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Atomic Force Microscope
Atomic-force microscopy (AFM) or scanning-force Microscopy (SFM) is a very-high-resolution type of scanning probe microscopy (SPM), with demonstrated resolution on the order of fractions of a nanometer, more than 1000 times better than the optical diffraction limit. AFM provides a 3D profile of the surface on a nanoscale, by measuring forces between a sharp probe (<10 nm) and surface at very short distance (0.2-10 nm probe-sample separation). The probe is supported on a flexible cantilever. The AFM tip “gently” touches the surface and records the small force between the probe and the surface. Atomic force microscopy is arguably the most versatile and powerful microscopy technology for studying samples at nanoscale. It is versatile because an atomic force microscope can not only image in three-dimensional topography, but it also provides various types of surface measurements to the needs of scientists and engineers. It is powerful because an AFM can generate images at atomic resolution with angstrom scale resolution height information, with minimum sample preparation.
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Atomic-force microscopy (AFM) or scanning-force Microscopy (SFM) is a very-high-resolution type of scanning probe microscopy (SPM), with demonstrated resolution on the order of fractions of a nanometer, more than 1000 times better than the optical diffraction limit. AFM provides a 3D profile of the surface on a nanoscale, by measuring forces between a sharp probe (<10 nm) and surface at very short distance (0.2-10 nm probe-sample separation). The probe is supported on a flexible cantilever. The AFM tip “gently” touches the surface and records the small force between the probe and the surface. Atomic force microscopy is arguably the most versatile and powerful microscopy technology for studying samples at nanoscale. It is versatile because an atomic force microscope can not only image in three-dimensional topography, but it also provides various types of surface measurements to the needs of scientists and engineers. It is powerful because an AFM can generate images at atomic resolution with angstrom scale resolution height information, with minimum sample preparation.
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Atomic Force Microscope Industry Research Report 2026
Market perspective
Atomic-force microscopy (AFM) or scanning-force Microscopy (SFM) is a very-high-resolution type of scanning probe microscopy (SPM), with demonstrated resolution on the order of fractions of a nanometer, more than 1000 times better than the optical diffraction limit. AFM provides a 3D profile of the surface on a nanoscale, by measuring forces between a sharp probe (<10 nm) and surface at very short distance (0.2-10 nm probe-sample separation). The probe is supported on a flexible cantilever. The AFM tip “gently” touches the surface and records the small force between the probe and the surface. Atomic force microscopy is arguably the most versatile and powerful microscopy technology for studying samples at nanoscale. It is versatile because an atomic force microscope can not only image in three-dimensional topography, but it also provides various types of surface measurements to the needs of scientists and engineers. It is powerful because an AFM can generate images at atomic resolution with angstrom scale resolution height information, with minimum sample preparation.
Global Atomic Force Microscope key players include Bruker Corporation, JPK Instruments, NT-MDT, Keysight Technologies, Park Systems, etc. Global top five manufacturers hold a share about 80%. Asia-Pacific is the largest market, with a share about 35%, followed by North America, with a share about 30 percent. In terms of product, Industrial Grade AFM is the largest segment, with a share about 60%. And in terms of application, the largest application is Nanomaterials science, followed by Semiconductors and Electronics, Life Sciences and Biology, etc.
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This report quantifies the global Atomic Force Microscope market in terms of revenue (US$ million) and, where applicable, sales volume (Units), using 2025 as the base year and providing annual historical and forecast data for 2021–2032.
It standardizes definitions of Types and Applications, harmonizes vendor attribution, and presents comparable time series by company, Type, Application, and region/country, including indicative price bands (US$/Units) and concentration ratios (CR5/CR10).
The outputs are intended to support strategy development, budgeting, and performance benchmarking for brand owners, manufacturers, retailers, channel partners, and investors; data are structured with consistent units and fields to facilitate integration into internal FP&A and BI systems.
Key Companies & Market Share Insights
This section profiles leading manufacturers, combining 2021–2025 results with a 2026–2032 outlook. It reports revenue, market share, price bands, product and application mix, regional and channel mix, and key developments (M&A, capacity additions, certifications). It also provides global revenue, average price, and—where applicable—sales volume by manufacturer, and calculates CR5/CR10 and rank changes to support comparative benchmarking.
