Microscope Digital Cameras Market By Product (Biological Microscope Camera, Industrial Microscope Camera), By Sensor Type (CMOS (Complementary Metal-oxide Semiconductor), CCD (Charge-Coupled Device)), By Mount Type (C-mount, Eyepiece Mount/Ocular Mount), By End-User (Hospitals & Clinics, Research & Academic Institutes, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies) – Growth, Share, Opportunities & Competitive Analysis, 2018 – 2026

Microscope Digital Cameras Market to Exhibit Healthy Growth from 2018 to 2026

In 2017, the global market for microscope digital cameras was valued at US$ 484.8 million, and it is expected to reach US$ 1,098.9 million by 2026. The factors driving the market’s growth are increasing high-end science and research applications, rising demand from hospitals and clinics, research and academic institutes, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and the various advantages offered by a digital microscope over a conventional microscope. Digital cameras are specifically designed for microscopes and have quickly become indispensable tools. Microscope digital cameras enable users to visualize a live image from the microscope directly on a computer or LCD projector.

Perpetual growth in funding and investment in biotechnology and pharmaceutical R&D is likely to fuel the demand for digital microscope cameras. Several countries’ governments and private organizations are becoming more aware of the benefits of biotechnology and its potential in regenerative medicine, drug discovery, and drug development. Therefore, propelled by the desire for new medical breakthroughs and innovation, the biotechnology industry has continued to witness substantial growth due to increased R&D investment. According to the BDO Biotech Briefing 2017, the average R&D spending across mid-market biotechnology companies in the United States increased by 18.0% from an average of US$ 65.9 million (2015) to US$ 80.6 million (2016). Small biotech companies (revenue less than US$ 50.0 million) increased R&D investment by 24.0%, while large biotech companies increased R&D investment by 20.0%.

The increasing use of microscope digital cameras by end-users such as hospitals and clinics, research and academic institutes, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and biomedical and pharmaceutical engineering (BPE) for fast visual inspection and analysis of samples is assisting in the market’s growth.

Digital microscopes are more cost-effective than conventional optical microscopes. The prices are based on the type of connection, software, and technology used. These microscopes improve the nature of the work (faster setup, easier and safer handling of equipment and samples, and higher image quality).

Market Synopsis

The biological microscope camera segment led the market in 2017.

The microscope digital cameras are mostly used to visualize and analyze biological activities under the digital microscope by hospitals, clinics, and research and academic institutes, which supports the dominance of biological microscope cameras. The biological microscope cameras are used to view and analyze specimens such as blood cells, bacteria, protozoans, skin cells, pond water, dust particles, and prepared slides.

Based on sensor type, the CCD segment forecast will command the market between 2018 and 2026.

Among sensor types, the CCD (charge-coupled device) segment is expected to lead the market as CCD sensors create high-quality, low-noise images as compared to CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor). In addition, CCD sensors provide superior images with fabrication technology, and they have been mass-produced and used for a longer period. Hence they are more mature.

Based on the mount type, the C-mount segment is forecast to lie in the growth phase of the product life cycle (PLC) from 2018 to 2026.

The C-mount segment, which is the most commonly used type of lens mount in machine vision applications and has a wide range of lenses and accessories, would register a phenomenal CAGR and maintain its status quo during the forecast period.

The Research & Academic Institutes Segment Contributes Most to the Overall Growth of the Microscope Digital Cameras Market

Research and academic institutes demonstrated a higher market valuation among end-users due to burgeoning research laboratories and academic institutes, rising funding and investment for life science research, and increasing research activities in these institutes.

North America holds the dominant position due to the larger adoption of digital microscope cameras.

North America held the highest market share in 2017 due to the presence of major market players and research and development (R&D) institutes, a surge in the number of research activities, and continuously rising demand from research, education, and industry.

The presence of multinational market participants makes market penetration challenging for new entrants.

