The global lab automation market size is expected to reach USD 11.60 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 6.64% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Factors such as increasing demand for higher efficiency & productivity coupled with the rising need for cost reduction are driving the growth. Moreover, technological advancements and the growing complexity of laboratory workflows are further contributing to the market expansion. For instance, advanced and modern labs deal with numerous complex processes and high throughput workflows, thus, to simplify such complex processes advanced lab systems are in high demand from laboratories.
The rising application of lab automation for speeding up laboratory processes is one of the major factors contributing to market expansion. For instance, Clinical chemistry applications have been replaced by lab automation for tasks such as solid-phase extraction, powder dosing, dilution to weight, sample extraction, and sample preparation for analysis. Similarly, for synthetic biology workflow processes, tasks such as DNA fragment construction, the culture of the host organism, colony selection, final data collection, and analysis have been replaced by automated processes. Therefore, an increase in the number of applications is expected to fuel their adoption in the coming years.
Moreover, the rising integration of lab automation with advanced digitalization and connectivity trends is likely to offer significant growth opportunities for the market in the coming years. Integration of advanced laboratory equipment with cloud-based platforms, and LIMS platforms allow real-time data monitoring, and convenient data exchange for better flexibility and efficiency. Also, recent digital product introductions are anticipated to offer more traction for the market over the forecast period. For instance, in December 2022 LabVantage Solutions, Inc. launched its new LIMS platform to help labs process faster and lower the overall cost of the process.
Furthermore, various organic and inorganic developments done by market players in term of new launches, collaborations, acquisitions, and new facility expansions are likely to have a positive impact on market growth. For instance, in January 2023 QIAGEN launched its new EZ2 connect MDX platform for automatic sample processing in diagnostic laboratories. Similarly, in April 2023 Molgen acquired Synchron lab automation, a leader in lab automated systems. This acquisition helped Molgen to efficiently build advanced automated solutions for its customers.
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The continuous flow segment held the largest revenue share of 56.93% in 2022, owing to the higher demand for continuous flow systems in industries and the surging adoption of continuous flow in laboratories for offering high-quality services
The modular automation systems segment dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 51.69% in 2022, attributed to the mix-and-match capabilities and flexibility capabilities offered by modular systems
Clinical chemistry analyzers end-use segment held the largest revenue share in 2022. Factors such as technological advancements, rising preference for automated laboratory instruments, and higher demand for advanced systems in clinical chemistry labs for sample handling, storage, and labeling are contributing to the largest revenue share of the segment
North America dominated the global market for lab automation with a revenue share of 35.76% in 2022, attributed to the presence of a well-established healthcare framework, and robust demand for advanced systems across laboratories
Grand View Research has segmented the global lab automation market based on process, automation type, end-use, and region:
Lab Automation Process Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Continuous Flow
By Workflow
Sequential Processing
Parallel Processing
By Components
Consumables
Equipment
Discrete Processing
By Method
Centrifugal Discrete Processing
Random Access Discrete Processing
By Components
Consumables
Equipment
By Workflow
Dependent Analysis
Independent Analysis
Lab Automation Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Total Automation Systems
By Steps
Pre-analysis
Centrifugation
Sample Preparation
Sample Sorting
Transport Mechanisms
Liquid Handling
Sample Storage
Sample Analysis
Modular Automation Systems
By Steps
Specimen Acquisition & Identification & Labelling
Transport Mechanisms
Sample Preparation
Sample Loading & Aspiration
Reagent Handling & Storage
Sample Analysis & Measurements
Lab Automation End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Clinical Chemistry Analysis
Photometry & Fluorometry
Immunoassay Analysis
Electrolyte Analysis
Other end-uses
Lab Automation Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Sweden
Denmark
Norway
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Thailand
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Argentina
MEA
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Kuwait
List of Key Players in the Lab Automation Market
QIAGEN
PerkinElmer Inc.
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
Siemens Healthcare GmbH
Danaher
Agilent Technologies, Inc.
Eppendorf SE
Hudson Robotics
Aurora Biomed Inc.
BMG LABTECH GmbH
Tecan Trading AG
Hamilton Company
F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd
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