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According to the United Nations, over 400 million tonnes of plastic are produced each year. Out of that number, life science labs are responsible for about five million tonnes of plastic, or around 1.8% of the yearly plastic produced. Unfortunately, the implication paints a startling picture of the future. However, plastic has been the industry-wide […]

Automation as a solution may feel like a hassle. However, one study published by the National Institute of Health (NIH) found that 89% of articles featured a manual protocol with an automated alternative. Additionally, more labs have caught onto the efficiency of automation, as publications citing robotics or automation as a resource have risen 25 […]

With increasingly complex processes and escalating productivity demands, labs can’t afford to make mistakes. Automation solutions are key to reducing lab errors, minimizing wastage and turnaround times, and helping labs keep running smoothly in a competitive environment. So, how exactly does automation prevent errors in laboratories? Common Types of Laboratory Errors First, let’s be clear […]

The modern lab is an interconnected place. This is, in no small part, due to the availability of robust orchestration software. These systems enable lab managers to automate data transfer between instruments while centralizing device control and monitoring. The benefits depend on the extent and effectiveness of your integration. But it is a tried-and-tested method […]

Is your laboratory working at peak efficiency? Given the number of activities involved, lab workflows can be difficult to fully optimize from end to end. This is especially true if you are considering efficiency retroactively. In an ideal scenario, lab workflow management begins during experimental planning and runs throughout experiment execution. This minimizes data errors, […]

Automation is a core part of the modern lab, accelerating experimental processes, enabling cost savings, reducing errors, and more. Achieving these benefits requires investment, not just in implementation costs, but also in the integration of various instruments, software, and protocols. While scheduling focuses on optimizing tasks within individual workcells, lab orchestration plays a pivotal role […]

Managing a laboratory can be a complex and challenging task. The effectiveness of laboratory operations hinges on optimal resource utilization, adherence to quality control and safety procedures, and efficient data management. A laboratory information management system (LIMS) is a pivotal tool for handling these aspects precisely. It helps in organizing data, managing samples, automating workflows, […]

Lab automation has revolutionized the way scientific research and diagnostics are conducted. By integrating sophisticated tools and software, this technology streamlines workflows, improves accuracy, and enhances laboratory efficiency. Automated systems handle repetitive tasks, allowing researchers to focus on experimental design, data interpretation, and collaboration. In diagnostics, automation enables faster and more precise results, benefiting patients […]

The field of automation is advancing quickly. Instead of large, static systems, scientists now have the option of flexible, modular solutions that use less space and can be adapted to support new workflows as needed. According to a 2018 Siemens Health survey of 99 US lab professionals, more than half of labs surveyed reported that […]

Mobile robots, conveyor belts, schedulers, and other automated solutions are designed to handle the manual labor and data capture in the lab, freeing scientists to analyze data and get things done. Periodically, it is important to evaluate the automation in a lab to ensure that scientists are getting the most out of their existing systems […]