With today's advances in microscopy, manufacturers have a treasure trove of knowledge at their fingertips — but few know how to unleash its potential. Here, Kate Vanderburgh, microscopy product specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific, breaks down several key microscopy techniques and explains how they can benefit a range of industrial processes...
Waters Corporation unveiles the Waters Xevo Charge Detection Mass Spectrometer (CDMS), delivering unmatched measurement and characterization for the broadest range of mega-mass biomolecules central to next-generation therapeutics and structural biology. With the rapid growth of cell and gene therapies, mRNA, and complex protein therapeutics, scientists face significant challenges in analyzing increasingly large and heterogeneous drug modalities – yet existing tools are limited in resolution, sensitivity, and compliance-readiness...
SPT Labtech, a pioneer in the design and development of laboratory automation and liquid handling solutions, and Agilent Technologies Inc. (“Agilent”), a global leader in analytical and clinical laboratory technologies, today announced the introduction of automated target enrichment protocols on SPT Labtech’s firefly®+ platform. Automating genomic workflows, the optimized Target Enrichment protocols support researchers using Agilent’s SureSelect Max DNA Library Prep Kits...
Digital chemistry company Chemify is set to embark on the next phase of its business journey with a strategic relocation to Glasgow’s newest purpose-built life science facility, Health Innovation Hub (HiH). