Agilent Launches NovoStation to Automate Flow Cytometry Workflows…

Event summary

Agilent introduced the NovoStation Sample Preparation System on October 1, 2026, designed to automate flow cytometry workflows.
The system reduces hands-on time by over 90% while maintaining data quality comparable to manual processing.
NovoStation integrates with Agilent's NovoCyte flow cytometers and NovoExpress software for a hands-free sample-to-answer workflow.
The product will be unveiled at the ICCS 2026 conference in Miami, Florida, from October 2-6, 2026.

The big picture

Agilent's NovoStation addresses growing demands for higher-throughput workflows in flow cytometry, a field increasingly burdened by manual bottlenecks. The automation trend in laboratory technologies is accelerating, driven by the need for reproducibility and efficiency in research settings. Agilent's move positions it to capture a larger share of the $6.95 billion analytical and clinical lab technology market.

What we're watching

Adoption Pace: How quickly pharmaceutical and academic labs will integrate NovoStation into existing workflows.
Competitive Response: Whether competitors will introduce similar automation solutions to challenge Agilent's market position.
Revenue Impact: The extent to which NovoStation contributes to Agilent's Cell and Biomolecular Analysis Division growth.