Value Share Analysis, by End-use Industry, 2016 and 2025
Figure 48 Asia Pacific Optical Microscope Market Value Share Analysis, by Country, 2016 and 2025
Figure 49 Middle East & Africa Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, 2016–2025
Figure 50 Middle East & Africa Optical Microscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Country
Figure 51 Middle East & Africa Optical Microscope Market Value Share Analysis, by Product Type, 2016 and 2025
Figure 52 Middle East & Africa Optical Microscope Market Value Share Analysis, by End-use Industry, 2016 and 2025
Figure 53 Middle East & Africa Optical Microscope Market Value Share Analysis, by Country, 2016 and 2025
Figure 54 Latin America Optical Microscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, 2016–2025
Figure 55 Latin America Optical Microscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Country
Figure 56 Latin America Optical Microscope Market Value Share Analysis, by Product, 2016 and 2025
Figure 57 Latin America Optical Microscope Market Value Share Analysis, by End-use Industry, 2016 and 2025
Figure 58 Latin America Optical Microscope Market Value Share Analysis, by Country, 2016 and 2025
Figure 59 Oxford Instruments Plc. Group Revenue (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth (%), 2011–2016
Figure 60 Oxford Instruments Plc. Breakdown of Net Sales, by Business Segments, 2015
Figure 61 Nikon Corporation Instruments Business Revenue (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth (%), 2011–2016
Figure 62 Nikon Corporation Breakdown of Net Sales, by Business Segments, 2016
Figure 63 Olympus Corporation Group Revenue (US$ Bn) and Y-o-Y Growth (%), 2011–2016
Figure 64 Olympus Corporation Breakdown of Net Sales, by Region, 2017
Figure 65 Bruker Corporation Group Revenue (US$ Bn) and Y-o-Y Growth (%), 2011–2016
Figure 66 Bruker Corporation Breakdown of Net Sales, by Region, 2016
Figure 67 Carl Zeiss AG Group Revenue (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth (%), 2014–2016
Figure 68 Carl Zeiss AG Breakdown of Net Sales, by Business Segments, 2016