Major players in this space are Olympus Corporation, Nikon Corporation, Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., Roper Technologies, Inc., Carl Zeiss AG, BMS Microscopes b.v., HIROX Co., Ltd., Keyence Corporation, Leica Microsystems, and Vision Engineering Ltd. These market leaders are implementing organic and inorganic growth strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, new product launches, partnerships, and collaborations, in order to gain a competitive advantage. New market entrants are facing tough competition from multinational giants as they struggle with technological developments or innovations, quality issues, product reliability, and post-sale services. In November 2016, Olympus Corporation launched the DP74 microscope digital camera internationally. Microscope digital cameras can be used on biological and industrial microscopes to capture and record images to view on the monitor.

Historical & Forecast Period

This study report includes an analysis for each segment from 2016 to 2026, with 2017 as the base year. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for each of the respective segments is estimated for the forecast period from 2018 to 2026.

Report Scope by Segments

The market for digital microscope cameras includes both qualitative and quantitative analysis of current market dynamics. The report entails all-inclusive information on the global microscope digital cameras market by segmenting the market on the basis of product, sensor type, mount type, end-user, and geography. This report will assist industry investors and associations, medical device industry participants, venture capitalists, research and consulting firms, and healthcare professionals (HCPs) in making business decisions and strategizing market positions.

The current report also incorporates qualitative analysis of market variables such as key market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and trends that deliver better market information for the entire microscope digital camera market. In addition, the report also comprises a graphical representation of the competitive landscape on the basis of their market initiatives and strategies, product portfolio, financial information, and key developments. Major market participants profiled in the study report are Olympus Corporation, Nikon Corporation, Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., Roper Technologies, Inc., Carl Zeiss AG, BMS Microscopes b.v., HIROX Co., Ltd., Keyence Corporation, Leica Microsystems, and Vision Engineering Ltd.

Key questions answered in this report

• What are the current market trends and dynamics in the market for microscope digital cameras, and what are the valuable opportunities for emerging players?
• Which product contributes to the maximum market share?
• Which product accounts for the fastest CAGR during the forecast period?
• Which sensor type held the major market share in 2017?
• Which sensor type would have the fastest segment during the forecast period?
• Which mount type held the major market share in 2017?
• Which mount type would have the fastest segment during the forecast period?
• Which end-user holds a larger market share and why?
• What is the impact of high-cost microscope digital cameras on the market?
• Are low- and middle-income economies investing in digital cameras with microscopes?
• What are the market trends and dynamics in emerging markets such as Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa?

Chapter 1 Preface
1.1 Report Scope and Description
1.1.1 Study Purpose
1.1.2 Target Audience
1.1.3 USP and Key Offerings
1.2 Research Scope
1.3 Research Methodology
1.3.1 Phase I – Secondary Research
1.3.2 Phase II – Primary Research
1.3.3 Phase III – Expert Panel Review
1.3.4 Approaches Adopted
1.3.4.1 Top-Down Approach
1.3.4.2 Bottom-Up Approach
1.3.5 Assumptions
1.4 Market Segmentation

Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Market Snapshot: Global MDC Market
2.1.1 Global MDC Market, by Product, 2017 (US$ Mn)
2.1.2 Global MDC Market, by Sensor Type, 2017 (US$ Mn)
2.1.3 Global MDC Market, by Mount Type, 2017 (US$ Mn)
2.1.4 Global MDC Market, by End-user, 2017 (US$ Mn)
2.1.5 Global MDC Market, by Geography, 2017 (US$ Mn)

Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Market Dynamics
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.1.1 Worldwide Increasing Research and Development Activities Related to Diagnostic Imaging Equipment
3.2.1.2 Driver 2
3.2.1.3 Driver 3
3.2.1.4 Driver 4
3.2.2 Challenges
3.2.2.1 Challenge 1
3.2.2.2 Challenge 2
3.2.3 Opportunities
3.2.3.1 Opportunity 1
3.2.3.2 Opportunity 2
3.3 Attractive Investment Proposition, by Geography, 2017
3.4 Market Positioning of Key Players, 2017

Chapter 4 Global Microscope Digital Cameras (MDC) Market, by Product, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
4.1 Overview
4.2 Biological Microscope Camera
4.2.1 Automated Microscope Camera
4.2.2 Manual Microscope Camera
4.3 Industrial Microscope Camera
4.3.1 Automated Microscope Camera
4.3.2 Manual Microscope Camera

