Life Sciences

On the surface, the journey the life science customer takes may seem very simple – especially in the modern age of point and click purchasing.  However, if you look more closely, it is easy to see that the journey a customer takes from deciding they need a specific product, through all of the touchpoints, channels,…

The Bioprocessing Market Report analyzes market size, growth trends, and advancements in technology and scale across the development, research, and manufacturing of cell-derived therapeutic products. It focuses on six key categories of laboratory instrumentation and products essential to bioprocessing workflows, from early-stage research to clinical trial-ready products: Media & Supplements, Process Chromatography, Filtration Systems,…

The latest market innovations are often the primary focus of product development, research workflows, and routine research. Despite being a standard lab technique, PCR is at the cutting edge of scientific innovation including next generation sequencing, sample preparation, and protocol computerization.

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Particle sizing and distribution analysis is fundamental to quality, safety, and innovation in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, industrial materials, and environmental monitoring. The ability to measure particles suspended in liquids supports research, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance worldwide. The technologies and applications for fluid particle sizing have advanced rapidly, shaped by improvements in optics, imaging, automation, and data…

The Market Opportunity for Laboratory Instrumentation in Academia report by Strategic Directions International (SDi) provides a comprehensive analysis of the global market for analytical and life science laboratory instrumentation in academic settings, focusing on universities and research institutions. The report covers market sizing, segmentation, forecasts, vendor shares, technology overviews, and regional trends from 2024…

As life science researchers continue to elevate their experience expectations, understanding current perceptions of customer experience enables suppliers to identify areas of improvement and benchmark against their key competitors. In 2025, we continued a longitudinal study to support suppliers looking to improve their customer experience strategy. The outcome is our latest report, Benchmarking for 2025: Understanding…

Software systems underpin nearly all advanced technologies, procedures, and data analytics in laboratories—whether involved in routine sample analysis or complex research activities. The automation capabilities they provide allow scientists to streamline workflows, set analytical parameters, comply with regulatory requirements, and record, organize, and analyze data. Their very existence makes high-throughput testing possible, and their capabilities…

“Science in the Digital Age: Exploring Online Behaviors of Researchers” is a new report from BioInformatics that investigates where scientists are naturally gravitating online using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Surveying over 545 science researchers, this report describes their personal and professional online habits. You’ll discover which websites, social media platforms, and influencers are popular among…

Find out how loyal your customers are, compared with those of other suppliers, how to drive loyalty, and how to prevent switching!

To help suppliers better understand loyalty and switching for real-time PCR (qPCR) reagents and develop strategies to retain current customers while winning over new customers, we designed a study that asked 282 global…

How has AI shaped life science workflows?  What AI solutions are leading the life science AI revolution? Do scientists truly trust AI?

The latest edition of Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence in the Life Sciences, from BioInformatics (part of Science and Medicine Group) captures the sentiment of life science researchers towards the latest innovations of AI and…

The SDi Global Laboratory Consumables Market 2024 report provides detailed data on consumables used in life science, cell culture, and chromatography. It is designed as a valuable reference for general management and marketing executives within this field, or with a vested interest in this field. Those involved in a particular technology category or product line can…

The Chinese market for analytical instrumentation is undergoing rapid changes that are closely tied to the country’s evolving economic and geopolitical landscapes. After over a decade of phenomenal, double-digit growth, China’s growth, like other regions, felt the sudden impact of the COVID-19 pandemic beginning in 2020. However, unlike other regions, China’s prolonged and heavy-handed approach…