Automated Sample Preparation Market Report 2026

The automated sample preparation market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.9 billion in 2025 to $2.14 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of laboratory automation initiatives, increasing volume of clinical and research samples, rising focus on reproducibility in testing, expansion of pharmaceutical R&D activities, availability of advanced laboratory instruments.

The automated sample preparation market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.45 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of fully automated laboratories, rising demand for precision diagnostics, expansion of personalized medicine research, growing investments in smart laboratory infrastructure, increasing integration of AI-driven analytics in sample preparation. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of robotic liquid handling systems, rising demand for high-throughput sample processing, growing integration of automated workstations in laboratories, expansion of error-reduction focused sample handling, enhanced standardization of laboratory workflows.

The rising prevalence of infectious diseases is expected to drive the growth of the automated sample preparation market in the coming years. Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, which can spread between individuals or via contaminated sources. The increasing incidence of these diseases is linked to factors such as poor sanitation, limited access to healthcare, climate change, and the emergence of drug-resistant pathogens. Automated sample preparation improves the accuracy and efficiency of infectious disease diagnostics by standardizing and accelerating the processing of biological samples, reducing human error, and ensuring consistent results in large-scale testing. For example, in March 2024, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tuberculosis cases rose from 8,320 in 2022 to 9,615 in 2023, an increase of 1,295 cases, with the rate per 100,000 people rising from 2.5 to 2.9 over the same period. Therefore, the increasing prevalence of infectious diseases is fueling the automated sample preparation market.

Leading companies in the automated sample preparation market are developing advanced solutions, such as fully automated sample preparation modules, to improve efficiency, reduce manual errors, and enhance reproducibility in laboratory workflows. Fully automated sample preparation modules are designed to manage all stages of sample processing with minimal human intervention. For instance, in July 2024, Shimadzu Corporation, a Japan-based manufacturer of precision instruments and medical equipment, launched the MUP-3100, a fully automated sample preparation module for glycan analysis that streamlines antibody glycan pretreatment. Using a 6-axis robot, the system automates tasks such as reagent dispensing and sample handling, reducing labor, minimizing procedural errors, and improving safety. Capable of processing up to 24 samples in six hours, the MUP-3100 significantly accelerates workflows compared to traditional methods that can take over two days. This system is particularly beneficial for pharmaceutical companies and contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) involved in biosimilars and antibody drug development.

In December 2023, PerkinElmer Inc., a US-based provider of analytical services and solutions, acquired Covaris for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is intended to accelerate Covaris’ growth by leveraging PerkinElmer’s global scale and to expand PerkinElmer’s life sciences portfolio in the high-growth diagnostics sector, supporting innovation in precision medicine and next-generation sequencing. Covaris LLC is a US-based biotechnology company specializing in automated sample preparation solutions.

Major companies operating in the automated sample preparation market are F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Danaher Corporation, Agilent Technologies, Hitachi High-Technologies Corp, Sartorius AG, Mettler-Toledo International Inc., Shimadzu Corporation, PerkinElmer, Waters Corporation, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Bruker Corporation, QIAGEN NV, Eppendorf, Tecan Group, Hamilton Company, Malvern Panalytical, Promega Corporation, Biotage AB, Gilson Inc., Aurora Biomed.

North America was the largest region in the automated sample preparation market in 2025. The regions covered in the automated sample preparation market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automated sample preparation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Tariffs are impacting the automated sample preparation market by increasing costs of imported robotic components, precision motors, sensors, electronic control units, and specialized laboratory consumables. Pharmaceutical and diagnostic laboratories in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported automation platforms, while Asia-Pacific faces higher costs for advanced laboratory equipment manufacturing. These tariffs are raising capital expenditure requirements and delaying automation upgrades. However, they are also encouraging local production of laboratory instruments, regional supplier development, and increased investment in modular and cost-optimized automation systems.

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Automated sample preparation involves the use of robotic systems and automated equipment to handle and process samples for testing or analysis. This technology streamlines tasks such as mixing, dilution, and filtration, improving accuracy and efficiency while reducing manual labor and minimizing human error. It ensures consistent and reliable results across a wide range of laboratory applications.

The primary product types in automated sample preparation are kits and consumables, and instruments. Kits and consumables include the tools and materials used with automated systems to standardize and simplify sample preparation for laboratory analysis. These products are applied in research and development, diagnostics, and other laboratory processes, and are utilized by end users such as biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, clinical and diagnostic laboratories, and academic and research institutions.

The automated sample preparation market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as automated liquid handling, robotic sample handling, and automated extraction. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The automated sample preparation market also includes sales of automated liquid handlers, automated centrifuges, automated extraction systems, automated homogenizers, and automated microplate readers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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