Chapter 5 Global Microscope Digital Cameras (MDC) Market, by Sensor Type, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
5.1 Overview
5.2 CMOS (Complementary Metal-oxide Semiconductor)
5.2.1 Cooled
5.2.2 Non-cooled
5.3 CCD (Charge-coupled Device)
5.3.1 Cooled
5.3.2 Non-cooled

Chapter 6 Global Microscope Digital Cameras (MDC) Market, by Mount Type, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
6.1 Overview
6.2 C-mount
6.3 Eyepiece Mount/Ocular Mount

Chapter 7 Global Microscope Digital Cameras (MDC) Market, by End-user, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
7.1 Overview
7.2 Hospitals & Clinics
7.3 Research & Academic Institutes
7.4 Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies

Chapter 8 Global Microscope Digital Cameras (MDC) Market, by Geography, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.1 Overview
8.2 North America
8.2.1 North America MDC Market, by Product, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.2.2 North America MDC Market, by Sensor Type, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.2.3 North America MDC Market, by Mount Type, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.2.4 North America MDC Market, by End-user, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.2.5 North America MDC Market, by Country, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.2.5.1 U.S.
8.2.5.2 Canada
8.3 Europe MDC Market, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.3.1 Europe MDC Market, by Product, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.3.2 Europe MDC Market, by Sensor Type, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.3.3 Europe MDC Market, by Mount Type, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.3.4 Europe MDC Market, by End-user, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.3.5 Europe MDC Market, by Country/Region, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.3.5.1 U.K.
8.3.5.2 Germany
8.3.5.3 Rest of Europe
8.4 Asia Pacific MDC Market, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.4.1 Asia Pacific MDC Market, by Product, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.4.2 Asia Pacific MDC Market, by Sensor Type, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.4.3 Asia Pacific MDC Market, by Mount Type, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.4.4 Asia Pacific MDC Market, by End-user, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.4.5 Asia Pacific MDC Market, by Country/Region, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.4.5.1 Japan
8.4.5.2 China
8.4.5.3 Rest of Asia Pacific
8.5 Latin America MDC Market, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.5.1 Latin America MDC Market, by Product, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.5.2 Latin America MDC Market, by Sensor Type, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.5.3 Latin America MDC Market, by Mount Type, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.5.4 Latin America MDC Market, by End-user, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.5.5 Latin America MDC Market, by Country/Region, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.5.5.1 Brazil
8.5.5.2 Mexico
8.5.5.3 Rest of Latin America
8.6 Middle East & Africa MDC Market, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.6.1 Middle East & Africa MDC Market, by Product, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.6.2 Middle East & Africa MDC Market, by Sensor Type, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.6.3 Middle East & Africa MDC Market, by Mount Type, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.6.4 Middle East & Africa MDC Market, by End-user, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.6.5 Middle East & Africa MDC Market, by Region, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
8.6.5.1 GCC
8.6.5.2 Rest of Middle East & Africa

Chapter 9 Company Profiles
9.1 Olympus Corporation
9.2 Nikon Corporation
9.3 Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
9.4 Roper Technologies, Inc.
9.5 Carl Zeiss AG
9.6 BMS Microscopes b.v.
9.7 HIROX Co., Ltd.
9.8 KEYENCE CORPORATION
9.9 Leica Microsystems
9.10 Vision Engineering Ltd

