Lab Automation Global Market Report 2026

Lab automation involves leveraging technology and machinery to streamline and enhance laboratory processes, minimizing manual intervention and boosting efficiency. It encompasses a multi-disciplinary approach aimed at researching, developing, optimizing, and leveraging technologies within the laboratory to enable new and improved processes.

The primary stages in lab automation include the pre-analytical stage, analytical stage, post-analytical stage, and total lab automation. The pre-analytical stage in laboratory medicine refers to the testing phase preceding the actual analysis of a specimen. It encompasses various processes such as discrete processing and continuous flow and finds applications in diagnostics, genomic solutions, microbiology, drug discovery, proteomic solutions, among others. It serves diverse end-users including pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, research and diagnostic laboratories, among others.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the lab automation market by increasing costs of robotic systems, analytical instruments, automated testing devices, and imported laboratory components, leading to higher project expenses. Regions with significant import dependence such as North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific are experiencing cost escalation and installation delays. Segments including analytical stage automation, diagnostic automation, and total lab automation systems are most affected. However, tariffs are also encouraging development of regional manufacturing capabilities, local integration services, and domestic technology innovation, supporting long term stability.

The lab automation market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides lab automation market statistics, including lab automation industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a lab automation market share, detailed lab automation market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the lab automation industry. This lab automation market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The lab automation market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.03 billion in 2025 to $8.83 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising complexity of laboratory research, increasing need for faster testing processes, growing emphasis on precision and reproducibility, expansion of pharmaceutical and biotech research, early adoption of mechanical lab assistance.

The lab automation market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.2 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for automated diagnostic systems, increasing laboratory modernization initiatives, growing need for high throughput testing, expanding clinical and genomic research activities, strengthening investment in advanced laboratory infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include rising shift toward reducing manual laboratory workloads, growing focus on improving testing efficiency and throughput, increasing adoption of automated diagnostic systems, expansion of automated workflows across research environments, strengthening emphasis on accuracy consistency and reliability in labs.

The rising demand for personalized medicine is expected to propel the growth of the lab automation market going forward. Personalized medicine, also known as precision medicine, refers to a medical approach that tailors healthcare decisions, practices, interventions, and treatments to individual patients. The demand for personalized medicine is on the rise due to several factors, including advancements in genomics and molecular diagnostics, increased awareness and education, a growing burden of chronic diseases, and its cost-effectiveness. Lab automation improves the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of laboratory procedures, allowing healthcare professionals and researchers to develop personalized medicine approaches that improve patient outcomes and optimize treatment efficacy. For instance, in February 2024, according to the Personalized Medicine Coalition (PMC), a US-based advocacy organization, in 2023, the FDA approved 16 new personalized treatments for rare disease patients, a rise from just six approvals in 2022. Thus, rising demand for personalized medicine is driving the growth of the lab automation market.

Major companies operating in the lab automation market are developing innovative solutions such as lab automation systems for microbiology laboratories, to help optimize lab space and streamline work flow. Lab automation systems for microbiology laboratories are advanced technological solutions designed to streamline and enhance the processing, analysis, and management of microbiological samples and data. For instance, in January 2023, Becton, Dickinson, and Company, a US-based medical technology company, launched the new third-generation BD Kiestra Total Lab Automation System for microbiology laboratories. The system is modular and capable of supporting and matching the requirements of laboratories, thereby improving laboratory operations, increasing budgetary efficiencies, and advancing laboratory outcomes. It is a sophisticated, completely automated robotic system that streamlines and improves microbiology laboratory procedures such as sample processing, digital imaging, incubation, and result analysis. Furthermore, several features such as automated microbiology processes, modular and scalable design, the BD Synapys microbiology informatics solution, and high throughput processing, will transform clinical bacteriological testing, improve laboratory outcomes, and meet the changing needs of modern microbiology laboratories.

