Much of the automation in the pharmaceutical industry until recently consisted of ad-hoc setups designed by engineers with little experience in the field. Clearly, these ‘robots’ performed admirably; nevertheless, in a highly regulated business like pharma, where consistency and traceability are critical, the demand for industry-quality solutions is constantly shifting. According to Triton’s research report, the laboratory automation market in Europe is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.31 percent in revenue during the evaluated years 2021-2028.
The robotics industry has stepped in to satisfy such evolving needs in recent years. Automation is now widespread in the pharmaceutical industry. Pipetting and mixing are two examples of repetitive, arduous, and manual procedures in the lab that are replaced by automated alternatives. By scanning prescriptions and providing the correct drug with considerably fewer errors, pharmacy automation is also making human pharmacists’ jobs easier. What has changed throughout this time, however, is the rate at which pharma labs have adopted automation technologies. The demand for laboratory automation has intensified as a result of the advent of COVID-19 and the associated increasing demand for testing and production.
In this edition of Pharma Tech Outlook Europe, we present the list of the top laboratory automation solution providers across Europe. STARLIMS is one such company that offers the pharma industry with laboratory automation solutions that help meet the challenges of the sector head-on. We also bring to you thought leadership articles and exclusive insights from expert CIOs and CXOs - Philippe Caby, CIO of Centrient Pharmaceuticals, Alexander Bernikov, Medical Director of Clinical Development (Uro)-Oncology, Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals presenting their ideas and opinions. We hope the valuable insights from industry thought leaders and the laboratory automation solution providers featured in this edition help you make informed decisions.
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