Micromanipulators are precision instruments used in scientific and industrial applications to manipulate small objects or components with high accuracy and control. They typically consist of a base and a series of arms, levers, or other components that can be adjusted to position a tool or probe with micrometer-level precision. Micromanipulators are commonly used in fields such as biology, electronics, and materials science.

Micromanipulators are used in a variety of segments, including:

1. Life Sciences: Used in laboratory and research settings to manipulate cells, tissues, and other biological samples with precision.
2. Electronics: Used to assemble, repair, and test small electronic components.
3. Materials Science: Used to manipulate and study materials at the nanoscale level.
4. Semiconductor Manufacturing: Used in the production of microchips and other semiconductor components.
5. Medical Devices: Used to perform delicate surgical procedures and to manipulate medical instruments.
6. Aerospace and Defense: Used for precision handling and assembly of components in the aerospace and defense industries.

These are some of the main segments that use micromanipulators, but they are also used in other areas where precise manipulation of small objects is required.

Global micromanipulators market growth is attributed to the increase in number of male infertility cases, rise in disposable income, and surge in adoption of IVF procedures. Moreover, increase in healthcare expenditure and rise in awareness for male healthcare drive the market growth during the forecast period.

The micromanipulators market size was $9,302.48 thousand in 2020, and is estimated to reach $14,316.85 thousand by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.4% from 2021 to 2030.

The micromanipulators industry is segmented into type, application, and region. The micromanipulators industry, by type is categorized into hydraulic, electric, and manual. The two major application segments include cell micromanipulation, industrial micromanipulation, and others. Cell micromanipulation is further segmented into embryonic stem cell transfer, intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), pronuclear zygote injection, embryo reconstruction, micro-surgical applications, and biopsy applications. By region, the micromanipulators market analysis is done across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA.

What is a micromanipulator in biology?

In biology, a micromanipulator is a precision instrument used to manipulate and handle small biological specimens such as cells, tissues, and organisms, with high accuracy and control. It typically consists of a base, a series of arms or levers, and a probe or tool that can be positioned with micrometer-level precision. Micromanipulators are used in laboratory and research settings to perform tasks such as cell culture, microinjection, and manipulation of cells under a microscope. They play a crucial role in biological research, enabling scientists to perform precise and controlled experiments to advance our understanding of biological systems.

Here are ten of the top companies in the micromanipulator industry:

1. Sutter Instrument
2. Narishige Group
3. Warner Instruments
4. Märzhäuser Wetzlar GmbH
5. David Kopf Instruments
6. Eppendorf AG
7. Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH
8. Harvard Apparatus
9. Molecular Devices LLC
10. Bruker Corporation

Note: This list is not comprehensive and is subject to change based on market conditions. The ranking may also vary based on different criteria and sources.