Automated Liquid Handling Market
Automated Liquid Handling Market Forecasts to 2032 – Global Analysis By Product (Robotic Liquid Handling Systems, Semi-Automated Liquid Handling Systems, Fully Automated Liquid Handling Systems, Pipetting Systems and Dispensing Systems), Component, Technology, Application, End User and By Geography
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Automated Liquid Handling Market is accounted for $2.64 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $6.03 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 12.5% during the forecast period. Automated liquid handling refers to the use of robotic systems and precision instruments to accurately and efficiently transfer, dispense, and manipulate liquids in laboratory settings. This technology minimizes human intervention, reducing errors, contamination risks, and repetitive strain while enhancing reproducibility and throughput. Widely used in applications such as drug discovery, genomics, proteomics, and clinical diagnostics, automated liquid handling streamlines complex workflows involving microplates, test tubes, and other labware. By integrating advanced software, sensors, and robotics, these systems allow precise volume control, sample tracking, and high-throughput processing, ultimately accelerating research, improving data quality, and supporting large-scale experimental studies.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Advancements in laboratory automation
Integration with robotics and artificial intelligence improves reproducibility and enhances operational efficiency. Rising demand for speed, scalability, and data integrity is prompting widespread adoption of automation across laboratories. Miniaturized dispensing technologies and contactless workflows are unlocking new applications in genomics, proteomics, and drug discovery. Transformation of laboratory infrastructure is underway as automation becomes central to workflow modernization. Continued innovation in system design and functionality is reinforcing long-term market relevance.
Restraint:
Need for skilled personnel
Training costs and operational preparedness often pose barriers for smaller institutions. System integration and troubleshooting complexities tend to prolong deployment timelines. Specialized operator requirements contribute to elevated total cost of ownership. Adoption rates are notably lower in resource-constrained environments due to these operational hurdles. Market penetration is therefore uneven, particularly in regions lacking technical infrastructure.
Opportunity:
Growing prevalence of chronic diseases
Diseases like cancer and diabetes demand scalable and precise testing platforms. Automation ensures consistent sample handling and accelerates diagnostic workflows. Hospitals and labs are investing in infrastructure to manage rising patient volumes. Integration with genomic and proteomic tools supports advanced disease profiling. These factors are fueling sustained market momentum.
Threat:
Supply chain and operational disruptions
Component shortages and shipping delays hinder manufacturing and delivery. Limited access to technical support or spare parts can interrupt lab operations. External shocks such as pandemics or trade restrictions amplify these vulnerabilities. Laboratories may encounter reduced efficiency or downtime. These issues threaten the reliability of market expansion.
Covid-19 Impact:
The Covid-19 pandemic significantly accelerated the demand for automated liquid handling systems due to the urgent need for high-throughput testing, vaccine development, and research on therapeutics. Laboratories worldwide prioritized automation to reduce manual handling, enhance accuracy, and minimize contamination risks. Supply chain disruptions initially slowed equipment availability, but increased investments and government support boosted market adoption. Additionally, heightened awareness of biosecurity and efficiency in diagnostic and research workflows reinforced the long-term reliance on automated liquid handling technologies.
The hardware segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The hardware segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period owing to its essential role in automated liquid handling platforms. Robotic modules, pipetting systems, and dispensing units form the backbone of these solutions. Demand is growing for customizable and robust hardware configurations. Software integration enhances control and adaptability across workflows. Manufacturers are prioritizing precision and modularity to meet evolving lab requirements. This segment will remain the primary revenue driver.
The clinical diagnostics segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the clinical diagnostics segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate due to rising demand for fast and reliable testing. Automated systems streamline sample processing for PCR, immunoassays, and molecular diagnostics. The growing burden of chronic and infectious diseases is prompting lab upgrades. Integration with digital tools improves compliance and data management. Decentralized testing models are expanding system usage. This segment is poised for accelerated growth across healthcare markets.
Region with largest share:
During the forecast period, the North America region is expected to hold the largest market share by well-established pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and research sectors. There is strong adoption of fully automated systems to enhance precision, throughput, and reproducibility in laboratories. Increasing demand for personalized medicine, drug discovery, and diagnostics fuels market expansion. Technological innovations, such as robotic platforms and advanced pipetting systems, are widely integrated. The presence of major industry players and continuous investments in laboratory automation infrastructure contribute to steady growth across the U.S. and Canada.
Region with highest CAGR:
Over the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR due to increasing investments in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and academic research. Growing demand for high-throughput screening, genomics, and proteomics is driving adoption, especially in emerging economies. Automation helps reduce human error and improve laboratory efficiency. Strategic collaborations and rising healthcare infrastructure development are further accelerating market growth. Countries like China, Japan, and India are leading the market, supported by government initiatives and a growing focus on R&D and laboratory modernization.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Automated Liquid Handling Market include Thermo Fisher Scientific, Hamilton Company, PerkinElmer, Tecan Group, Agilent Technologies, Danaher Corporation, Formulatrix Inc., Mettler-Toledo International Inc., Becton Dickinson and Company, Aurora Biomed Inc., Eppendorf AG, Analytik Jena AG, Hudson Robotics Inc., Corning Incorporated, Gilson Inc.
Key Developments:
In July 2025, Hamilton acquired UK Robotics and Trisonic Discovery to strengthen its integration and dispensing capabilities. The acquisition added dynamic scheduling software (RevoWeb) and acoustic dispensing technologies to Hamilton’s portfolio, enabling scalable, contactless liquid handling for genomics, drug development, and diagnostics.
