Global FIB-SEM System Market Growth 2025-2031

The global FIB-SEM System market size is predicted to grow from US$ 644 million in 2025 to US$ 910 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2025 to 2031.

The FIB-SEM system is an electron microscope system that integrates focused electron beams and scanning ion beams. Focused ion beams can be used for micro processing of samples, scanning electron beams can be used for micro imaging and "two-dimensional" characterization analysis of sample surface morphology, and real-time observation of the FIB processing process. Therefore, the FIB-SEM system can achieve fixed-point etching, deposition, cross-sectional cutting, TEM electron microscopy sample preparation, and micro/nano device preparation of samples Circuit repair, 3D structural characterization, etc.

Global key players of FIB-SEM System include Thermo Fisher Scientific Hitachi and Zeiss, etc. The top three players hold a share over 85%. Japan is the largest market. In terms of product type, Ga Ion Source is the largest segment, occupied for a share of 95%, and in terms of application, Material Science has a share about 40 percent.

Analysis of FIB-SEM system market drivers

1. Demand for semiconductor technology iteration

Advanced process node promotion:

3nm/2nm chip process requires atomic-level defect detection, and FIB-SEM supports nanoscale circuit editing and material composition analysis (such as EDS/EBSD integration) to help improve yield.

3D packaging technology (such as Chiplet) relies on FIB-SEM for through-silicon via (TSV) cross-sectional analysis and interface defect positioning.

Semiconductor material innovation:

The microstructure research of third-generation semiconductors (GaN, SiC) and two-dimensional materials (graphene) requires FIB-SEM to achieve atomic-level resolution imaging (<0.5nm).

2. Biomedical and life science research

Tissue engineering and drug delivery:

FIB-SEM supports cell-material interface imaging, analyzes the distribution of nanoparticles in the body, and accelerates targeted drug development.

Brain neuroscience: 3D reconstruction of the whole brain neural network is achieved through volume electron microscopy (SBEM), promoting the study of the mechanism of neurodegenerative diseases.

Implantable medical devices:

Analysis of nanoscale surface morphology of biocompatible materials (such as degradable stents) to optimize device design.

3. Breakthroughs in materials science

Research and development of new energy materials:

Study on the growth mechanism of lithium dendrites in solid-state batteries requires FIB-SEM combined with low-temperature in-situ electron microscopy technology.

Analysis of hydrogen embrittlement: Observation of metal microscopic crack propagation in transmission electron microscope samples prepared by FIB.

Design of nanocomposite materials:

FIB-SEM supports 3D structural characterization of multimodal materials (such as graphene/metal composites) to help optimize performance.

4. Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing

Micro-nano manufacturing upgrade:

The complex structure processing of MEMS sensors (such as inertial measurement units) relies on the ion beam direct writing technology of FIB-SEM.

Nanoscale circuit repair of flexible electronics (such as foldable screens) drives the growth of equipment demand.

Intelligent quality control:

AI integrated FIB-SEM system realizes automated defect detection (such as wafer surface particle analysis) to improve production line efficiency.

5. Academic and policy support

Research funding:

Global nanotechnology R&D investment increased by 8% annually (NSF data), and universities/national laboratories purchased FIB-SEM for cutting-edge exploration.

China's "14th Five-Year Plan" focuses on supporting the localization of electron microscopes, giving rise to local equipment demand.

Open source science trends:

FIB-SEM data sharing platforms (such as EMPIAR) promote interdisciplinary cooperation and accelerate technology popularization.

6. Technology integration and innovation

Multimodal combined technology:

FIB-SEM is integrated with Raman spectroscopy/AFM to achieve morphology-composition-mechanics multi-attribute correlation analysis.

In-situ electrical testing: Directly measure carrier transport characteristics on FIB-prepared nanostructures.

AI-assisted analysis:

Deep learning algorithms increase FIB-SEM imaging speed by 3-5 times and reduce the operating threshold.

Market growth forecast and competition focus.

Decisive factors:

Resolution and processing accuracy: Breakthrough to sub-nanometer level (<0.3nm) to support quantum material research.

Automation and data ecology: Develop AI-driven full-process solutions (such as sample preparation-imaging-analysis integration).

Summary: The three core driving forces of semiconductor technology generational evolution, biomedical interdisciplinary integration, and material science paradigm innovation, coupled with policy support and AI technology empowerment, promote FIB-SEM from a scientific research tool to an industrial standard. Chinese companies need to break through the bottlenecks of ion source stability and software algorithms to seize the high-end market.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “FIB-SEM System Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world FIB-SEM System sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected FIB-SEM System sales for 2025 through 2031. With FIB-SEM System sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world FIB-SEM System industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global FIB-SEM System landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on FIB-SEM System portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global FIB-SEM System market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for FIB-SEM System and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global FIB-SEM System.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of FIB-SEM System market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Ga Ion Source
Non-Ga Ion Source

Segmentation by Application:
Material Science
Life Sciences
Semiconductor

This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Hitachi
Zeiss
JEOL Ltd
Tescan Group
Raith

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

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