- Cover slippers, automated instruments used to place glass coverslips over microscope slides in histopathology and cytology labs, are increasingly vital in modern pathology workflows due to their ability to improve precision, reduce manual labor, and ensure consistent slide quality in high-throughput environments
- The escalating demand for cover slippers is primarily fueled by the growing global incidence of cancer and chronic diseases, the increasing volume of diagnostic testing, and the widespread adoption of laboratory automation to meet the need for rapid and accurate diagnostic results
- North America dominated the cover slipper market with the largest revenue share of 39.1% in 2024, characterized by a strong presence of leading diagnostic laboratories, advanced healthcare infrastructure, and substantial investment in lab automation technologies, particularly in the U.S., where centralized pathology services and research institutions drive high equipment adoption
- Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the cover slipper market during the forecast period due to increasing healthcare investments, expanding laboratory infrastructure, and growing awareness of early disease detection in countries such as China and India
- The glass cover slipper segment dominated the cover slipper market with a market share of 46.8% in 2024, driven by its superior optical clarity, compatibility with imaging systems, and widespread usage in both clinical diagnostics and academic research
