NanoScientific Highlights Strong Growth in Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) Market, with Park Systems Recognized as the Global Leader
- 10 Nov 2025
- Volume 29
- NANOscientific Magazine, 2025
The global nano metrology landscape is entering a new era of growth and innovation, led by the rising demand for atomic force microscopy (AFM) in both research and industrial applications. According to the latest “Atomic Force Microscopy Market – Global Forecast to 2030” report by MarketsandMarkets™, the AFM market is expected to grow from USD 513.6 million in 2024 to USD 762.2 million by 2030, reflecting a robust 7.1% CAGR.
This surge underscores the increasing reliance on AFM as a central tool in semiconductor development, advanced materials research, and life sciences—areas where nanoscale precision is indispensable. Nano metrology continues to evolve beyond traditional imaging, expanding into multimodal approaches that integrate AFM with complementary technologies such as digital holographic microscopy (DHM) and imaging spectroscopic ellipsometry (ISE).
Within this expanding market, Park Systems has been recognized as the number one global AFM company, holding the highest worldwide revenue share and positioned as a “Star Player” for its combined leadership in revenue and product breadth. The company’s proprietary True Non-Contact™ Mode and automation capabilities enable high-resolution, non-destructive imaging that is increasingly critical for both industrial quality control and cutting-edge scientific discovery.
The report also notes Park Systems’s strategic acquisitions, including Switzerland-based Lyncée Tec SA (DHM), which strengthen its role as a one-stop provider of advanced metrology. This momentum reflects a broader trend: nanoscale measurement is no longer a specialized research tool but a key enabler of progress across industries.
For the nanoscience community, these findings reaffirm that AFM and related nano metrology technologies are not only thriving but also becoming essential drivers of innovation in the decade ahead.
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