Pipetting Robots Global Market Report 2025

The pipetting robots market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $0.97 billion in 2024 to $1.09 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2%. Growth in the historic period can be attributed to the increasing use of automated liquid handling systems for repetitive laboratory tasks, a rising need for accurate and consistent sample preparation in pharmaceutical and clinical studies, a growing focus on enhancing productivity and reducing manual workload in research environments, increasing demand for faster testing and analysis in biotechnology and diagnostic applications, and the expanding presence of life sciences research facilities equipped with advanced robotic systems.

The pipetting robots market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.7 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8%. Growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for laboratory automation and high-throughput screening, increasing need for error-free and time-efficient pipetting in pharmaceutical and biotechnology research, continued expansion of life sciences research and development spending across healthcare industries, and a growing requirement for precision and reproducibility in clinical diagnostics and research laboratories. Major trends expected in the forecast period include advancements in artificial intelligence (AI)-based automation that enhance the accuracy and consistency of pipetting tasks, innovation in modular and compact pipetting robot designs that support flexible laboratory workflows, integration of Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled systems for real-time monitoring and performance tracking, improvements in user-friendly automation software to boost laboratory efficiency and throughput, and the development of sensor-equipped robotic arms that ensure precise liquid handling and minimize contamination risks.

The growing adoption of lab automation is expected to drive the growth of the pipetting robots market in the coming years. Lab automation involves the use of machines, software, and automated tools to perform tasks such as testing, measuring, and processing samples with minimal human intervention, allowing laboratories to work faster, more accurately, and with fewer errors in a streamlined workflow. The increasing demand for faster and more accurate sample processing is driving the rise of lab automation, as it reduces manual labor and enhances efficiency within a continuous workflow. Pipetting robots play a key role in this automation by performing precise and repetitive liquid-handling tasks automatically, improving speed, accuracy, and consistency while minimizing manual effort. For example, in August 2024, the Pistoia Alliance, a US-based not-for-profit organization, reported that the adoption of lab automation technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) increased from 54% in 2023 to 68% in 2024. This represents a 14-point jump, with the number of labs using advanced systems growing from 108 to 136 out of 200 surveyed. Thus, the increasing adoption of lab automation is driving the growth of the pipetting robots market.

Leading companies in the pipetting robots market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as no-code robotic systems, to simplify laboratory automation. A no-code robotic solution allows users to set up and execute pipetting tasks without needing programming knowledge, which improves workflow efficiency and reduces manual errors. For example, in September 2024, Opentrons Labworks Inc., a US-based lab automation company, launched the Opentrons Flex Prep robot, paired with new no-code software. This innovation enables users to develop, visualize, and execute pipetting tasks in as little as a minute through a touchscreen interface, offering both simplicity and enhanced capability. The Flex Prep robot integrates seamlessly with Opentrons' existing lab automation solutions, providing a user-friendly, affordable, and versatile liquid-handling experience. The system improves laboratory efficiency, ensures precise liquid transfers, and allows researchers to focus on more critical aspects of their experiments.

In December 2023, Hudson Robotics, Inc., a US-based company specializing in liquid handling, microplate automation, and laboratory robotics, acquired Tomtec Inc. for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Hudson Robotics expanded its liquid handling capabilities by adding Tomtec’s 96-head automated liquid handler and sample preparation solutions, thereby strengthening its presence in the bioanalytical and life sciences R&D market. Tomtec Inc. is a US-based company specializing in pipetting robots.

Major companies operating in the pipetting robots market are Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Corning Incorporated, Agilent Technologies Inc., Mettler-Toledo International Inc., Beckman Coulter Inc., Waters Corporation, Revvity Inc., BRAND GmbH + Co KG, Tecan Group Ltd., Eppendorf AG, Hamilton Company, Analytik Jena GmbH + Co KG, INTEGRA Biosciences AG, Formulatrix Inc., Gilson Incorporated, SPT Labtech Ltd., Opentrons Labworks Inc., HighRes Biosolutions Inc., BioTek Instruments Inc., Dynamic Devices Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the pipetting robots market in 2024. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in pipetting robots report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the pipetting robots market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The fast surge in U.S. tariffs and the trade tensions that followed in spring 2025 are heavily affecting the medical equipment sector, particularly for imported imaging machine components, surgical-grade stainless steel, and plastic disposables. Hospitals and clinics resist price hikes, pressuring manufacturers’ margins. Regulatory hurdles compound the problem, as tariff-related supplier changes often require re-certification of devices, delaying time-to-market. Companies are mitigating risks by dual-sourcing critical parts, expanding domestic production of commoditized items, and accelerating R&D in cost-efficient materials.

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Pipetting robots are systems that use automated machines to accurately handle and transfer small volumes of liquids in laboratory settings. They enable scientists to conduct experiments more quickly and with fewer errors than manual pipetting. These robots are designed to enhance efficiency, consistency, and reliability throughout testing and research processes and are widely used in laboratories for a variety of biological and chemical studies.

The main types of pipetting robots include automated pipetting systems, semi-automated pipetting systems, manual pipetting systems, multichannel pipetting robots, and single-channel pipetting robots. Pipetting robots refer to programmable instruments developed to perform precise and repeatable liquid handling tasks, such as transferring, dispensing, and mixing small sample volumes within laboratory workflows. These systems operate across various technological formats, including microplate pipetting robots, multisample pipetting robotic systems, robotic liquid handling systems, automated workstations, and custom pipetting systems, and are used in laboratory environments, clean rooms, field research settings, clinical environments, and industrial facilities. They support applications such as drug discovery, clinical diagnostics, genomics and proteomics, food and beverage testing, and environmental testing, serving end users including pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, academic and research institutions, contract research organizations, and clinical laboratories.

The pipetting robots market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as liquid handling automation, laboratory workflow optimization, robotic system integration, equipment maintenance, and software calibration support. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The pipetting robots market includes sales of automated liquid handlers, precision pipette heads, reagent dispensing units, robotic arms, and control software systems. 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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