List of Figures

FIG. 1 Global Microscope Digital Cameras (MDC) Market: Research Methodology
FIG. 2 Market Size Estimation – Top Down & Bottom up Approach
FIG. 3 Global MDC Market Segmentation
FIG. 4 Global MDC Market, by Product, 2017 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 5 Global MDC Market, by Sensor Type, 2017 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 6 Global MDC Market, by Mount Type, 2017 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 7 Global MDC Market, by End-user, 2017 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 8 Global MDC Market, by Geography, 2017 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 9 Attractive Investment Proposition, by Geography, 2017
FIG. 10 Global Market Positioning of Key Microscope Digital Cameras Manufacturers, 2017
FIG. 11 Global Automated Microscope Camera Market for Microscope Digital Cameras, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 12 Global Manual Microscope Camera Market for Microscope Digital Cameras, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 13 Global Automated Microscope Camera Market for Microscope Digital Cameras, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 14 Global Manual Microscope Camera Market for Microscope Digital Cameras, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 15 Global Cooled Market for Microscope Digital Cameras, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 16 Global Non-cooled Market for Microscope Digital Cameras, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 17 Global Cooled Market for Microscope Digital Cameras, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 18 Global Non-cooled Market for Microscope Digital Cameras, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 19 Global C-mount Market for Microscope Digital Cameras, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 20 Global Eyepiece Mount/Ocular Mount Market for Microscope Digital Cameras, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 21 Global Hospitals & Clinics Market for Microscope Digital Cameras, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 22 Global Research & Academic Institutes Market for Microscope Digital Cameras, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 23 Global Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies Market for Microscope Digital Cameras, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 24 U.S. MDC Market, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 25 Canada MDC Market, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 26 U.K. MDC Market, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 27 Germany MDC Market, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 28 Rest of Europe MDC Market, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 29 Japan MDC Market, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 30 China MDC Market, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 31 Rest of Asia Pacific MDC Market, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 32 Brazil MDC Market, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 33 Mexico MDC Market, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 34 Rest of Latin America MDC Market, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 35 GCC MDC Market, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 36 Rest of Middle East & Africa MDC Market, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)

List of Tables

TABLE 1 Market Snapshot: Global Microscope Digital Cameras (MDC) Market (US$ Mn)
TABLE 2 Global MDC Market, by Product, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 3 Global MDC Market, by Sensor Type, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 4 Global MDC Market, by Mount Type, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 5 Global MDC Market, by End-user, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 6 Global MDC Market, by Geography, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 7 North America MDC Market, by Product, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 8 North America MDC Market, by Sensor Type, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 9 North America MDC Market, by Mount Type, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 10 North America MDC Market, by End-user, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 11 North America MDC Market, by Country, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 12 Europe MDC Market, by Product, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 13 Europe MDC Market, by Sensor Type, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 14 Europe MDC Market, by Mount Type, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 15 Europe MDC Market, by End-user, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 16 Europe MDC Market, by Country/Region, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 17 Latin America MDC Market, by Product, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 18 Latin America MDC Market, by Sensor Type, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 19 Latin America MDC Market, by Mount Type, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 20 Latin America MDC Market, by End-user, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 21 Latin America MDC Market, by Country/Region, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 22 Asia Pacific MDC Market, by Product, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 23 Asia Pacific MDC Market, by Sensor Type, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 24 Asia Pacific MDC Market, by Mount Type, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 25 Asia Pacific MDC Market, by End-user, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 26 Asia Pacific MDC Market, by Country/Region, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 27 Latin America MDC Market, by Product, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 28 Latin America MDC Market, by Sensor Type, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 29 Latin America MDC Market, by Mount Type, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 30 Latin America MDC Market, by End-user, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 31 Latin America MDC Market, by Country/Region, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 32 Middle East & Africa MDC Market, by Product, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 33 Middle East & Africa MDC Market, by Sensor Type, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 34 Middle East & Africa MDC Market, by Mount Type, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 35 Middle East & Africa MDC Market, by End-user, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 36 Middle East & Africa MDC Market, by Region, 2016–2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 37 Olympus Corporation: Company Snapshot (Company Overview; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Description/Key Developments)
TABLE 38 Nikon Corporation: Company Snapshot (Company Overview; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Description/Key Developments)
TABLE 39 Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.: Company Snapshot (Company Overview; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Description/Key Developments)
TABLE 40 Roper Technologies, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Company Overview; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview/Key Developments)
TABLE 41 Carl Zeiss AG: Company Snapshot (Company Overview; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Description/Key Developments)
TABLE 42 BMS Microscopes b.v.: Company Snapshot (Company Overview; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Description/Key Developments)
TABLE 43 HIROX Co., Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Company Overview; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Description/Key Developments)
TABLE 44 KEYENCE CORPORATION: Company Snapshot (Company Overview; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Description/Key Developments)
TABLE 45 Leica Microsystems: Company Snapshot (Company Overview; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Description/Key Developments)
TABLE 46 Vision Engineering Ltd: Company Snapshot (Company Overview; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Description/Key Developments)