Abstract
Researchers' Desire to Eliminate Bottlenecks Drives Technological
Developments
Drug discovery researchers in both academia and industry are constantly
grappling with bottlenecks in liquid handling that impair productivity, cost
efficiency, and throughput. Productivity will vastly improve as automated
systems emerge and robotics perform otherwise manual, time-consuming, routine
procedures faster. Ambitious goals and time-bound projects make researchers
constantly evaluate automated liquid handlers for the key characteristics of
precision, accuracy, efficiency, smaller size, and lower cost. These features
advance processes by improving quality and speed, testing turnaround, and
reducing labor and time.
This Frost & Sullivan research service analyzes the World Robotics in
Biology: Liquid Handling Market, divided by automated liquid handlers into three
main segments: genomics, proteomics, and diagnostics. It provides detailed
insights into recent developments, trends, and emerging applications. This
service also includes market forecasts as well as competitive and opportunity
analysis.
Rapidly Multiplying Target Numbers and New Drug Discoveries Propel
Investment in Automated Technologies
Numerous potential drug targets mean greater opportunities for companies, as
they evaluate a high number of these targets to discover and develop the most
promising drug candidate. "In order to accomplish this, automation will be
required to perform at the highest productivity level," says the analyst.
Biopharma is a growing segment receiving a boost from competing
pharmaceutical companies seeking tools to speed up the drug discovery process.
As many therapeutics come off patent, competition increases and there is a
strong pressure on pharmaceutical companies to produce new drugs. Along with
this is the need to produce drugs at reduced overall costs. "The advantages
of automated liquid handlers include increased reproducibility and reliability,
which leads to a reduced cost," adds the analyst.
Demand for High-level Features at Reduced Prices Strains Manufacturers'
Profits
Traditionally, instruments having complex features and advanced capabilities
come at higher prices. Researchers' continual demand for superior-featured
instruments at lower prices is straining manufacturers' profit margins.
Manufactures need to create flexible instruments or accessorize to meet varied,
complex demands from researchers in different industries and yet maintain their
profitability. "Although high flexibility is often a competitive advantage,
manufacturers also need to be cautious to couple high flexibility with a certain
level of ease of use," says the analyst.
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