Deep Dive SAMPLE TECHNOLOGIES ADVANCING OUR LEADERSHIP IN SAMPLE PREPARATION November 21, 2025 #1 IN THE FIRST STEP OF EVERY MOLECULAR WORKFLOW Laboratory workflow Customers Academia / Research Applied testing Pharma Clinical Selected key applications(1) Biological sample Differentiated solutions for modular, integrated workflows Fast time to result, scalability and ease of use Platform-agnostic consumables PCR dPCR NGS Valuable molecular insights Sample technologies Critical first step in molecular workflo ...

Core Insights - QIAGEN has achieved the milestone of 4,000 placements of its QIAcube Connect instrument, indicating strong adoption of automation in sample processing across life science and diagnostic labs [1] - The company has a total of nearly 13,000 cumulative placements of QIAcube platforms globally and over 29,900 placements of QIAGEN Sample technology instruments since 2019, showcasing widespread trust in its products [2] Product Features - QIAcube is designed to facilitate the transition from manual to automated workflows without the need for revalidation of protocols, enhancing efficiency and standardization in laboratories [3] - The QIAcube Connect supports over 80 QIAGEN kits and more than 140 standard protocols, with the capability to customize protocols exceeding 3,000, incorporating features like remote monitoring and automated decontamination [4] Market Position and Future Plans - QIAGEN's investment in automation is driven by customer demand for speed, reliability, and standardization, with plans to launch three new automation systems in 2025 and 2026 to further strengthen its market leadership [5][6] - The upcoming products include QIAsymphony Connect, QIAsprint, and QIAmini, each designed to cater to different laboratory scales and needs, enhancing QIAGEN's comprehensive automation portfolio [9]