Focused Ion Beam Industry - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (US); ZEISS International (Germany); Hitachi, Ltd. (Japan)
focused ion beam market is projected to reach USD 1.8 billion by 2028 from an estimated USD 1.3 billion in 2023 , at a CAGR of 7.0% from 2023 to 2028 A Focused Ion Beam (FIB) system is a versatile tool widely used in materials science, semiconductor manufacturing, and other fields requiring precise material modification at the nanometer scale. The technology revolves around a tightly focused beam of ions, typically gallium ions, directed at a sample to accomplish tasks such as imaging, material removal (milling), deposition, and analysis. Principle of Operation The FIB operates similarly to a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), but instead of electrons, it uses ions. Gallium ions are commonly chosen because of their relatively high mass and ease of ionization. When the focused beam of ions strikes the sample, it can sputter away atoms, enabling highly controlled material removal. This capability is particularly useful in applications like circuit ed...