Decapping System Market Trends and Analysis by 2028

[Research Report] The decapping system market was valued at US$ 284.67 million in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 383.25 million by 2028; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 5.1% from 2022 to 2028.

Analyst Perspective:

When the egg decapper process is performed, the specimen is collected in tubes for further processing. The use of advanced decapping technology in the process industry for specimen collection tubes accelerates the demand for decapping eggs, enhancing overall market growth. Moreover, research and development (R&D) activities in the biopharmaceutical sector are anticipated to increase in the coming years due to the rising demand for fluid handling systems, as these instruments are crucial in dispensing liquid samples in exact quantities, which is expected to boost the demand for decapping system market

Market Overview:

A decapping system is a device that is used to remove the protective caps or lid from the container or vessel. The specific design and mechanism of a decapping system may vary depending on the type of container being used such as vials, tubes, bottles, and jars. A few decapping systems are manual, requiring an operator to remove the caps using specialized tools or equipment. Semi-automated and automated decapping systems are also available in the market.

The growth of the decapping system market is attributed to accelerated demand for vaccine egg decapper in the process industry and innovative product launches by the manufacturers. However, technical errors and repetitive manual tasks associated with the decapping system are restricting the decapping system market growth. In addition, technological advancements for decapping specimen collection tubes are likely to provide opportunities for the decapping system market during the forecast period.

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Market Driver:

Accelerated Demand for Vaccine Egg Decapper in Process Industry to Drive Decapping System Market Growth

Large quantities of eggs are used in various manufacturing and processing industries, particularly in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. These eggs must often be decapped for vaccine production or capsule filling process. Many existing decapping methods and devices are being adopted by the processing industries. The Embrex Vaccine Egg Decapper (VED) from Zoetis is a semi-automated device that removes the tops of embryonated chicken eggs intended for vaccine production. The egg decapper utilizes a proprietary cutting and cleaning system that helps facilitate a clean cut and deposits shells into a waste container assisting in minimizing shell debris. Such mobile devices are ideal for small production and laboratory research facilities. Further, the Embrex egg decapper is specialized in decapping 36 or 42 eggs simultaneously, with a throughput efficiency of 5,000–18,000 eggs per hour with a human-machine interface (HMI) and programmable logic controller (PLC) for full system control. Therefore, once the egg decapper process is performed, the specimen is collected in the tubes for further processing. Such advanced decapping technology in the process industry for specimen collection tubes accelerates the demand for decapping eggs, bolstering the decapping system market growth.

Segmental Analysis:

The decapping system market is segmented on the basis of type, application, and end user. Based on type, the market is segmented into manual, semi-automated, and automated. The manual segment is further bifurcated into screw cap removers and push cap decappers. In 2022, the automated segment accounted for the largest decapping system market share and is anticipated to register a higher CAGR during the forecast period. The major driving factor for the growth of the automated segment is the rising demand for higher sampling output in laboratories, as automated decappers save user’s time and effort. Over the years, better and more convenient devices and tools have been developed to productively unscrew and tighten tube caps. The automated decapping systems can handle heavy containers and perform the decapping process quickly, efficiently, and accurately without manual intervention. These systems often consist of specialized machinery or equipment that can automatically remove caps from containers in a controlled and precise manner. There are highly intuitive machines called automatic cappers and decappers. As a result, productivity increases significantly with the help of automatic cappers and decappers. These systems are mainly integrated into pharmaceutical production lines, laboratory settings, and quality control processes. Based on application, the decapping system market is bifurcated into tubes and vials. Based on end user, the decapping system market is segmented into pharmaceutical & biotech industry, CDMOs/CROs, and others. This report offers insights and in-depth analysis of the market, emphasizing parameters, such as market trends and market dynamics, along with the competitive analysis of the leading global market players.

