Laboratory automation is a multi-disciplinary advanced approach used to increase productivity and efficiency as well as to improve the laboratory process. Automation technology is used to streamline or alter manual handling of instruments and processes.
At present, the demand for laboratory automation is growing exponentially and is expected to continue well in the coming years. There are various factors that are contributing to the demand for laboratory automation. From the adoption of lab automation in pharma and R&D institutes, increased miniaturisation of process equipment, progressing markets of drug discovery and diagnostics, to government funding for biotech and drug discovery research are only driving laboratory automation to newer heights lately.
Nevertheless, the degree of automation that any lab requires depends on its workflow. Some labs prefer automation of only a few instruments, while others might choose to automate its research phase. Many laboratories are also looking at robotic solutions for automatic confirmation and transmission of patient results without human intervention. Robotic solutions can also help them in real-time, automated consumption tracking, checkout, and ordering of reagents and other consumables. Alongside, laboratory automation is proving to be a key factor in continuous instrument monitoring for proactive and predictive maintenance, as well as remote support to minimise staff intervention and maximise system uptime. Similarly, intelligent, camera- and software-driven characterisation and management of individual samples based on STAT priority, sample integrity, fill level, and container alignment, type, cap, and labelling is reducing the need of manual intervention even further.
At this juncture, many cutting-edge laboratory automation solution providers are entering the domain with advanced and integrated offerings. To help the healthcare sector strengthen its operational capabilities and simultaneously enable growth in the industry, Pharma Tech Outlook has compiled a list of the top laboratory automation solution providing companies. The list comprises prominent organisations in the industry that address issues pertinent to automation by implementing current trends. Besides, the magazine also includes insights from thought leaders in the sector on the industry trends, best practices, recent innovations, and their advice for aspiring CIOs.
We present to you Pharma Tech Outlook’s, “Top 10 Laboratory Automation Solution Providers in Europe - 2021.”
