# Lab Automation * **Definition:** The use of automated technologies and systems in laboratories to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and productivity in scientific processes, including applications in drug discovery, diagnostics, and genomics. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Lab Automation ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Lab Automation**, for healthcare technology leaders * 2K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/16/2025 | [**Laboratory Information Management System Market worth US$5.19 billion by 2030 with 12.5 ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/laboratory-information-management-system-market-worth-us5-19-billion-by-2030-with-12-5-cagr--marketsandmarkets-302457500.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 5/16/2025 | [**Laboratory Information Management System Market worth US$5.19 billion by 2030 with 12.5 ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/laboratory-information-management-system-market-143000681.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 5/7/2025 | [**Trilobio raises $8 M to deliver whole lab automation for biologists - News-Medical.net**](http://www.news-medical.net/news/20250507/Trilobio-raises-248-M-to-deliver-whole-lab-automation-for-biologists.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 4/22/2025 | [**Unlocking Business Potential with Hyperautomation-as-a-Service - CIOReview**](https://www.cioreview.com/news/unlocking-business-potential-with-hyperautomationasaservice-nid-40922-cid-4.html) | [[CIO Review]] | | 4/14/2025 | [**QIAGEN Advancing Plans to Launch Three New Sample Preparation Instruments by 2026 to Improve Lab Automation**](https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/qiagen-advancing-plans-launch-three-053000130.html) | [[Yahoo Finance UK]] | | 2/25/2025 | [**Lab Automation Market Global Forecast Report 2024-2029: Increased Expenditure on ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/lab-automation-market-global-forecast-141000246.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/28/2025 | [**Opentrons Flex® Robot Surpasses 100 Protocols, Helping Labs Cut Costs and Accelerate Research**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250128131412/en/Opentrons-Flex%C2%AE-Robot-Surpasses-100-Protocols-Helping-Labs-Cut-Costs-and-Accelerate-Research/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 1/28/2025 | [**Opentrons Flex® Robot Surpasses 100 Protocols, Helping Labs Cut Costs and Accelerate Research**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250128131412/en/Opentrons-Flex%C2%AE-Robot-Surpasses-100-Protocols-Helping-Labs-Cut-Costs-and-Accelerate-Research/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 12/18/2024 | [**Lab Automation Market to Hit USD 7.71 Billion by 2029 with 6.9AGR - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lab-automation-market-to-hit-usd-7-71-billion-by-2029-with-6-9-cagr--marketsandmarkets-302334552.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/18/2024 | [**Lab Automation Market to Hit USD 7.71 Billion by 2029 with 6.9AGR - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/lab-automation-market-hit-usd-154500015.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 11/20/2024 | [**Tata Elxsi, DENSO and AAtek Inaugurate 'Robotics and Automation Innovation Lab' in Frankfurt**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tata-elxsi-denso-and-aatek-inaugurate-robotics-and-automation-innovation-lab-in-frankfurt-302311073.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/11/2024 | [**BD Launches Robotics-Compatible Reagent Kits for Automated Genomics Research**](https://thehealthcaretechnologyreport.com/bd-launches-robotics-compatible-reagent-kits-for-automated-genomics-research/) | [[Healthcare Technology Report]] | | 11/11/2024 | [**Laboratory Information Management System Market to Grow by USD 1.63 Billion from 2024 ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/laboratory-information-management-system-market-to-grow-by-usd-1-63-billion-from-2024-2028--recent-developments-boost-growth-report-with-ai-powered-market-evolution---technavio-302300776.