In February 2025, Thermo Fisher launched the Multidrop™ Combi+ and Multidrop™ Pico™ 8 dispensers at SLAS2025. These systems offer ultra-fast microliter and picoliter dispensing for reagents and cell lines, improving precision and throughput in pharmaceutical and biotech liquid handling applications.
Products Covered:
• Robotic Liquid Handling Systems
• Semi-Automated Liquid Handling Systems
• Fully Automated Liquid Handling Systems
• Pipetting Systems
• Dispensing Systems
Components Covered:
• Hardware
• Software
• Services
Technologies Covered:
• Pipette-based Systems
• Microplate-based Systems
• Modular Liquid Handling Systems
• Microfluidics-based Systems
• Other Technologies
Applications Covered:
• Genomics
• Proteomics
• Drug Discovery
• Clinical Diagnostics
• Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Other Applications
End Users Covered:
• Biotechnology Companies
• Research Institutes & Academic Labs
• Diagnostic Laboratories
• Hospitals
• Contract Research Organizations (CROs)
• Other End Users
Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan
o China
o India
o Australia
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa
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Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 Product Analysis
3.7 Technology Analysis
3.8 Application Analysis
3.9 End User Analysis
3.10 Emerging Markets
3.11 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market, By Product
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Robotic Liquid Handling Systems
5.3 Semi-Automated Liquid Handling Systems
5.4 Fully Automated Liquid Handling Systems
5.5 Pipetting Systems
5.6 Dispensing Systems
6 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market, By Component
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Hardware
6.3 Software
6.4 Services
7 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market, By Technology
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Pipette-based Systems
7.3 Microplate-based Systems
7.4 Modular Liquid Handling Systems
7.5 Microfluidics-based Systems
7.6 Other Technologies
8 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market, By Application
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Genomics
8.3 Proteomics
8.4 Drug Discovery
8.5 Clinical Diagnostics
8.6 Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
8.7 Other Applications
9 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market, By End User
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Biotechnology Companies
9.3 Research Institutes & Academic Labs
9.4 Diagnostic Laboratories
9.5 Hospitals
9.6 Contract Research Organizations (CROs)
9.7 Other End Users
10 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market, By Geography
10.1 Introduction
10.2 North America
10.2.1 US
10.2.2 Canada
10.2.3 Mexico
10.3 Europe
10.3.1 Germany
10.3.2 UK
10.3.3 Italy
10.3.4 France
10.3.5 Spain
10.3.6 Rest of Europe
10.4 Asia Pacific
10.4.1 Japan
10.4.2 China
10.4.3 India
10.4.4 Australia
10.4.5 New Zealand
10.4.6 South Korea
10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
10.5 South America
10.5.1 Argentina
10.5.2 Brazil
10.5.3 Chile
10.5.4 Rest of South America
10.6 Middle East & Africa
10.6.1 Saudi Arabia
10.6.2 UAE
10.6.3 Qatar
10.6.4 South Africa
10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
11 Key Developments
11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
11.3 New Product Launch
11.4 Expansions
11.5 Other Key Strategies
12 Company Profiling
12.1 Thermo Fisher Scientific
12.2 Hamilton Company
12.3 PerkinElmer
12.4 Tecan Group
12.5 Agilent Technologies
12.6 Danaher Corporation
12.7 Formulatrix Inc.
12.8 Mettler-Toledo International Inc.
12.9 Becton Dickinson and Company
12.10 Aurora Biomed Inc.
12.11 Eppendorf AG
12.12 Analytik Jena AG
12.13 Hudson Robotics Inc.
12.14 Corning Incorporated
12.15 Gilson Inc.
List of Tables
1 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
2 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Product (2024-2032) ($MN)
3 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Robotic Liquid Handling Systems (2024-2032) ($MN)
4 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Semi-Automated Liquid Handling Systems (2024-2032) ($MN)
5 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Fully Automated Liquid Handling Systems (2024-2032) ($MN)
6 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Pipetting Systems (2024-2032) ($MN)
7 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Dispensing Systems (2024-2032) ($MN)
8 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Component (2024-2032) ($MN)
9 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Hardware (2024-2032) ($MN)
10 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Software (2024-2032) ($MN)
11 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Services (2024-2032) ($MN)
12 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Technology (2024-2032) ($MN)
13 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Pipette-based Systems (2024-2032) ($MN)
14 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Microplate-based Systems (2024-2032) ($MN)
15 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Modular Liquid Handling Systems (2024-2032) ($MN)
16 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Microfluidics-based Systems (2024-2032) ($MN)
17 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Other Technologies (2024-2032) ($MN)
18 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Application (2024-2032) ($MN)
19 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Genomics (2024-2032) ($MN)
20 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Proteomics (2024-2032) ($MN)
21 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Drug Discovery (2024-2032) ($MN)
22 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Clinical Diagnostics (2024-2032) ($MN)
23 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing (2024-2032) ($MN)
24 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2024-2032) ($MN)
25 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By End User (2024-2032) ($MN)
26 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Biotechnology Companies (2024-2032) ($MN)
27 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Research Institutes & Academic Labs (2024-2032) ($MN)
28 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Diagnostic Laboratories (2024-2032) ($MN)
29 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Hospitals (2024-2032) ($MN)
30 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Contract Research Organizations (CROs) (2024-2032) ($MN)
31 Global Automated Liquid Handling Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2024-2032) ($MN)
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.
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