In the ever-evolving landscape of laboratory automation, the seamless integration of technology has revolutionized scientific research and experimentation. From robotic sample handling to automated data analysis, lab automation has become indispensable. However, one crucial aspect that often goes overlooked is…
In today's fast-paced scientific world, lab automation has become a hot topic. With promises of increased efficiency, accuracy, and reproducibility, lab automation is seen as a game-changer in research and development. However, amidst the buzz, there are myths and misconceptions…
The reproducibility crisis is a significant issue in the scientific community that has been gaining attention in recent years. According to a survey by Nature, 70% of researchers have attempted and failed to reproduce another scientist's experiments. This has serious…
Laboratories are costly to run because they require skilled personnel in addition to investment in a variety of instruments and stock in order to fulfill the purpose of the lab. Subsequently, lab managers are continuously faced with a series of…
Many times we hear from those in the lab automation space, that they struggle to convey what it is they do to others outside of life sciences (although it may also be true that some of us struggle even to…
There is a lot that labs can learn from likes of a McDonalds. It almost seems quite ridiculous to say it out loud yet alone read it but there is merit in it. Think about your experiences when you have…
With 13 billion laboratory tests conducted on an annual basis combined with two-thirds of all medical decisions made by doctors supported by lab testing, it is clear as to why the equipment in your lab must always work at optimal…
The COVID-19 pandemic allowed for multiple insights and learnings. One of those was in how to deal with testing surges as those experienced were unprecedented and undoubtedly put a strain on laboratories leading to delays in test results. Laboratories used…
