The global automated sample preparation technology market size is projected to reach USD 2.58 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 9.62% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is witnessing strong growth, propelled by rising demand for high-throughput solutions, improved accuracy, and reduced human error in research and diagnostics. Increasing adoption across genomics, proteomics, clinical testing, and drug discovery is further accelerating market expansion. Additionally, technological advancements in robotics, integration with next-generation sequencing platforms, and growing investments in life sciences R&D are enhancing workflow efficiency and reliability. With laboratories prioritizing automation to streamline processes and reduce turnaround times, the market is poised for sustained growth over the coming years.
Advancements in automation, robotics, and AI-integrated platforms are transforming the automated sample preparation technology industry by streamlining complex workflows, enhancing precision, and enabling high-throughput processing. These innovations reduce manual intervention, minimize variability, and improve scalability, positioning automation as a critical driver for efficiency and reliability in research, clinical diagnostics, and pharmaceutical applications.
Furthermore, rising investments in life sciences R&D by pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, and academic institutes are fueling demand for automated sample preparation technologies. Increased funding supports innovation in genomics, proteomics, and drug discovery, driving the adoption of advanced automation solutions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and throughput in both research and clinical applications.
High capital investment and ongoing maintenance costs of automated sample preparation systems pose a significant restraint on market growth. Small and mid-sized laboratories, as well as emerging research institutes, often face budget constraints that limit the adoption of these advanced technologies. Additionally, the need for specialized personnel to operate and maintain such systems can further increase operational expenses, slowing widespread implementation despite the clear benefits of efficiency, accuracy, and high-throughput capabilities.
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By product & service, the instruments segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024, driven by the increasing demand for automated sample preparation systems in research and clinical diagnostics. Continuous technological advancements, high precision, and the need for high-throughput workflows support the segment’s growth.
By application, the clinical diagnostics segment dominated the market with a share of 33.79% in 2024, owing to the rising demand for accurate and rapid diagnostic testing. Increasing adoption of automated workflows and molecular diagnostics has further strengthened its market position.
By end use, the pharmaceutical & biotechnology companies segment captured the largest market share in 2024, driven by growing investments in drug discovery, development, and high-throughput research. The segment’s growth is further supported by the adoption of automated sample preparation technologies to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reproducibility in laboratory workflows.
Grand View Research has segmented the global automated sample preparation technology market based on product & service, application, end use, and region:
Automated Sample Preparation Technology Product & Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Instruments
Consumables
Software & Services
Automated Sample Preparation Technology Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Clinical Diagnostics
Genomics & Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Proteomics & Metabolomics
Drug Discovery & Development
Others
Automated Sample Preparation Technology End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies
Academic & Research Institutes
Hospitals & Diagnostic Laboratories
Others
Automated Sample Preparation Technology Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Australia
Thailand
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East and Africa (MEA)
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Kuwait
List of Key Players in the Automated Sample Preparation Technology Market
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
Agilent Technologies, Inc.
PerkinElmer, Inc.
QIAGEN N.V.
Danaher Corporation
Tecan Group Ltd.
Eppendorf AG
Hamilton Company
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
Merck KGaA
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