About Scanning Electron Microscope

The capacity of an optical microscope is limited by the wavelength of the light used to see the object. When it comes to studying the structure and arrangement of atoms and molecules, optical microscopes fall short because their resolution is limited by the wavelength of light. In 1931, Max Knoll and Ernst Ruska invented the electron microscope. They used electrons to view objects through a microscope instead of optical light. As electrons have wavelengths that can be measured in angstroms, they are able to overcome the barriers of optical microscopes, thus proving highly beneficial for researchers viewing samples at the nanoscale.
SEMs produce images by examining the electrons scattered by the electron beam on the surface of a specimen. They are extensively used for R&D to analyze the surface of specimens. SEMs produce images by scattering electrons from the specimen surface, thus providing three-dimensional images. This is one of the distinguishing factors compared to TEMs and is an advantage for end-users. With 3D images, the user can get more information about the shape and features of the specimen, which are in many cases more important than the higher magnification provided by TEMs.

Technavio’s analysts forecast the global SEM market to grow at a CAGR of 7.65% during the period 2016-2020.

Covered in this report
The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global SEM market for 2016-2020. To calculate the market size, the report considers the sales of SEMs by each vendor across all regions. The ASP of SEMs is calculated by analyzing the selling prices of SEMs to end-users, which are then used to calculate the market size.

The market is divided into the following segments based on geography:
• Americas
• APAC
• EMEA

Technavio's report, Global Scanning Electron Microscope Market 2016-2020, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key vendors
• Advantest Corp.
• Agilent Technologies
• B-nano Ltd.
• Carl Zeiss AG
• Delong America Inc.
• FEI Co.
• Hitachi High-Technologies Corp.
• JEOL Ltd.
• Pemtron Corp.
• Phenom-World BV
• Tescan

Other prominent vendors
• Advantest
• B-nano
• Delong America
• Keysight Technologies
• Phenom-World
• Pemtron
• TESCAN

Market driver
• Root-cause failure analysis
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Market challenge
• High product cost
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Market trend
• Increased adoption in automobile sector
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Key questions answered in this report
• What will the market size be in 2020 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?

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