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The sample preparation techniques market segment is comprised of a series of basic technologies that have little in common, apart from the fact that they are used to prepare samples for further analysis by various technologies throughout the overall instrumentation market. This market assessment includes market size and growth data for the following technologies:

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The Surface Science market includes instruments involved in imaging samples at the micro or nano level, and potentially analyzing their chemical and physical properties. These products range from standard optical microscopes to highly sophisticated systems based on ion optics in ultra high vacuum environments. This report includes market size and growth data on the following…

This in-depth analysis of the Atomic Spectroscopy market includes eight individual technologies that are primarily associated with the determination of the elemental composition of a sample.

This report covers:

• Atomic Absorption
• Arc/Spark OES
• ICP
• ICP mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)
• X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
• X-ray fluorescence (XRF)
• Elemental Analyzers
• TOC and Other Sum Parameters

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For customers seeking to know not just the market for laboratory instruments, but how many instruments there are in use, SDi has made available a supplemental spreadsheet deliverable for the 84 analytical technologies covered in the Global Assessment Report 2026. 

The SDi Installed Base DataFile covers 273 instrument types in total, providing estimates of 2025 average prices, unit shipments,…

The SDi Global Assessment Report provides detailed data on every major life science and analytical instrument technology in the industry, enabling you and your staff to make accurate evaluations and informed decisions. Numerous vendors, distributors and investors will reference this report over the coming years as the most comprehensive and accurate source of information on…

The 2025 SDi Global Assessment Datastream is only available to those who have purchased The 2025 Global Assessment Report: The Analytical and Life Science Instrumentation Industry.

The Bioprocessing Market Report analyzes market size, growth trends, and advancements in technology and scale across the development, research, and manufacturing of cell-derived therapeutic products. It focuses on six key categories of laboratory instrumentation and products essential to bioprocessing workflows, from early-stage research to clinical trial-ready products: Media & Supplements, Process Chromatography, Filtration Systems,…

The latest market innovations are often the primary focus of product development, research workflows, and routine research. Despite being a standard lab technique, PCR is at the cutting edge of scientific innovation including next generation sequencing, sample preparation, and protocol computerization.

This 100+ page report outlines the inner…

Particle sizing and distribution analysis is fundamental to quality, safety, and innovation in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, industrial materials, and environmental monitoring. The ability to measure particles suspended in liquids supports research, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance worldwide. The technologies and applications for fluid particle sizing have advanced rapidly, shaped by improvements in optics, imaging, automation, and data…

The Market Opportunity for Laboratory Instrumentation in Academia report by Strategic Directions International (SDi) provides a comprehensive analysis of the global market for analytical and life science laboratory instrumentation in academic settings, focusing on universities and research institutions. The report covers market sizing, segmentation, forecasts, vendor shares, technology overviews, and regional trends from 2024…

The Cell and Gene Therapy Tools & Products report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global market for tools and products used in cell and gene therapy (C&GT) research and development. It examines market size, growth dynamics, and technological advancements across seven major categories of laboratory instrumentation and consumables: general techniques, gene therapy tools, transduction…

Software systems underpin nearly all advanced technologies, procedures, and data analytics in laboratories—whether involved in routine sample analysis or complex research activities. The automation capabilities they provide allow scientists to streamline workflows, set analytical parameters, comply with regulatory requirements, and record, organize, and analyze data. Their very existence makes high-throughput testing possible, and their capabilities…