Automated Liquid Handling Market

Global Automated Liquid Handling Market:

The global automated liquid handling market size reached USD 1,155.3 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 2,149.9 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.79% during 2025-2033. The growing need for accuracy in laboratories to minimize human errors is stimulating the market.

Automated Liquid Handling Market Analysis:

• Major Market Drivers: The increasing research in drug development to enable faster and more efficient workflows is propelling the market.
• Key Market Trends: The rise of personalized medicine to enhance precision in genomics and molecular biology labs is acting as a significant growth-inducing factor.
• Competitive Landscape: Some of the major market companies include Agilent Technologies Inc., Analytik Jena GmbH (Endress+Hauser), Aurora Biomed Inc., Corning Incorporated, Danaher Corporation, Eppendorf SE, Gilson Incorporated, Hamilton Company, Mettler Toledo, PerkinElmer Inc., SPT Labtech Ltd., Tecan Group Ltd., and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., among many others.
• Geographical Trends: North America exhibits a clear dominance in the market due to advanced healthcare infrastructure, increasing R&D activities, and the growing adoption of automation technologies in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
• Challenges and Opportunities: The high cost of equipment is hindering the market. However, developing more affordable systems and offering financing options to support wider adoption will continue to strengthen the market over the forecast period.

Automated Liquid Handling Market Trends:

Rising Demand For High-Throughput Workflows

There is an increasing need for faster and more efficient workflows as research processes scale up. In contrast, automated liquid handling systems can process large volumes of samples quickly and accurately, thereby making them essential for high-throughput operations across various scientific and industrial applications, further driving automated liquid handling market growth. For instance, in June 2024, Beckman Coulter Life Sciences launched the Biomek Echo One System, combining the Echo 525 acoustic liquid handler and Biomek i7 hybrid workstation for high-throughput genomic sample preparation. This automated liquid handling system drastically reduces workflow time, thereby enhancing DNA assemblies and NGS library preparation with greater efficiency.

Increasing Focus on Reducing Manual Errors

Manual pipetting and sample handling introduce the risk of variability and human error. Moreover, automated liquid handling systems enhance accuracy and precision, which minimizes these risks by standardizing procedures, thereby ensuring reproducibility and improving the overall quality of lab results. For instance, in May 2024, Hamilton introduced the ZEUS X1, an advanced air displacement pipetting system designed for automated liquid handling. It improves pipetting precision, reduces maintenance, and adapts to liquid characteristics by combining CO-REII technology with a solid-state piston, thereby enhancing laboratory automation and efficiency.

Growing Need for Faster Sample Processing

Laboratories aim to reduce turnaround times for critical tasks like sample preparation and analysis. In addition, automated liquid handling systems streamline these processes, thereby allowing for rapid handling, which significantly reduces the time required for completing workflows, ultimately boosting laboratory efficiency. For instance, in May 2024, Revvity launched the Auto-Pure 2400 liquid handler, designed for use with the T-SPOT.TB test. This automated liquid handling system streamlines TB testing workflows with magnetic cell isolation, processing 24 samples in under 3.5 hours, thereby enhancing efficiency and accuracy for mid-to-high-volume labs.

Global Automated Liquid Handling Industry Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with the market forecast at the global, regional, and country levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, modality, procedure, and end user.

Breakup by Type:

• Standalone
• Individual Benchtop Workstation
• Multi Instrument System
• Others
   

Standalone currently dominates the market

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes standalone, individual benchtop workstation, multi instrument system, and others. According to the report, standalone represented the largest market segmentation.

Standalone systems exhibit a clear dominance in the market due to their flexibility and ease of use. For example, Thermo Fisher’s launch of the KingFisher Apex has improved sample preparation workflows in various laboratories.

Breakup by Modality:

• Disposable Tip
• Fixed Tip
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the modality. This includes disposable tip and fixed tip.

Disposable tip reduces contamination risk in automated liquid handling, ensuring precision. At the same time, the fixed tip is cost-effective for repetitive tasks, offering durability. All in all, both options suit specific workflows depending on contamination sensitivity and application needs.

Breakup by Procedure:

• PCR Setup
• Serial Dilution
• High-Throughput Screening
• Cell Culture
• Whole Genome Amplification
• Plate Reformatting
• Array Printing
• Others
   

PCR setup currently dominates the market

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the procedure. This includes PCR setup, serial dilution, high-throughput screening, cell culture, whole genome amplification, plate reformatting, array printing, and others. According to the report, the PCR setup represented the largest market segmentation.

PCR setup leads the market, which is driven by ensuring precise sample preparation and reducing manual errors. For instance, Tecan launched Fluent Automation Workstation, which enhances PCR setup with high-throughput capabilities and streamlined workflows.

Breakup by End User:

• Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Companies
• Contract Research Organizations
• Academic and Government Research Institutes
   

Biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies currently hold the largest automated liquid handling market share

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end user. This includes biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and academic and government research institutes. According to the report, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies represented the largest market segmentation.

Biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies dominate the market as they require precise, high-throughput solutions for drug discovery and research. For instance, Thermo Fisher launched the Orbitor RS2 robot, which is enhancing laboratory efficiency in these sectors.

Breakup by Region:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Others
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa
   

North America currently dominates the market

The market outlook report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, North America accounted for the largest automated liquid handling market share. 

North America dominates the market, which is driven by advancements in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. Moreover, the region's well-established research infrastructure and strong investment in automation technology contribute to this leadership. Furthermore, Beckman Coulter Life Sciences' launch of the Echo 650 Acoustic Liquid Handler was designed to improve precision in drug discovery workflows. Overall, such innovations and the widespread adoption of automation in clinical labs and research centers bolster North America's prominent position in this growing market.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Detailed profiles of all market companies have also been provided. Some of the key players in the market include:

• Agilent Technologies Inc.
• Analytik Jena GmbH (Endress+Hauser)
• Aurora Biomed Inc.
• Corning Incorporated
• Danaher Corporation
• Eppendorf SE
• Gilson Incorporated
• Hamilton Company
• Mettler Toledo
• PerkinElmer Inc.
• SPT Labtech Ltd.
• Tecan Group Ltd.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
   

(Please note that this is only a partial list of the key players, and the complete list is provided in the report.)

Automated Liquid Handling Market Recent Developments:

• October 2024: BD launched robotics-compatible reagent kits, in collaboration with Hamilton's Microlab NGS STAR automated liquid handling platform to standardize single-cell discovery studies.
• August 2024: Eppendorf launched the epMotion 96 Flex, a 96-channel liquid handling system that bridges the gap between handheld electronic pipettes and fully automated systems. It offers improved efficiency and adaptability with exchangeable dispensing heads and precision pipetting.
• May 2024: Revvity launched the Auto-Pure 2400 liquid handler, designed for use with the T-SPOT.TB test. This automated liquid handling system streamlines TB testing workflows with magnetic cell isolation, processing 24 samples in under 3.5 hours.

Automated Liquid Handling Market Report Scope:

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC's industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the automated liquid handling market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the global automated liquid handling market.
• The study maps the leading, as well as the fastest-growing, regional markets. It further enables stakeholders to identify the key country-level markets within each region.
• Porter's five forces analysis assists stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the automated liquid handling industry and its attractiveness.
• The competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides insight into the current positions of key players in the market.