Global Laboratory Automation Systems Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast (2025 - 2031)

By Equipment &

Software; Automated Liquid Handling, Microplate Readers, Standalone Robots, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Software and Informatics, and Other Equipment.

By Application;

Drug Discovery, Clinical Diagnostics, Genomics Solutions, Proteomics Solutions, and Other Applications.

By End User;

Research Institutes, Hospitals, and Private Labs, and Academic Institutes.

By Type;

Modular Automation and Total Lab Automation.

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031).
Report ID: Rn160125835 Published Date: January, 2025 Updated Date: February, 2025

Introduction

Global Laboratory Automation Systems Market (USD Million), 2021 - 2031

In the year 2024, the Global Laboratory Automation Systems Market was valued at USD 11,788.57 million. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 18,683.57 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.8%.

The Global Laboratory Automation Systems Market represents a dynamic and rapidly evolving sector within the life sciences and healthcare industries. Laboratory automation systems encompass a wide range of instruments, software, and robotics designed to streamline laboratory workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance data accuracy in various laboratory processes, including sample preparation, analysis, and data management.

Key drivers fueling the growth of the Global Laboratory Automation Systems Market include increasing demand for high-throughput screening, rising emphasis on precision medicine and personalized healthcare, and the need to mitigate labor shortages and reduce operational costs in laboratories. Additionally, technological advancements in laboratory automation, such as robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning, are enabling greater automation and integration of laboratory processes, thereby driving market expansion.

The pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries are major end-users of laboratory automation systems, leveraging these technologies to accelerate drug discovery and development, improve assay reproducibility, and enhance data quality. Furthermore, clinical laboratories and diagnostic centers are adopting automation systems to increase testing throughput, reduce turnaround times, and improve diagnostic accuracy, particularly in areas such as molecular diagnostics, pathology, and clinical chemistry.

Geographically, North America and Europe dominate the Global Laboratory Automation Systems Market, owing to their well-established healthcare infrastructure, extensive research and development activities, and presence of leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. However, the Asia Pacific region is witnessing significant growth in the laboratory automation market, fueled by increasing investments in life sciences research, expanding healthcare expenditure, and rising adoption of automated laboratory solutions in countries such as China, India, and Japan.

The Global Laboratory Automation Systems Market is characterized by technological innovation, increasing demand for workflow optimization, and growing adoption across diverse end-user industries. As laboratories continue to seek ways to improve efficiency, accuracy, and productivity, the demand for advanced laboratory automation solutions is expected to further propel market growth in the coming years.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Equipment & Software
    2. Market Snapshot, By Application
    3. Market Snapshot, By End User
    4. Market Snapshot, By Type
    5. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Global Laboratory Automation Systems Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Increasing Demand for High-throughput Screening
        2. Advancements in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
        3. Growing Emphasis on Cost Reduction and Efficiency Improvement
      2. Restraints
        1. High Initial Investment Costs
        2. Integration Challenges with Existing Infrastructure
        3. Concerns Regarding Data Security and Quality Assurance
      3. Opportunities
        1. Expansion in Emerging Markets
        2. Rapid Technological Advancements
        3. Shift Towards Personalized Medicine and Precision Diagnostics
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Global Laboratory Automation Systems Market, By Equipment & Software, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Automated Liquid Handling
      2. Microplate Readers
      3. Standalone Robots
      4. Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems
      5. Software and Informatics
      6. Other Equipment
    2. Global Laboratory Automation Systems Market, By Application, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Drug Discovery
      2. Clinical Diagnostics
      3. Genomics Solutions
      4. Proteomics Solutions
      5. Other Applications
    3. Global Laboratory Automation Systems Market, By End User, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Research Institutes
      2. Hospitals and Private Labs
      3. Academic Institutes
    4. Global Laboratory Automation Systems Market, By Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Modular Automation
      2. Total Lab Automation
    5. Global Laboratory Automation Systems Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. Tecan Group
      2. Perkinelmer
      3. Thermo Fisher Scientific
      4. Agilent Technologies
      5. Danaher
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market