Atomic Force Microscope Market by Company
Bruker Corporation
NT-MDT
Keysight Technologies
Park Systems
Witec
Asylum Research (Oxford Instruments)
Nanonics Imaging
Nanosurf
Hitachi High-Technologies
RHK Technology
A.P.E. Research
Atomic Force Microscope Segment by Type
Research Grade AFM
Industrial Grade AFM
Atomic Force Microscope Segment by Application
Life Sciences and Biology
Semiconductors and Electronics
Nanomaterials Science
Other
Atomic Force Microscope Segment by Region
North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Spain
Netherlands
Switzerland
Sweden
Poland
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
Taiwan
Southeast Asia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Colombia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Türkiye
GCC Countries
Key Drivers & Barriers
High-impact rendering factors and drivers have been studied in this report to aid the readers to understand the general development. Moreover, the report includes restraints and challenges that may act as stumbling blocks on the way of the players. This will assist the users to be attentive and make informed decisions related to business. Specialists have also laid their focus on the upcoming business prospects.
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Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Research objectives, research methods, data sources, data cross-validation;
Chapter 2: Introduces the report scope of the report, executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc.), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.
Chapter 3: Detailed analysis of Atomic Force Microscope manufacturers competitive landscape, price, production and value market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 4: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product production/output, value, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 5: Production/output, value of Atomic Force Microscope by region/country. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next six years.
Chapter 6: Consumption of Atomic Force Microscope in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and production of each country in the world.
Chapter 7: Provides the analysis of various market segments by type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 8: Provides the analysis of various market segments by application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 9: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 10: Introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 11: The main points and conclusions of the report.
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Scope & coverage.
Types
- Research Grade AFM
- Industrial Grade AFM
Applications
- Life Sciences and Biology
- Semiconductors and Electronics
- Nanomaterials Science
- Other
Companies covered
- Bruker Corporation
- NT-MDT
- Keysight Technologies
- Park Systems
- Witec
- Asylum Research (Oxford Instruments)
- Nanonics Imaging
- Nanosurf
- Hitachi High-Technologies
- RHK Technology
- A.P.E. Research
Inside the report.
1 Preface
- 1.1 Scope of Report
- 1.2 Reasons for Doing This Study
- 1.3 Research Methodology
- 1.4 Research Process
- 1.5 Data Source
- 1.5.1 Secondary Sources
- 1.5.2 Primary Sources
2 Market Overview
- 2.1 Product Definition
- 2.2 Global Market Growth Prospects
- 2.2.1 Global Atomic Force Microscope Market Size (2021-2032)
- 2.2.2 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales (2021-2032)
- 2.2.3 Global Atomic Force Microscope Market Average Price (2021-2032)
- 2.3 Atomic Force Microscope by Type
- 2.3.1 Market Value Comparison by Type (2021 VS 2025 VS 2032) & (US$ Million)
- 2.3.2 Research Grade AFM
- 2.3.3 Industrial Grade AFM
- 2.4 Atomic Force Microscope by Application
- 2.4.1 Market Value Comparison by Application (2021 VS 2025 VS 2032)
- 2.4.2 Life Sciences and Biology
- 2.4.3 Semiconductors and Electronics
- 2.4.4 Nanomaterials Science
- 2.4.5 Other
3 Market Competitive Landscape by Manufacturers
- 3.1 Global Atomic Force Microscope Market Competitive Situation by Manufacturers (2021 Versus 2025)
- 3.2 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales (Units) of Manufacturers (2021-2026)
- 3.3 Global Atomic Force Microscope Revenue of Manufacturers (2021-2026)
- 3.4 Global Atomic Force Microscope Average Price by Manufacturers (2021-2026)
- 3.5 Global Atomic Force Microscope Industry Ranking, 2024 VS 2025 VS 2026
- 3.6 Global Manufacturers of Atomic Force Microscope, Manufacturing Sites & Headquarters
- 3.7 Global Manufacturers of Atomic Force Microscope, Product Type & Application
- 3.8 Global Manufacturers of Atomic Force Microscope, Established Date
- 3.9 Global Atomic Force Microscope Market CR5 and HHI