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/1/2024 | [**Recent Developments in Pharmaceutical Validation**](https://www.pharmexec.com/view/recent-developments-in-pharmaceutical-validation?utm_source=www.pharmexec.com&utm_medium=relatedContent) | [[PharmExec]] | | 11/1/2024 | [**Recent Developments in Pharmaceutical Validation**](https://www.pharmexec.com/view/recent-developments-in-pharmaceutical-validation) | [[PharmExec]] | | 10/31/2024 | [**IVD Raw Materials Global Market Forecast Report 2024-2029: Advancing Healthcare Through Microfluid Technology - A $38.05 Billion Market by 2029, Registering 5.9AGR During 2024-2029 - ResearchAndMarkets.com**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241031363781/en/IVD-Raw-Materials-Global-Market-Forecast-Report-2024-2029-Advancing-Healthcare-Through-Microfluid-Technology---A-38.05-Billion-Market-by-2029-Registering-5.9-CAGR-During-2024-2029---ResearchAndMarkets.com/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 10/17/2024 | [**Iktos appoints new scientific advisory board with renowned AI and drug discovery experts**](https://www.med-technews.com/news/Digital-in-Healthcare-News/iktos-appoints-new-scientific-advisory-board-with-renowned-ai-and-drug-discovery-experts/) | [[Med-Tech Innovation News]] | | 10/16/2024 | [**All Whitepapers**](https://www.pharmexec.com/whitepapers) | [[PharmExec]] | | 9/27/2024 | [**FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific adds key products to its Life Sciences portfolio from FUJIFILM Wako Chemicals U.S.A.**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20240927/FUJIFILM-Irvine-Scientific-adds-key-products-to-its-Life-Sciences-portfolio-from-FUJIFILM-Wako-Chemicals-USA.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 9/16/2024 | [**Lab Automation Market to Reach $11.31 Billion by 2031, Driven by Rising Pharmaceutical & Biotech R&D Expenditures and Increasing Demand for Automated Laboratories and Instruments - Report by Meticulous Research®**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lab-automation-market-to-reach-11-31-billion-by-2031--driven-by-rising-pharmaceutical--biotech-rd-expenditures-and-increasing-demand-for-automated-laboratories-and-instruments---report-by-meticulous-research-302249251.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 9/13/2024 | [**How can automation increase flexibility in life sciences?**](https://www.news-medical.net/whitepaper/20240913/How-can-automation-increase-flexibility-in-life-sciences.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 8/26/2024 | [**Lab Automation Market Size, Share Grow USD 9,371 Million 2032 CAGR 7.9s ... - WhaTech**](https://www.whatech.com/og/markets-research/it/871355-lab-automation-market-size-share-grow-usd-9-371-million-2032-cagr-7-9.html) | whatech.com | | 8/23/2024 | [**Biotechnology Instruments Market Overall Study Report 2024-2031**](https://www.whatech.com/og/markets-research/medical/870416-biotechnology-instruments-market-overall-study-report-2024-2031.html) | whatech.com | | 8/19/2024 | [**Lab Automation In Drug Discovery Market Insights Discussed Regarding Trends, Growth ...**](https://www.whatech.com/og/markets-research/materials-chemicals/868361-lab-automation-in-drug-discovery-market-trends-growth-size-share-forecast-to-2033.html) | whatech.com | | 7/12/2024 | [**Seamless lab compliance for pharmaceutical manufacturers - SelectScience**](https://www.selectscience.net/resource/seamless-lab-compliance-for-pharmaceutical-manufacturers) | selectscience.net | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Opentrons Labworks**: A leader in entry-level lab automation, providing accessible and customizable robotic solutions. - **Agilent Technologies**: A leading company in laboratory automation and pipetting robots, focusing on enhancing laboratory efficiency. - **Beckman Coulter**: A prominent player in the lab automation market, known for its innovative solutions in laboratory workflows. - **Trilobio**: A company developing modular and affordable robots for lab automation, aimed at making automation accessible to all biologists. - **Hamilton Company**: Specializes in automated liquid handling systems, contributing to advancements in genomics workflows. - **Scispot**: Provider of Labflows, a next-generation lab interface designed to streamline sample-centric workflows. - **Beckman Coulter Life Sciences**: A leader in laboratory automation, part of Danaher Corporation, focusing on product and service innovation in scientific fields. - **Abbott Laboratories**: A global healthcare company that focuses on diagnostics and laboratory automation solutions. - **Thermo Fisher Scientific**: A major supplier in the lab automation market, known for its automated workstations and solutions for drug discovery. - **Exscientia**: Utilizes AI and robotic lab automation for drug discovery, enhancing efficiency in pharmaceutical research. - **QIAGEN**: A provider of sample preparation solutions, focusing on enhancing laboratory automation and efficiency. - **Eppendorf**: Specializes in laboratory equipment and automation solutions, particularly in liquid handling. - **Matrix Sistemas e Serviços Ltda.