Focused Ion Beam System Market Size, Share, Growth, And Industry Analysis By Type (Precisional Cutting, Selective Deposition, Enhanced Etching-Iodine, End Point Detection) By Application (Metallurgy/Materials Science, Semiconductor Device Modification, TEM Specimen Field), Regional Insights, and Forecast To 2031

Updated On: 08 April 2024

Focused Ion Beam System Market Report Overview

• 
• Request a Free Sample to learn more about this report

The global focused ion beam system market size was USD 366.5 million in 2022 and market is projected to touch USD 508.85 million by 2031, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.7% during the forecast period.

A focused ion beam system (FIB system) is a tool for exploiting an ion beam to mill and examine a specimen. In other words, local milling and deposition of particular specimen locations are carried out while the specimen surface is observed. The system is used to prepare specimens for transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), as well as to modify semiconductor devices' circuits and process metals, soft materials, and biological specimens that have been fixed into place.

A focused ion beam system is a device that produces a high-energy ion beam also called a focused ion beam. The FIB-enabled system has extensive utility in 3D imaging techniques and the semiconductor industry. The demand for semiconductors is increasing exponentially which further drives the demand for focused ion beam systems. Additionally, due to the increasing utility of focused ion beam systems, businesses are investing substantially in research and development which would contribute to increasing the focused ion beam system market share.

COVID-19 Impact: Semiconductors To Drive Up The Demand For FIB Enabled System

The unanticipated COVID-19 pandemic had prompted the implementation of strict lockdown regulations across a number of nations, which had disrupted the import and export activities of focused ion beam systems. However, one of the main factors that contributed to the demand for semiconductors growing during the COVID-19 pandemic was the rise in demand for smart digital solutions across key industries. Since semiconductors require high energy ion beams, the rise in semiconductor demand is anticipated to increase demand for focused ion beam systems.

Latest Trends

"FIB Enabled Failure Analysis System To Increase Adoption In Electronic Equipment"

Focused ion beam, invariably known as FIB, is a method that is extensively used in the semiconductor industry for tasks like circuit reconfiguration, schematic verification, microcircuit failure investigation, mask repair, and site-specific specimen preparation for TEM. Microcircuit Failure Analysis is one of these applications that is crucial. Focused ion beam system market growth is primarily driven by rising demand for FIB-based failure analysis tools in the electronics industry and circuit editing applications.

Focused Ion Beam System Market Segmentation

• 
• Request a Free Sample to learn more about this report

• By Type Analysis

According to type, the market can be segmented into Precisional Cutting, Selective Deposition, Enhanced Etching-Iodine, and End Point Detection. Among these the precisional cutting segment is the leading segment by type.

• By Application Analysis

Based on application, the market can be divided into Metallurgy/Materials Science, Semiconductor Device Modification, and TEM Specimen Field. The metallurgy/Materials Science segment is having the largest share by application.

Driving Factors

"Nanofabrication Technology To Magnify The Demand "

At the nanoscale, the focused ion beam system is quite versatile and efficient in performing work. The most potent FIB feature is precisely controlled milling, which gives users the freedom to modify samples, remove material from specific areas, or carve out any shape they can imagine in a variety of substrates and materials. It is an excellent all-purpose tool for creating nano-patterns and other applications that are related. The focused ion beam system market share is expected to grow due to FIB's effectiveness in nanofabrication.

"Development In New Ion Sources To Contribute To Market Demand "

Focused beams of ions have a multitude of functions, from nanoscale imaging to the creation of nanomaterials. Commercially focused ion beams (FIBs) are utilized in a wide number of applications. Access to a greater range of ionic species, a variety of beam energies (in particular low energies), and higher resolution could significantly increase the usefulness of focused ion beams. The development of numerous new ion sources, including helium, lithium, and others, presents market expansion potential and will further support the broadening application of focused beams of ion systems.

Restraining Factors

"Elevated Prices Of FIB Equipment To Restrict The Market Size"

Seeing as high-focused ion beams need precision and efficiency, focused ion beam systems are quite expensive pieces of machinery as ions and other parts of equipment have a significant cost that drives the inclusive cost of the FIB systems. This would prevent a sizable portion of market participants from purchasing focused ion beam systems. As a result, the market for focused ion beam systems would be smaller due to the industry's players' decreased demand.

Focused Ion Beam System Market Regional Insights

• 
• Request a Free Sample to learn more about this report

"North America To Lead Due To Technological Advancement "

Given its technological leadership in the electronics and semiconductors sector, North America is now the world's largest region for focused ion beam systems. Additionally, due to the semiconductor industry's continued growth, the North America market is anticipated to experience strong growth during the forecasted period. Europe, with its industrial backbone, is the second largest region for the market for FIB-enabled systems after North America.

Key Industry Players

"Key Players Focus on Partnerships to Gain a Competitive Advantage "

Prominent market players are making collaborative efforts by partnering with other companies to stay ahead of the competition. Many companies are also investing in new product launches to expand their product portfolio. Mergers and acquisitions are also among the key strategies used by players to expand their product portfolios.

List of Market Players Profiled

• Hitachi High-Technologies (Japan)
• FEI (Switzerland)
• Evans Analytical (U.S.)
• Carl Zeiss (Germany)
• Raith GmbH (Germany)
• JEOL (Japan)

Report Coverage

This research profiles a report with extensive studies that take into description the firms that exist in the market affecting the forecasting period. With detailed studies done, it also offers a comprehensive analysis by inspecting the factors like segmentation, opportunities, industrial developments, trends, growth, size, share, restraints, etc. This analysis is subject to alteration if the key players and probable analysis of market dynamics change.