Automated Microscopy Market Analysis North America, Europe, Asia, Rest of World (ROW) - US, China, Germany, Canada, France - Size and Forecast 2024-2028

Automated Microscopy Market Size 2024-2028

The Automated Microscopy Market size is estimated to grow by USD 1.84 billion at a CAGR of 10.87% between 2023 and 2028.  The increasing volume of clinical and diagnostic testing has significantly strained the capability of life sciences laboratories and their staff. Manually operated laboratory instruments have become labor-intensive, time-consuming, and expensive. Thus, several market players are manufacturing life sciences instruments and are increasingly adopting these solutions comprising high throughput machines integrated with automated sample collection and analysis techniques. These techniques have enabled the provision of rapid and high-precision results. Furthermore, automation has also facilitated an increase in production and a reduction in test time without compromising the quality and purity standards. As a result, it has fuelled laboratory infrastructure upgrades, such as the adoption of advanced and automated instruments such as analyzers and sample processors. Hence, it is positively impacting the market.

What will be the Size of the Market During the Forecast Period?

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Market Segmentation by Type, End-user, and Geography Analysis

Type Analysis

The optical microscopes segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. Optical microscopy can be referred to as a technique through which a microscope utilizes visible light and lenses for magnifying images. This is a technique that is integrated with automation. As these optical microscopes enable the automatic changing of observation conditions and provide diverse motorized accessories, their application has expanded. These microscopes are integrated with mass-manufactured components including light-emitting diodes, optical disk drives, web cameras, and microcontrollers.

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The optical microscopes segment was the largest segment and was valued at USD 925.50 million in 2018. Some of the main types of microscopes under automated optical microscopy include confocal, digital, stereo, and fluorescence. The main feature of confocal optical microscopes have a superior resolution; they can control the depth of a field and reduce or eliminate background information away from the focal plane. On the other hand, digital optical microscopes capture digital images with cameras for examining samples and directly show the output image on the computer screen. Optical technology-based products are extensively used in research institutes for cellular and subcellular imaging. The growing number of research institutions/facilities across the world is boosting the demand. Hence, such factors will drive the segment in the global market during the forecast period.

End-user Analysis

Automated microscopy products offer different benefits to hospitals and clinics across multiple levels and roles, including enhanced patient care and satisfaction, improved operations at POC (Point of care), and facilitating cost savings by strengthening the operational bottom line.  factors such as growing cases of chronic diseases and the presence of skilled professionals fuel the growth of this segment. Chronic diseases, including cardiac diseases, diabetes, and colorectal cancer, and the availability of skilled medical professionals who can accurately diagnose the medical condition using different types of rapid diagnostics devices fueled the growth of the global market. Hence, such factors are fuelling the growth of this segment which in turn will drive the market during the forecast period.

The presence of many clinical diagnostics laboratories across the world and few reference laboratories that work with hospitals and clinics fuelled the demand for rapid diagnostic products. Few clinical diagnostic laboratories work in collaboration with large hospitals, which may often need rapid diagnostics test results for its patient pool, therefore, these collaborations lead to cost-effective laboratory testing, which enables attracting more end-users and thereby creating opportunities for market. These laboratories are capable of performing different clinical and diagnostic tests to identify specific medical conditions. Rapid diagnostics are increasingly adopted in these laboratory setups as rapid diagnostics offer quick and accurate results, which can immediately be utilized to manage different chronic and infectious medical conditions. Hence, such factors are fuelling the growth of this segment which in turn will drive the market during the forecast period.

Regional Analysis

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North America is estimated to contribute 46% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period. Technavio’s analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that will shape the market during the forecast period. One of the main contributors to the growth of the market in North America is the US due to the strong presence of several industries. Harvard University, the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of California, Yale University, and the University of Pennsylvania are some of the main contributors to research in life sciences in the US.

In addition, several laboratories in the US are profoundly regulated by the government. Moreover, the life sciences sector in Canada is a major contributor to the innovative economy of the country and is among the fastest-growing industries in Canada. The country comprises a large network of research laboratories, hospitals, universities, and companies. Hence, such factors are driving the market in the region during the forecast period.

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Key Market Players 

Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market. The report also includes detailed analyses of the competitive landscape of the market and information about 20 market companies, including:

Agilent Technologies Inc: The company offers BioTek lionheart FX automated microscope and BioTek lionheart LX automated microscope.

• Anton Paar GmbH
• Bruker Corp.
• Carl Zeiss AG
• Danaher Corp.
• Hitachi Ltd.
• HORIBA Ltd.
• JEOL Ltd.
• Nikon Corp.
• Olympus Corp.
• Oxford Instruments plc
• PAMAS PARTIKELMESS UND ANALYSESYSTEME GMBH
• Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd.
• PVA TePla AG
• Semilab Semiconductor Physics Laboratory Co. Ltd.
• Shimadzu Corp.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
• Tibidabo Scientific Industries Ltd.
• Zaber Technologies Inc.
• Verder International BV

Qualitative and quantitative analysis of companies has been conducted to help clients understand the wider business environment as well as the strengths and weaknesses of key market players. Data is qualitatively analyzed to categorize companies as pure play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified; it is quantitatively analyzed to categorize companies as dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak.