In March 2024, Bruker Corporation, a US-based manufacturer of scientific instruments, acquired Chemspeed Technologies AG for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Bruker aims to enhance productivity in research and development (R&D) and quality control (QC) departments by offering modular automation solutions that can transform R&D productivity in various industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotech, chemicals, materials, cosmetics, and food. Chemspeed Technologies AG is a Switzerland-based lab automation company that provides high-throughput and high-output research and development and quality control workflow solutions.

Major companies operating in the lab automation market report are Thermo Fisher Scientific, Becton Dickinson And Company (BD), Agilent Technologies Inc., PerkinElmer LLC, Beckman Coulter Inc., Biomek Inc., Bio-Rad Laboratories, QIAGEN N.V., Tecan Group, Brooks Life Sciences, Hamilton Company, Promega Corporation, Opentrons Labworks Inc, Analytik Jena AG, Gilson Inc., Eppendorf Corporate, Hudson Robotics, Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, Zymo Research Corp., Perceptive Instruments Ltd., Synthace Ltd., Festo Corp., Roche Diagnostics, Peak Analysis & Automation (PAA)

North America was the largest region in the lab automation market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the lab automation market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the lab automation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The lab automation market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as workflow analysis and optimization, system integration, custom software development, instrument maintenance and support, and training. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Lab Automation Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses lab automation market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

Reasons to Purchase

• Gain a truly global perspective with the most comprehensive report available on this market covering 16 geographies.
• Assess the impact of key macro factors such as geopolitical conflicts, trade policies and tariffs, inflation and interest rate fluctuations, and evolving regulatory landscapes.
• Create regional and country strategies on the basis of local data and analysis.
• Identify growth segments for investment.
• Outperform competitors using forecast data and the drivers and trends shaping the market.
• Understand customers based on end user analysis.
• Benchmark performance against key competitors based on market share, innovation, and brand strength.
• Evaluate the total addressable market (TAM) and market attractiveness scoring to measure market potential.
• Suitable for supporting your internal and external presentations with reliable high-quality data and analysis
• Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 2-3 working days of order along with an Excel data sheet for easy data extraction and analysis.
• All data from the report will also be delivered in an excel dashboard format.

Where is the largest and fastest growing market for lab automation ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The lab automation market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
• The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
• The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
• The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Stage Of Automation: Pre-Analytical Stage; Analytical Stage; Post-Analytical Stage; Total Lab Automation
• 2) By Process: Discrete Processing; Continuous Flow
• 3) By Application: Diagnostics; Genomic Solutions; Microbiology; Drug Discovery; Proteomic Solutions; Other Applications
• 4) By End-User: Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies; Research and Diagnostic Laboratories; Other End-Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Pre-Analytical Stage: Sample Collection; Sample Preparation; Sample Storage
• 2) By Analytical Stage: Sample Analysis; Data Collection; Testing & Measurement
• 3) By Post-Analytical Stage: Data Interpretation; Reporting Results; Quality Control
• 4) By Total Lab Automation: End-To-End Automation Of Lab Processes; Integration Of Pre, Analytical, And Post-Analytical Stages
• Companies Mentioned: Thermo Fisher Scientific; Becton Dickinson And Company (BD); Agilent Technologies Inc.; PerkinElmer LLC; Beckman Coulter Inc.; Biomek Inc.; Bio-Rad Laboratories; QIAGEN N.V.; Tecan Group; Brooks Life Sciences; Hamilton Company; Promega Corporation; Opentrons Labworks Inc; Analytik Jena AG; Gilson Inc.; Eppendorf Corporate; Hudson Robotics; Beckman Coulter Life Sciences; Zymo Research Corp.; Perceptive Instruments Ltd.; Synthace Ltd.; Festo Corp.; Roche Diagnostics; Peak Analysis & Automation (PAA)
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
• Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
• Delivery Format: Word, PDF or Interactive Report
• + Excel Dashboard
• Added Benefits
• Bi-Annual Data Update
• Customisation
• Expert Consultant Support

Added Benefits available all on all list-price licence purchases, to be claimed at time of purchase. Customisations within report scope and limited to 20% of content and consultant support time limited to 8 hours.