Automated Microscopy Market Expected to Reach $13 Billion by 2032—Allied Market Research

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Automated Microscopy Market," The automated microscopy market was valued at $7.1 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $13 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2023 to 2032.

Automated microscopes have become invaluable tools in the healthcare sector, revolutionizing the way medical professionals conduct diagnostic and research activities. Automated microscope combines the power of traditional microscopy with advanced automation and digital imaging technologies. Automated microscopes streamline the imaging process by automatically focusing, scanning, and capturing high-resolution images of biological specimens, including tissue samples, blood cells, and microorganisms. Automation not only enhances efficiency and reduces the risk of human error but also allows for high-throughput analysis, making them essential for tasks such as cancer screening, blood cell counting, and microbiological research. 

The Automated Microscopy Market Trends that contributes toward the growth of Automated Microscopy Market Sizeincludes surge in adoption of automated microscope owing to its high precision, technological advancement in automated microscopy technology. The healthcare industry has witnessed a remarkable surge in the adoption of automated microscopes, driven primarily by their unparalleled precision and numerous advantages. Automated microscopes are equipped with advanced imaging and analytical capabilities that offer high levels of precision and consistency in a wide range of medical applications, from diagnosing diseases to conducting research. Automated microscopes not only enhance the accuracy of diagnoses but also significantly reduce the margin of error, making them invaluable tools for healthcare professionals. Automated microscopes are capable of handling large volumes of samples efficiently and can automatically scan, capture, and analyze microscopic images, reducing the need for manual intervention. This not only saves time but also enhances productivity, making healthcare operations more cost-effective. Some automated microscopes used for medical diagnosis are BioTek Lionheart LX Automated Microscope IVD (Agilent Technologies, Inc.) and BioTek Lionheart FX Automated Microscope. 

Technological advancements such as integration of imaging software in the automated microscopes have emerged as a major driver for the Automated Microscopy Industry. This technological advancement has revolutionized the way healthcare professionals and researchers analyze cellular and molecular structures, thereby facilitating more accurate diagnoses and cutting-edge research. The incorporation of sophisticated imaging software allows for the automation of complex microscopy processes, such as image acquisition, analysis, and data interpretation. This automation not only enhances the efficiency of healthcare laboratories but also reduces the risk of human error, ultimately improving the reliability and consistency of results. For instance, in 2022, the National Library of Medicine conducted a study to evaluate the GIANI (General Image Analysis of Nuclei-based Images) image analysis software for automated analysis for microscopes. The study anticipated the GIANI will be a useful tool for researchers in various biomedical fields. Thus, the technological advancement in automated microscopy is expected to drive the growth of the Automated Microscopy Market Size. 

However, high cost of automated microscopes is the major restraint for the Automated Microscopy Industry growth. In addition, integration of artificial intelligence in the automated microscopy presents major growth opportunity for the growth of Automated Microscopy Market Size in the future. 

The global automated microscopy market is segmented on the basis of product type, application, end user, and region. By product, the market is classified into optical microscope, electron microscope and scanning probe microscope. By application, the market is categorized into medical diagnosis, life science research and drug discovery and pharmaceutical. Based on end user, the market is segmented into diagnostic laboratories, research laboratories and pharmaceutical industry. Region-wise, the market is analyzed across North America (the U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, and rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (Japan, China, Australia, India, South Korea, and rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Brazil, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and rest of LAMEA). 

On the basis of product type, the optical microscope segment was the major Automated Microscopy Market Share in 2022, owing to advancements in optical microscopy and cost effectiveness of optical microscope. 

On the basis of applications, the drug discovery and pharmaceutical segment was the major revenue contributor in 2022, owing to increase in R&D activities for the drug discovery and development. 

On the basis of end user, the research laboratories and pharmaceutical industry segment was the major revenue contributor in 2022, owing to growth in pharmaceutical sector and adoption of advanced tools for R&D.   

North America accounted for a majority of the global automated microscopy market share in 2022 and is anticipated to remain dominant during the Automated Microscopy Market Forecast period. This is attributed to rise in prevalence of chronic disorder, strong presence of key players, and high number of tattoo removal procedures. However, Asia-Pacific is anticipated to witness fastest growth during the Automated Microscopy Market Analysis period, owing to increase in prevalence of ophthalmic disorders, and rise in number of hospitals & clinics. 

Key Findings of the Study 

• By product type, the optical microscope segment was the highest contributor to the market in 2022. 

• By application, the drug discovery and pharmaceutical segment was the highest contributor to the market in 2022. 

• By end user, the pharmaceutical industry segment dominated the market in 2022, and is expected to continue this trend during the forecast period. 

• By region, North America garnered the largest revenue share in 2022. However, Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest rate   during the forecast period.