- 3.10 Global Manufacturers Mergers & Acquisition
4 Manufacturers Profiled
- 4.1 Bruker Corporation
- 4.1.1 Bruker Corporation Company Information
- 4.1.2 Bruker Corporation Business Overview
- 4.1.3 Bruker Corporation Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.1.4 Bruker Corporation Atomic Force Microscope Product Portfolio
- 4.1.5 Bruker Corporation Recent Developments
- 4.2 NT-MDT
- 4.2.1 NT-MDT Company Information
- 4.2.2 NT-MDT Business Overview
- 4.2.3 NT-MDT Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.2.4 NT-MDT Atomic Force Microscope Product Portfolio
- 4.2.5 NT-MDT Recent Developments
- 4.3 Keysight Technologies
- 4.3.1 Keysight Technologies Company Information
- 4.3.2 Keysight Technologies Business Overview
- 4.3.3 Keysight Technologies Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.3.4 Keysight Technologies Atomic Force Microscope Product Portfolio
- 4.3.5 Keysight Technologies Recent Developments
- 4.4 Park Systems
- 4.4.1 Park Systems Company Information
- 4.4.2 Park Systems Business Overview
- 4.4.3 Park Systems Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.4.4 Park Systems Atomic Force Microscope Product Portfolio
- 4.4.5 Park Systems Recent Developments
- 4.5 Witec
- 4.5.1 Witec Company Information
- 4.5.2 Witec Business Overview
- 4.5.3 Witec Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.5.4 Witec Atomic Force Microscope Product Portfolio
- 4.5.5 Witec Recent Developments
- 4.6 Asylum Research (Oxford Instruments)
- 4.6.1 Asylum Research (Oxford Instruments) Company Information
- 4.6.2 Asylum Research (Oxford Instruments) Business Overview
- 4.6.3 Asylum Research (Oxford Instruments) Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.6.4 Asylum Research (Oxford Instruments) Atomic Force Microscope Product Portfolio
- 4.6.5 Asylum Research (Oxford Instruments) Recent Developments
- 4.7 Nanonics Imaging
- 4.7.1 Nanonics Imaging Company Information
- 4.7.2 Nanonics Imaging Business Overview
- 4.7.3 Nanonics Imaging Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.7.4 Nanonics Imaging Atomic Force Microscope Product Portfolio
- 4.7.5 Nanonics Imaging Recent Developments
- 4.8 Nanosurf
- 4.8.1 Nanosurf Company Information
- 4.8.2 Nanosurf Business Overview
- 4.8.3 Nanosurf Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.8.4 Nanosurf Atomic Force Microscope Product Portfolio
- 4.8.5 Nanosurf Recent Developments
- 4.9 Hitachi High-Technologies
- 4.9.1 Hitachi High-Technologies Company Information
- 4.9.2 Hitachi High-Technologies Business Overview
- 4.9.3 Hitachi High-Technologies Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.9.4 Hitachi High-Technologies Atomic Force Microscope Product Portfolio
- 4.9.5 Hitachi High-Technologies Recent Developments
- 4.10 RHK Technology
- 4.10.1 RHK Technology Company Information
- 4.10.2 RHK Technology Business Overview
- 4.10.3 RHK Technology Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.10.4 RHK Technology Atomic Force Microscope Product Portfolio
- 4.10.5 RHK Technology Recent Developments
- 4.11 A.P.E. Research
- 4.11.1 A.P.E. Research Company Information
- 4.11.2 A.P.E. Research Business Overview
- 4.11.3 A.P.E. Research Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.11.4 A.P.E. Research Atomic Force Microscope Product Portfolio
- 4.11.5 A.P.E. Research Recent Developments
5 Global Atomic Force Microscope Market Scenario by Region
- 5.1 Global Atomic Force Microscope Market Size by Region: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 5.2 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales by Region: 2021-2032
- 5.2.1 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales by Region: 2021-2026
- 5.2.2 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales by Region: 2027-2032
- 5.3 Global Atomic Force Microscope Revenue by Region: 2021-2032
- 5.3.1 Global Atomic Force Microscope Revenue by Region: 2021-2026
- 5.3.2 Global Atomic Force Microscope Revenue by Region: 2027-2032
- 5.4 North America Atomic Force Microscope Market Facts & Figures by Country
- 5.4.1 North America Atomic Force Microscope Market Size by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 5.4.2 North America Atomic Force Microscope Sales by Country (2021-2032)
- 5.4.3 North America Atomic Force Microscope Revenue by Country (2021-2032)
- 5.4.4 United States
- 5.4.5 Canada
- 5.4.6 Mexico
- 5.5 Europe Atomic Force Microscope Market Facts & Figures by Country
- 5.5.1 Europe Atomic Force Microscope Market Size by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 5.5.2 Europe Atomic Force Microscope Sales by Country (2021-2032)
- 5.5.3 Europe Atomic Force Microscope Revenue by Country (2021-2032)
- 5.5.4 Germany
- 5.5.5 France
- 5.5.6 U.K.
