Automated Sample Storage Systems Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product Type (System Units, Reagents & Consumables), By Capacity, By Application, By End-user, By Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2023 To 2030

Automated sample storage systems are computer-controlled storage systems utilized for preservation of various type of samples such as biological samples, chemical samples. Also, these storage systems assist labs to safely store and retrieve samples in an effective manner as required. In recent years the application of advanced sample storage devices has increased significantly in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and chemical industries. Thus, the high demand from industries is fueling market the market growth. Every research facility or laboratory requires an efficient sample storage system to safely store different kinds of samples. Manual storage practices often lead to degradation of compounds or contamination. Hence automatic systems are in high demand.

Factors such as various benefits offered by automated sample storage systems, suitability in high-throughput laboratories, and capacity of managing large volumes of sample are projected to support market expansion. The key benefits of automated systems include, high efficiency, enhanced sample security, improved sample integrity, and reduced technician costs. Moreover, increase in R&D activities and investments by pharmaceutical companies, and advancements in robotics and automation technologies is another factor propelling market growth forward. For instance, in June 2022 UK Robotics, a Bolton based company developed a two valve nanoliter microplate reagent dispenser. According to the company this new liquid handler will accelerate laboratory automation in life science.

The market is segmented based on product type, storage capacity, application, end user, and region. The product type segment is bifurcated as reagents & consumables and system units. Based on storage capacity the market is segmented as less than 100 Thousand, 100 Thousand to 500 Thousand, 500 Thousand to 2 Million, and more than 2 Million. Moreover, based on application the market is classified as chemical compound sample, biological sample, and others. The biological sample segment held the largest revenue share in 2022 owing to high demand for automatic sample storage system in labs and pharma companies. Furthermore, based on end user the market is segmented as academic & research institutions, pharmaceutical & biotechnology companies, private biobanks and others.

市场预计将以高的速度增长North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific regions and started gaining traction in Latin America and MEA regions owing to high investment by pharma giants. North America held the largest revenue share of the global market in 2022 and is likely to maintain its dominance throughout the forecast period. Presence of large number of market players, supportive government legislation, and high demand for laboratory automation are the major factors driving the North America market. Whereas Asia Pacific is likely to exhibit fastest growth rate in coming years owing to emerging startups, high patient pool for target diseases, and significant investment from market players are supporting region expansion. For instance, market players like Azenta US, Inc, Genepoint Biological Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., and others offer automated sample storage systems in Asia Pacific.

Furthermore, the growing trend of automation is pushing manufacturers to introduce novel and efficient solutions into the market. In addition, presence of large number of market participants and various developments done by them is another potential factor accelerating market uptake. For instance, in February 2023 Azenta, Inc. launched Cryo Store Pico, a new automated cryogenic storage system for storing high value biological samples. This launch helped company to strengthen its position in automated cryogenic technology. In addition, in February 2023 Biosero, Inc and AltemisLab collaborated to streamline automated sample management workflows.

Automated Sample Storage Systems Market Segmentation

Key players operating in the market include Hamilton Company; Azenta US, Inc.; AltemisLab Limited; MICRONIC; Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; SPT Labtech Ltd; LiCONiC AG; Beckman Coulter, Inc.; LABMAN AUTOMATION LTD.; BIOSPENSA RESOURCES, among others.