Hologic and Inpeco partner on Panther and FlexLab X molecular laboratory automation in Europe

Summary: Hologic and Inpeco have signed a co-marketing partnership in Europe for Hologic’s Panther^® System and Inpeco’s FlexLab™ X laboratory automation solution. FlexLab X connects multiple Panther Systems to support high-throughput molecular diagnostics workflows, with the potential to increase sample volumes and enhance end-to-end sample traceability.


Hologic, Inc., a global leader in women’s health and diagnostics, and Inpeco S.A., the global leader in Total Laboratory Automation, today announced they have signed a co-marketing partnership for Inpeco’s automation solution FlexLab™ X and Hologic’s Panther^® System in Europe.

Inpeco’s recently launched FlexLab X system enables laboratories to connect multiple Panther Systems. By combining Hologic’s fully-automated molecular diagnostics platform with FlexLab X‘s open automation capabilities, laboratories can achieve high-throughput workflows with the potential to increase sample volumes¹ and enhance end-to-end sample traceability², supporting reliable test results for optimal patient outcomes³.

The Panther System will integrate seamlessly into advanced, fully tracked automation environments, helping high‑throughput molecular laboratories work more efficiently and enhance productivity^1,3,4.

“Through our co-marketing partnership with Inpeco, we are helping molecular laboratories take the next step in automation by connecting Hologic’s proven Panther System with Inpeco’s advanced automation technology,” said Frédérique Gallis, Vice President, International Sales and Marketing at Hologic.

“Together, we can help customers streamline workflows, increase throughput and enhance pre- and post-analytical sample traceability. This partnership reflects our commitment to delivering scalable solutions that support laboratories as they manage growing testing demands and prepare for the future of molecular diagnostics in an increasingly competitive environment.”

“At Inpeco, we see automation as a key driver of the future of laboratories, through fully automated, touchless and traceable diagnostic processes that begin outside the lab and extend inside,” said Riccardo Triunfo, CEO of Inpeco.

“As molecular testing expands, laboratories require solutions that can manage increasing complexity while maintaining performance and reliability. With over 30 years of experience in laboratory automation, we are proud to bring our expertise to this important field. Our partnership with Hologic reflects our common dedication to innovation and our shared goal: helping laboratories embrace the future of molecular diagnostics with high performance and reliability.”

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