Laboratory automation systems are integrated technologies that use robotics, software, and advanced instrumentation to automate laboratory workflows and processes, including sample preparation, handling, analysis, and data management. The primary purpose of laboratory automation systems is to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and throughput while reducing manual intervention and human error.
The laboratory automation systems market consists of sales by entities (organizations, sole traders, or partnerships) of hardware, software, robotics, and integrated solutions that automate laboratory workflows. These systems streamline tasks like sample preparation, handling, analysis, and data management, minimizing manual errors and boosting efficiency.
The global laboratory automation systems market was valued at $4,100.3 million in 2020 which grew till 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 7.00%.
Increasing Volume Of Laboratory Tests And Sample Processing In Clinical
During the historic period, the laboratory automation systems market was driven by the increasing volume of laboratory tests and sample processing in clinical settings. Laboratory tests and sample processing in clinical refers to the procedures used to collect, prepare, analyze, and interpret patient samples such as blood, urine, or tissue to diagnose, monitor, and manage diseases. The increase in laboratory tests and sample processing in clinical settings is driven by the rising prevalence of diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and COVID-19, which require frequent diagnostic testing and continuous patient monitoring. Laboratory automation systems help laboratory tests and sample processing in clinical settings by automating sample handling, testing, and data analysis, which increases processing speed, reduces human error, and improves the accuracy and efficiency of diagnostic results. For instance, in 2024, according to Medicover, a Sweden-based healthcare and diagnostic provider, the number of laboratory tests totaled 136.2 million in 2024, up from 119.2 million in 2023. Therefore, the laboratory automation systems market was driven by the increasing volume of laboratory tests and sample processing in clinical settings during the historic period.
Artificial Intelligence And Autonomous Intelligence
Companies operating in the laboratory automation systems market are increasingly prioritizing the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous intelligence across laboratory workflows, instrumentation, and data analysis. This trend focuses on enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and reproducibility by leveraging AI-powered robotic platforms, autonomous experiment execution, and intelligent data interpretation. For instance, in February 2026, Cenevo, a UK-based life sciences company, launched two AI agents to streamline lab operations. These tools target key bottlenecks in protocol handling and automation while ensuring regulatory compliance. It exemplifies the integration of artificial intelligence and autonomous intelligence by autonomously digitizing protocols and executing complex laboratory workflows with minimal human intervention.
The global laboratory automation systems market is fairly fragmented, with a large number of small players operating in the market. The top 10 competitors in the market made up 24.32% of the total market in 2024.
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The report covers market characteristics; size and growth; segmentation; regional and country breakdowns; competitive landscape; market shares; trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's history and forecasts market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider laboratory automation systems; and compares it with other markets.
The report covers the following chapters
- Introduction and Market Characteristics- Brief introduction to the segmentations covered in the market, definitions and explanations about the segments, key products and supply chain.
- Key Trends- Highlights the major trends shaping the global market. This section also highlights likely future technologies and developments in the market.
- Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework- Analysis on PESTEL, end use industries, market growth rate, global historic (2020-2025) and forecast (2025-2030, 2035F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods, forecast growth contributors and total addressable market (TAM).
- Regional And Country Analysis- Historic (2020-2025) and forecast (2025-2030, 2035F) market values and growth and market share comparison by region and country.
- Market Segmentation- Contains the market values (2020-2025) (2025-2030, 2035F) and analysis for each segment by type, by equipment and software, by applications and by end-user in the market. Historic (2020-2025) and forecast (2025-2030) and (2030-2035) market values and growth and market share comparison by region market.
- Regional Market Size and Growth- Regional market size (2025), historic (2020-2025) and forecast (2025-2030, 2035F) market values and growth and market share comparison of countries within the region. This report includes information on all the regions Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa and major countries within each region.
- Competitive Landscape- Details on the competitive landscape of the market, estimated market shares and company profiles of the leading players.
- Other Major And Innovative Companies Details on the company profiles of other major and innovative companies in the market.
- Competitive Benchmarking- Briefs on the financials comparison between major players in the market.
- Competitive Dashboard- Briefs on competitive dashboard of major players.
- Key Mergers and Acquisitions- Information on recent mergers and acquisitions in the market is covered in the report. This section gives key financial details of mergers and acquisitions which have shaped the market in recent years.
- Recent Developments Information on recent developments in the market covered in the report.
- Market Opportunities And Strategies Describes market opportunities and strategies based on findings of the research, with information on growth opportunities across countries, segments and strategies to be followed in those markets.
- Conclusions And Recommendations- This section includes recommendations for AI in manufacturing providers in terms of product/service offerings geographic expansion, marketing strategies and target groups.
- Appendix- This section includes details on the NAICS codes covered, abbreviations and currencies codes used in this report.
Markets Covered:
- 1) By Type: Modular Automation; Total Lab Automation
- 2) By Equipment And Software: Automated Liquid Handling; Microplate Readers; Standalone Robots; Automated Storage; Retrieval
- 3) By Application: Drug Discovery; Clinical Diagnostics; Genomics Solutions; Proteomics Solutions; Other Applications
- 4) By End User: Biotechnology And Pharmaceutical Industries; Research Institutes; Hospitals And Private Labs; Academic Institutes
- Companies Mentioned: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Danaher Corporation (Beckman Coulter Life Sciences); Tecan Group Ltd.; Revvity, Inc. (PerkinElmer Inc.); Agilent Technologies, Inc.
- Countries: China; Australia; India; Indonesia; Taiwan; Japan; South Korea; USA; Germany; Italy; Spain; UK; France; Russia
- Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; South East Asia; 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; laboratory automation systems indicators comparison.
- 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.