Regional Analysis:

North America was the largest decapping system market, valued at US$ 137.19 million in 2022, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period. The market growth in the region is attributed to the increasing demand for sampling facilities and rising demand for biopharmaceutical tubing that requires automated time-saving cappers and decappers. Furthermore, due to the expansion of the pharmaceutical & biopharmaceutical industry in the region, the demand for decapping systems is growing. However, the Asia Pacific decapping system market is anticipated to register the fastest CAGR of 5.7% owing to the growth of the pharmaceutical & biotech industry. Moreover, expansion and product launch strategies implemented by key players are expected to contribute to the growth of the decapping system market in the region during the forecast period. China holds the largest decapping system market share in Asia Pacific. According to the International Trade Administration (ITA) report, China is the world's largest producer of pharmaceutical ingredients. This is mainly due to the Chinese government increasing investment in healthcare and R&D, which presents lucrative opportunities for the development of innovative products and technologies and collaboration between international and domestic pharmaceutical companies. Therefore, with the rising usage of pharmaceutical ingredients and growing manufacturing activities in China, the demand for decapping technology is also increasing, thereby dominating the decapping system market growth.

Key Player Analysis:

The decapping system market majorly consists of the players such as Hamilton Co, LVL Technologies GmbH & Co KG, Micronic Holding BV, Sarstedt AG and Co KG, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, Azenta Inc, Dominique Dutscher SAS, Cole-Parmer Instrument Co LLC, Agilent Technologies Inc, and AltemisLab Ltd. Furthermore, Hamilton Co and Sarstedt AG and Co KG are the top two players owing to their diversified product portfolios. Hamilton Company is engaged in the designing and manufacturing of liquid handling, process analytics, robotics, and automated storage solutions. The company has a broad offering of laboratory products, including manual and semi-automated precision fluid measuring instruments, chromatography products, process sensors, laboratory electrodes, pipettes, etc. Moreover, the company is a leader in liquid handling technology, and Hamilton Robotics is recognized for advancing life science and biotechnology industries with products that offer reliability, performance, and flexibility. Hamilton is the industry leader in design and manufacturing, with patented technologies such as Compression-induced O-Ring Expansion CO-RE, Total Aspiration and Dispensing Monitoring TADM, and Anti-Droplet Control ADC. Hamilton’s offers VANTAGE Liquid Handling System, Microlab STAR, and Microlab NIMBUS.

Decapping System Market Regional Insights

The regional trends and factors influencing the Decapping System Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Decapping System Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

Decapping System Market Report Scope

Decapping System Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

The Decapping System Market market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.

Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.

Major Companies operating in the Decapping System Market are:

1. Hamilton Co
2. LVL technologies GmbH & Co KG
3. Micronic Holding BV
4. Sarstedt AG and Co KG
5. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc

Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.

Recent Developments:

Inorganic strategies such as mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, collaboration, and joint ventures and organic strategies such as product launch, product approval, and expansions are highly adopted by companies operating in the decapping system market. A few recent key market developments are listed below:

• In February 2022, Hamilton Co, announced the launch of a new LabElite Handheld DeCapper. The new LabElite Handheld DeCapper from Hamilton Storage provides rapid and repeatable decapping and capping of 48- and 96-format racked tubes. This semi-automated device bridges the gap between manual and fully automated sample decapping tasks to achieve greater efficiency with less physical strain.
• In November 2022, Rhinostics and LVL technologies collaborated to provide decapping solutions for automated collection device workflows. The company will resell LVL’s decapper instrument, while LVL will be responsible for distributing Rhinostics’ automated collection devices in Austria and Germany. Rhinostics stated that the combination of its sample collection device with LVL’s decapper technology can help labs automate the swab and small-volume blood collection processing workflow.
• In July 2022, Rhinostics and Azenta Life Sciences Partner to Provide Decapping Solutions for RHINOstic Automated Swab Workflows. The joint solution focuses on the combination of the RHINOstic Automated Swab and IntelliXcap Automated Screw Cap Decapper/Recapper 96-format.