**: A Brazilian provider of clinical lab information systems, recognized for its leadership in laboratory automation. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **MilliporeSigma and Opentrons**: Multi-year agreement to automate assay kits, enhancing lab automation accessibility. - **Cerba and Automata**: Collaboration to implement fully automated sample preparation workflows, significantly reducing manual errors. - **Telesis Bio and Beckman Coulter**: Partnering to develop scalable biofoundries for on-premise DNA synthesis, enhancing productivity in synthetic biology. - **Exscientia and Amazon Web Services (AWS)**: Expanded collaboration to enhance drug discovery platforms using generative AI and robotic lab automation. - **Tata Elxsi, DENSO Robotics Europe, and AAtek**: Inaugurated the 'Robotics and Automation Innovation Lab' in Frankfurt, focusing on advancing robotics automation in healthcare. - **Exscientia and AWS**: A collaboration aimed at enhancing drug discovery through generative AI and robotic automation, improving the design and testing of drug candidates. - **AI Proteins and Bristol Myers Squibb**: A partnership to develop novel miniprotein-based therapeutics, leveraging AI and laboratory automation. - **Keith Hale's appointment at Titian Software and Labguru**: Aims to enhance digital lab operations and accelerate drug discovery. - **Complete Genomics and Velsera**: Collaborating to create an integrated genetic testing solution that combines sequencing technology with enhanced data analysis. - **Bio-Techne and Leader Life Sciences**: A partnership to distribute innovative products across Gulf Cooperation Council countries, enhancing research and diagnostics in the MENA region. - **Labcorp and Ballad Health**: A strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing outreach laboratory services in the Appalachian Highlands, expected to close in December 2024. - **Exscientia and Amazon Web Services**: Expanded collaboration to enhance drug discovery platforms using AI and machine learning technologies. - **Iktos Scientific Advisory Board**: Established to enhance drug discovery platforms through AI-driven molecular design and automation. - **FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific and FUJIFILM Wako Chemicals**: A partnership to align commercial operations and enhance offerings in laboratory automation and cell culture solutions. - **Sapio Sciences and Zifo**: Strategic partnership to provide advanced laboratory information management solutions. - **Myriad Genetics and GSK/QIAGEN**: Strategic partnerships to enhance capabilities in HRD diagnostic testing. - **Accenture and 1910 Genetics**: This collaboration aims to provide tailored solutions and scalable infrastructure to accelerate drug target identification and reduce costs in biopharma. - **Medline and Sutter Health**: Expanded their prime vendor agreement to include lab and Environmental Services, enhancing supply chain strategies. - **Swisslog Healthcare and BD**: Co-marketing agreement to enhance medication management in hospital pharmacies. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Automated Workstations**: Dominating the lab automation market by improving throughput and reproducibility in laboratory tasks. - **Lab Automation Market Growth**: Valued at USD 7.31 billion in 2023, projected to grow to USD 13.05 billion by 2032, driven by the need for higher throughput and efficiency. - **Lab Automation Growth**: The global lab consumables market is projected to grow significantly, driven by increased focus on drug discovery and R&D investments, with lab automation playing a key role. - **Modular Automation Solutions**: The rise of modular systems that allow labs to customize automation setups according to specific needs. - **Cloud-Based Platforms**: Increasing adoption of cloud technologies for data management in laboratory automation. - **AI-driven Analytics**: Key area of specialization in the Robotics and Automation Innovation Lab, focusing on personalized medicine and automated cell culture handling. - **AI Integration**: The integration of AI and data analytics with robotic solutions is driving innovation in laboratory automation. - **Laboratory Robotics Market Growth**: Expected to grow from $270.4 million in 2023 to $548.6 million by 2034, driven by demand for automation in research and diagnostics. - **Trilobio Platform**: Features a no-code software interface for automating workflows in molecular