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Free sample available. image: https://info.scienceandmedicinegroup.com/hubfs/2026.png --- [![SMG logo](https://info.scienceandmedicinegroup.com/hubfs/SMG%20logo.png)](https://www.scienceandmedicinegroup.com/) - [SMG](https://www.scienceandmedicinegroup.com/) - [BioInformatics](https://www.scienceandmedicinegroup.com/bioinformatics/) - [IMV](https://www.scienceandmedicinegroup.com/imv/) - [Kalorama](https://www.scienceandmedicinegroup.com/kalorama/) - [SDI](https://www.scienceandmedicinegroup.com/sdi/) - [IBO](https://instrumentbusinessoutlook.com/) - [Resource Hub](https://www.scienceandmedicinegroup.com/resource-hub/) [Contact Us](https://www.scienceandmedicinegroup.com/contact-us/) #### Now published - available for immediate access   # **The SDi Global Assessment Report I**s Now Available   ### The 2026 SDi Global Assessment Report is the latest edition of the industry standard publication trusted since 1980, succeeding the 2025 report with fully updated market sizing, revised five-year forecasts through 2030, and refreshed competitive intelligence across every instrument category.   ####  Chromatography · Mass Spectrometry · Flow Cytometry · PCR · Life Science Instrumentation · and 80+ more   Part of the [SMG Market Research Reports](https://info.scienceandmedicinegroup.com/market-research-reports-services-and-data-smg?hsLang=en) portfolio — six research products for life science and diagnostics commercial teams.    [Purchase the 2026 Report](https://www.scienceandmedicinegroup.com/product/the-2026-global-assessment-report-the-analytical-and-life-science-instrumentation-industry/) [Download Free Market Sample Brief](https://share.hsforms.com/1_mUAF8DiT3aYu-8nmaLB9Aedkt5) [Watch Webinar On Demand](https://share.hsforms.com/18SBTsXlJT9a6dhaHVUBwBgedkt5) ### Trusted by the world's leading instrumentation companies since 1980  ##  80+ **Instrument Technolo****gies** ##  8 Global Geographies ##  [45](https://www.scienceandmedicinegroup.com/sdi/)  Years of Expertise  ##  1190 **Pages of Intelligence** ABOUT THIS REPORT ## The SDi Global Assessment Report: 80+ instrument markets. One comprehensive source. The [SDi](https://www.scienceandmedicinegroup.com/sdi/) Global Assessment Report is the most comprehensive source of [life science market research](https://www.scienceandmedicinegroup.com/products/market-reports/) and analytical instrumentation market intelligence available. Now in its 45th year, the report is trusted by virtually every major instrumentation company in the United States, Europe, and Japan to inform strategic planning, competitive positioning, investment decisions, and go-to-market execution. The 2026 edition succeeds the widely referenced 2025 Global Assessment Report and incorporates updated market sizing, revised five-year forecasts, and the latest competitive landscape data across all 80+ instrument categories. The 2026 edition covers the full spectrum of the market across every major technology category: chromatography, mass spectrometry, life science instrumentation, molecular spectroscopy, atomic spectroscopy, microscopy, lab automation, materials characterization, and more, segmented by product type, end market, industry sector, geography, lab function, and application. ##### FREE PREVIEW ## **Not ready to purchase? Start with a free preview.** Download the 2026 Sample Market Brief, a full-format excerpt from the SDi Global Assessment Report that shows you exactly what is inside every technology chapter. 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Whether you are looking for chromatography market data, mass spectrometry market intelligence, flow cytometry market size, or life science instrumentation forecasts, every technology chapter delivers: - Technology overview and product subsegment breakdown - Market sizing and demand by product type (initial systems, aftermarket, service) - Five-year demand forecast with CAGR through 2030 - Market demand by end market and industry sector - Regional market analysis across eight major geographies - Country-level demand breakdown - Lab function segmentation (Basic Research, Applied R&D, QA/QC, Analytical Service, Methods Development) - Application analysis with innovation and growth mapping - Vendor market share data and competitive positioning - Supplier participation matrix across product subsegments - Recent market developments: M&A activity, product launches, licensing agreements ##### NOW AVAILABLE ## Purchase the 2026 SDi Global Assessment Report Get immediate access to market sizing, five-year forecasts through 2030, vendor market share, and competitive intelligence across 80+ analytical and life science instrument technologies. 1,190 pages. 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Our client list includes virtually every major analytical instrumentation company in the United States, Europe, and Japan. Our research is conducted by senior consultants and expert scientific market researchers who continuously update and cross-check data through both primary and secondary sources including direct engagement with end users, vendors, regulatory agencies, and industry observers. SDi is part of [Science and Medicine Group](https://info.scienceandmedicinegroup.com/market-research-reports-services-and-data-smg?hsLang=en), an expanding collection of research and advisory companies spanning the laboratory, scientific, and medical space. ## FAQs ### What is the SDi Global Assessment Report? The SDi Global Assessment Report is the annual market intelligence publication for the life science and analytical instrumentation industry. Published by Strategic Directions International, part of Science and Medicine Group, it covers market sizing, five-year demand forecasts, vendor market share, and competitive analysis across 80+ instrument technologies. The report has been the industry standard since 1980.  ### What instrument technologies does the 2026 SDi Global Assessment Report cover? The 2026 report covers more than 80 instrument technologies across ten categories: chromatography, life science instrumentation, mass spectrometry, molecular spectroscopy, atomic spectroscopy, surface science and microscopy, materials characterization, lab automation and informatics, sample preparation, and lab equipment. Each category has its own dedicated chapter with the same depth of market data and analysis.  ### Does the SDi Global Assessment Report cover pharmaceutical and materials science markets? Yes. 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The 2026 SDi Global Assessment Report includes dedicated mass spectrometry chapters covering LC/MS, GC-MS, MALDI-TOF, time of flight, and ion mobility spectrometry. Each chapter includes market sizing, five-year demand forecasts through 2030, regional analysis, and vendor market share data.  ### Is the SDi Global Assessment Report available as ongoing access rather than a one-time purchase? The report is published annually, providing a consistent benchmark for year-over-year market tracking. The optional Quarterly Datastream upgrade delivers data updates between editions. [IBO](https://instrumentbusinessoutlook.com/) (Instrument Business Outlook) is available separately for continuous competitive intelligence between annual report cycles.  ### How can I preview the SDi Global Assessment Report before purchasing? Download the free Sample Market Brief — a full-format excerpt showing the complete structure and data depth of a technology chapter. 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Fill out the form below and we will get back to you within one business day. © 2026 | Science and Medicine Group.  All rights reserved.  [Privacy Policy](https://www.scienceandmedicinegroup.com/privacy-policy/)   ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "FAQPage", "mainEntity" : [ { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "The SDi Global Assessment Report is the annual market intelligence publication for the life science and analytical instrumentation industry. Published by Strategic Directions International, part of Science and Medicine Group, it covers market sizing, five-year demand forecasts, vendor market share, and competitive analysis across 80+ instrument technologies. 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