The automated liquid handling technologies market size is expected to reach USD 6,162.07 million by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Automated Liquid Handling Technologies Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Product (Automated Workstations and Reagents & Consumables), Application, End User, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) – Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
The automated liquid handling technologies market encompasses robotic systems and instruments designed to perform precise and efficient liquid handling tasks in laboratories, including pipetting, dispensing, and sample preparation. The market is experiencing steady growth, driven by increasing demand for high-throughput screening in drug discovery, advancements in genomics research, and the need for improved accuracy and reproducibility in laboratory workflows.
The adoption of artificial intelligence and cloud-based automation is enhancing the efficiency of automated liquid handling technologies, while non-contact dispensing technologies are reducing contamination risks. Opportunities exist in emerging markets, where expanding pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries drive the need for laboratory automation. Additionally, the shift toward sustainable and eco-friendly liquid handling solutions is shaping market trends as companies focus on reducing plastic waste and energy consumption.
Automated Liquid Handling Technologies Market Report Highlights
The automated workstations segment dominated the automated liquid handling technologies market share in 2024. These workstations are essential in pharmaceutical and biotechnology research.
The drug discovery and ADME-Tox research segment dominated the market share in 2024. This prominence is attributed to the extensive screening processes in drug discovery.
The pharmaceutical & biotechnology companies accounted for a major market share in 2024. This is attributed to the consistent need for dispensing samples onto various substrates.
North America dominated the automated liquid handling technologies market share in 2024 primarily due to its well-established life sciences sector and significant investments in research and development.
Key players in the automated liquid handling technologies market include Agilent Technologies, Inc.; Analytik Jena AG; Aurora Biomed Inc.; Corning Incorporated; Eppendorf SE; Formulatrix, Inc.; Gilson, Inc.; Hamilton Company; Hudson Robotics, Inc.; Mettler-Toledo International Inc.; Opentrons Labworks, Inc.; PerkinElmer, Inc.; Sartorius AG; Tecan Group Ltd.; and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Polaris Market Research has segmented automated liquid handling technologies market report on basis of product, application, end user, and region:
By Product Outlook (Revenue-USD Million, 2020–2034)
Automated Workstations
Reagents & Consumables
By Application Outlook (Revenue-USD Million, 2020–2034)
Drug Discovery & ADME-Tox Research
Cancer & Genomic Research
Bioprocessing/Biotechnology
Others
By End User Outlook (Revenue-USD Million, 2020–2034)
Academic & Research Institutes
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies
Contract Research Organizations
By Regional Outlook (Revenue-USD Million, 2020–2034)
North America
US
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Spain
Netherlands
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
Malaysia
South Korea
Indonesia
Australia
Vietnam
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Israel
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of Latin America
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