and synthetic biology, enhancing accessibility. - **BD OMICS-One XT WTA Assay**: A high-throughput reagent kit designed for robotics compatibility, enhancing DNA library preparation in single-cell studies. - **Personalized Medicine**: The trend towards lab automation supporting the development of personalized treatment options based on genetic and lifestyle factors. - **Liquid Handling Systems**: The market is expanding due to increased demand for automation in drug discovery and genomics research, with a projected growth from USD 4.20 billion in 2023 to USD 6.95 billion by 2032. - **Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)**: The LIMS market is growing due to digitalization and automation trends, facilitating data-driven decisions in laboratories. - **High-Throughput Screening**: Growing demand for automation in high-throughput screening processes to expedite drug discovery. - **Low Code Development Platforms**: Rapid application development tools that facilitate automation in healthcare. - **Opentrons Flex High-Throughput Workstation**: Designed for high-throughput NGS workflows, enhancing lab efficiency and flexibility. - **Cloud-based Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS)**: Leading the market due to their accessibility and cost-effectiveness, driven by remote work trends. - **Cloud-based LIMS**: Increasing adoption due to benefits like automation, improved data accuracy, and regulatory compliance. - **Scispot's Integration with Zapier**: Enables labs to automate processes by connecting with over 6,000 applications, enhancing sample and project management. - **AI and Automation in Diagnostics**: Advancements in AI and machine learning are revolutionizing diagnostics, enhancing efficiency in sample management and predictive analytics. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Need for Skilled Professionals**: To effectively implement and manage advanced lab automation technologies. - **Integration Complexity**: Challenges in integrating new automation systems with existing laboratory workflows and equipment. - **High Implementation Costs**: The significant costs associated with adopting lab automation technologies can hinder widespread implementation. - **Cost and Job Security**: Initial concerns regarding the costs of automation and potential job losses are prevalent, yet many laboratories are adopting automation for its efficiency and cost-saving benefits. - **Shortage of Skilled Personnel**: A significant concern in the lab automation market, impacting the efficiency and effectiveness of laboratory operations. - **High Initial Investment Costs**: The significant upfront costs associated with implementing lab automation can deter smaller laboratories from adopting these technologies. - **Shortage of Skilled Labor**: A lack of skilled personnel to operate and maintain automated systems poses a challenge for labs. - **Skilled Workforce Shortage**: A lack of trained professionals in robotics and automation can hinder the effective use of lab automation technologies. - **Trust in Technology**: High failure rates in new medicine discovery highlight the need for reliable automated processes that enhance user understanding. - **Data Security Concerns**: As laboratories adopt more digital solutions, ensuring data security becomes increasingly critical. - **Operational Efficiency**: Need for healthcare organizations to balance automation with human expertise to ensure quality care. - **Fragmentation in the Market**: The automated sample preparation market is characterized by fragmentation, with numerous smaller companies entering the field, posing challenges for established players. - **Market Challenges**: High costs of advanced lab products and lack of awareness in emerging markets may hinder growth despite increasing demand for sustainable consumables. - **Integration of AI in Healthcare**: Concerns about the actual usefulness of AI tools in medicine and the need for comprehensive testing to prevent discrimination. - **Danaher Corporation's Challenges**: Facing declining sales in its Life Sciences segment and increasing operational costs, raising concerns about its financial health. - **Digital Integration Resistance**: Pharmaceutical sector's lag in digitalization due to unique challenges and a risk-averse mindset, necessitating a holistic approach to innovation. - **Data Security and Privacy**: Concerns regarding the integration of AI in healthcare, particularly related to data handling. - **Regulatory Hurdles**: Challenges in AI adoption due to regulatory requirements and ethical considerations.