Rising interest in pharmaceutical- and biotechnology-related research and the resultant spurt in investments in these areas are reviving growth in the particle counters and particle size analyzers market worldwide. New applications that monitor indoor air quality (IAQ), drinking water quality, and nanoparticles are likely to bring additional revenues in the near future. The market is characterized by consolidations as manufacturers try to keep pace with technological advancements within the industry as well as in end-user industries. Large international conglomerates have been on an acquisition spree, buying out some of the most important industry participants, changing the competitive landscape.

This Frost & Sullivan research examines the airborne and liquid-borne particle counter markets as well as the particle size analyzer market and their respective sub-segments. The study also provides analyses based on geographic regions and end users. Discussions on prevailing market challenges and strategic recommendations are likely to benefit the clients immensely.

Increasing Demand for High Quality Products and Regulatory Edicts Drive Market Expansion

Particle counters and particle size analyzers play an important role in the safety and quality of end products. According to the analysts, "The potential impact of the size and number of particles in a particular environment, or the benefits from their specific characteristics can be of great significance in many industries." Lack of careful monitoring of particulates could adversely impact the final product in industries such as pharmaceuticals or semiconductors. The demand for high quality products increases the need for particle counters and sizers. With the growing utilization of these instruments, end users are also improving their knowledge about particulates and their characteristics, leading to proper usage and increase in product quality.

Quality standards such as the ISO 9000 are not merely satisfied with the subjective assessments on product quality. Regulatory edicts from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration in the United States and their equivalents across the world require companies to offer qualitative data about the level of cleanliness and safety. As the need for sanitary manufacturing and research environments increases, many industries are reconsidering their cleaning methods and moving away from ozone-depleting cleaning agents. This will result in a prolific increase in the use of particle counters and sizers.

Asia Pacific Region Holds Untapped Revenue Potential

Market participants are seeking new growth opportunities in the Asia Pacific markets due to sagging demand from major end-user applications such as semiconductors, electronics manufacturing, mining, and pulp and paper industries in other regions. Deregulation measures combined with the opening up of several economies such as China makes this region a hotbed of opportunities. This will eventually result in a rise in market share and revenues for manufacturers targeting these markets.

The analysts conclude, "With the end-user industries moving toward miniaturization of products as well as particles, manufacturers will require a broad product portfolio and instruments that cater to a wide spectrum of applications including the emerging ones. In addition, brand recognition, quality of service, price, and technological expertise are likely to be the key competitive factors.

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