A new report from Grand View Research Inc. states that the pharmaceutical industry is thriving due to significant R&D investments from global participants. Automation has become an important component of the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry in order to reduce workload and maintain high accuracy. It improves efficiency, prevents repetitive activities, and avoids human error and contamination.

GVR's research has confirmed several independent reports, including the following:

Pharmaceutical robots are entering automated packaging production lines, "PMMI's business intelligence research shows that the application of robots in drug packaging is still increasing, but some manual operations still exist.

A new method for eliminating contamination of nested pre filled container tubes ", a report on how machine manufacturers can bring the benefits of pulsed light to the world of pre filled barrel disinfection for syringes, small bottles, and cartridges by combining robotic arms.

 Merck expands packaging assembly line capabilities in Switzerland, with its Orbon production base utilizing automated logistics and equipment to support the growth of its current and future biotech drug portfolio.

Pharmaceutical automation packaging assembly line

 GVR said, "Technological progress is an important factor driving economic growth. The application of robots and automated machines in the pharmaceutical industry is still in its infancy, and is expected to grow and win the golden age of packaging robots in the near future. The automation industry has introduced some new technologies, such as collaborative robots and laboratory automation. The report states that pharmaceutical robots and machines minimize manufacturing costs by reducing labor, are" 3-4 times faster than humans, "and have" 24-hour work capabilities. Based on these benefits, the GVR report predicts that the global pharmaceutical robotics market will reach $430 million by 2025.

The main findings of the report include the following:

In 2016, traditional robots held the largest market share as they can be used for different types, multiple applications, and increased awareness

 Due to the ease with which collaborative robots can integrate with existing manufacturing environments and interact with humans, it is expected that they will witness the highest growth.

 In 2016, the picking and packaging segment dominated the market as almost all types of robotic machines were primarily used for picking and packaging

Due to the increased level of laboratory automation and the need to reduce the risk of human contamination, it is expected that laboratory applications will drive significant growth

 Due to the continuous increase in new drug development and clinical trials, pharmaceutical companies made the greatest contribution to the market growth in 2016

 The Asia Pacific region dominated the market in 2016 and is expected to be the biggest growth driver due to the high penetration of robotic machines in pharmaceutical companies in countries such as China and Japan.