- 5.5.7 Italy
- 5.5.8 Russia
- 5.5.9 Spain
- 5.5.10 Netherlands
- 5.5.11 Switzerland
- 5.5.12 Sweden
- 5.5.13 Poland
- 5.6 Asia Pacific Atomic Force Microscope Market Facts & Figures by Country
- 5.6.1 Asia Pacific Atomic Force Microscope Market Size by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 5.6.2 Asia Pacific Atomic Force Microscope Sales by Country (2021-2032)
- 5.6.3 Asia Pacific Atomic Force Microscope Revenue by Country (2021-2032)
- 5.6.4 China
- 5.6.5 Japan
- 5.6.6 South Korea
- 5.6.7 India
- 5.6.8 Australia
- 5.6.9 Taiwan
- 5.6.10 Southeast Asia
- 5.7 South America Atomic Force Microscope Market Facts & Figures by Country
- 5.7.1 South America Atomic Force Microscope Market Size by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 5.7.2 South America Atomic Force Microscope Sales by Country (2021-2032)
- 5.7.3 South America Atomic Force Microscope Revenue by Country (2021-2032)
- 5.7.4 Brazil
- 5.7.5 Argentina
- 5.7.6 Chile
- 5.7.7 Colombia
- 5.8 Middle East and Africa Atomic Force Microscope Market Facts & Figures by Country
- 5.8.1 Middle East and Africa Atomic Force Microscope Market Size by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 5.8.2 Middle East and Africa Atomic Force Microscope Sales by Country (2021-2032)
- 5.8.3 Middle East and Africa Atomic Force Microscope Revenue by Country (2021-2032)
- 5.8.4 Egypt
- 5.8.5 South Africa
- 5.8.6 Israel
- 5.8.7 Türkiye
- 5.8.8 GCC Countries
6 Segment by Type
- 6.1 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales by Type (2021-2032)
- 6.1.1 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales by Type (2021-2032) & (Units)
- 6.1.2 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Market Share by Type (2021-2032)
- 6.2 Global Atomic Force Microscope Revenue by Type (2021-2032)
- 6.2.1 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales by Type (2021-2032) & (US$ Million)
- 6.2.2 Global Atomic Force Microscope Revenue Market Share by Type (2021-2032)
- 6.3 Global Atomic Force Microscope Price by Type (2021-2032)
7 Segment by Application
- 7.1 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales by Application (2021-2032)
- 7.1.1 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales by Application (2021-2032) & (Units)
- 7.1.2 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Market Share by Application (2021-2032)
- 7.2 Global Atomic Force Microscope Revenue by Application (2021-2032)
- 7.2.1 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales by Application (2021-2032) & (US$ Million)
- 7.2.2 Global Atomic Force Microscope Revenue Market Share by Application (2021-2032)
- 7.3 Global Atomic Force Microscope Price by Application (2021-2032)
8 Value Chain and Sales Channels Analysis of the Market
- 8.1 Atomic Force Microscope Value Chain Analysis
- 8.1.1 Atomic Force Microscope Key Raw Materials
- 8.1.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 8.1.3 Atomic Force Microscope Production Mode & Process
- 8.2 Atomic Force Microscope Sales Channels Analysis
- 8.2.1 Direct Comparison with Distribution Share
- 8.2.2 Atomic Force Microscope Distributors
- 8.2.3 Atomic Force Microscope Customers
9 Global Atomic Force Microscope Analyzing Market Dynamics
- 9.1 Atomic Force Microscope Industry Trends
- 9.2 Atomic Force Microscope Industry Drivers
- 9.3 Atomic Force Microscope Industry Opportunities and Challenges
- 9.4 Atomic Force Microscope Industry Restraints
10 Report Conclusion
11 Disclaimer
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