Market Dynamics

Automated Microscopy refers to the use of advanced technology to operate and analyze optical microscopes, enhancing the process of drug discovery, medical diagnostics, and life sciences research. Key components of Automated Microscopy include motorized stages, digital imaging systems, high-resolution cameras, and sensitive detectors. This technology enables the acquisition of high-throughput analysis, leading to high-resolution images, and facilitates the use of advanced techniques such as confocal microscopy, multiphoton microscopy, and super-resolution microscopy. Image analysis, data management solutions, machine learning capabilities, and remote diagnostics are integral parts of Automated Microscopy, offering benefits like classification, service models on a pay-as-you-go basis, and cloud-based solutions. Miniaturization is a recent trend in Automated Microscopy, making it more accessible and cost-effective. The market for Automated Microscopy is expected to grow significantly due to its potential in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical research. There are multiple factors influencing market growth. Our researchers analyzed the data with 2023 as the base year, along with the key drivers, trends, and challenges. 

Key Market Drivers

One of the key factors driving the market growth is the improvement in healthcare and IT infrastructure in emerging economies. Several low and mid-income countries are still struggling to offer easy access to healthcare facilities to their citizens. In addition, The WHO and other international agencies are partnering with several national governments to offer improved healthcare infrastructure.

Moreover, several companies are increasingly investing and targeting emerging opportunities in developing economies. For instance, in Asian countries, the increasing development of healthcare infrastructure is facilitating a favorable environment for life sciences services companies to flourish in the region. Therefore, factors such as the improving infrastructure as well as the development of healthcare and IT infrastructure in developing countries will drive the market growth during the forecast period.

Significant Market Trends

A key factor shaping the market growth is the rise in clinical trials in developing nations. Clinical trials are vital for discovering new drugs, therapies, and treatments for diseases. In addition, they are also essential for finding new ways of diagnosis, disease detection, and disease management. There has been an increase in the number of clinical trials across Asia.

Moreover, several factors including high patient population, friendly market reforms, and enhanced market access have contributed to the rise in the number of clinical trials in the region. In addition, different market players in the pharmaceutical industry are entering strategic alliances for drug discovery and development. Hence, such factors are positively impacting the market. Therefore, it is expected to drive the market growth during the forecast period.

Major Market Challenges

The high cost of laboratory instruments is one of the key challenges hindering market growth. The frequent innovation to add more features to existing instruments has increased the prices of the equipment, which has become a challenge for life sciences tools and service providers as pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies have started to keep a check on their R&D expenses. 

Moreover, life sciences companies cannot minimize the prices of instruments to increase their market penetration as this will impact their profit margins and affect the development of new products in the future. Hence, such factors are negatively impacting the market. Therefore, it is expected to hinder the market growth during the forecast period.

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Key Market Customer Landscape

The market report includes the adoption lifecycle of the market, covering from the innovator’s stage to the laggard’s stage. It focuses on adoption rates in different regions based on penetration. Furthermore, the report also includes key purchase criteria and drivers of price sensitivity to help companies evaluate and develop their growth strategies.

Market Customer Landscape

Segment Overview

The market research report provides comprehensive data (region wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in "USD Billion" for the period 2024 to 2028, as well as historical data from 2018 to 2022 for the following segments.

• Type Outlook
  • Optical microscopes
  • Electron microscopes
  • Scanning probe microscopes
  • Others
• End-user Outlook
  • Hospitals
  • Research facilities
  • Diagnostic centers
• Geography Outlook
  • North America
    • The U.S.
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • The U.K.
    • Germany
    • France
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia
    • China
    • India
  • Rest of the World
    • Australia
    • Argentina
    • Brazil

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Market Analyst Overview

Automated Microscopy refers to the use of advanced technologies and imaging techniques to automate the process of analyzing samples under an Optical Microscope. This market encompasses various microscopy types, including Digital Imaging Systems, Motorized Stages, Scanning Probe Microscope, Cryo-Electron Microscopy, and more. Automation plays a significant role in Drug Discovery, Medical Diagnostics, High-Throughput Screening, and 3D Imaging, enabling Time-Lapse Studies, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning capabilities. Automated Microscopy caters to Diagnostic Laboratories and Research Laboratories in the Healthcare Sector, as well as in Biomedical Research, Materials Science, Forensics, and Life sciences research. High-resolution cameras and sensitive detectors, such as Confocal microscopy, Multiphoton microscopy, and Super-resolution microscopy, are integral to Automated Microscopy. Data management solutions and machine learning capabilities ensure Compatibility and Interoperability, making Automated Microscopy an essential tool for long-term experiments and advanced imaging technologies.

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What are the Key Data Covered in this Market Research Report?

• CAGR of the market during the forecast period
• Detailed information on factors that will drive the market growth and forecasting of the market between 2023 and 2028.
• Precise estimation of the size of the market size and its contribution to the parent market
• Accurate predictions about upcoming market trends and analysis and changes in consumer behavior
• Growth of the market industry across Europe, North America, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa
• Thorough market growth analysis of the market’s competitive landscape and detailed information about companies
• Comprehensive market analysis and report on the factors that will challenge the market research and growth of market companies

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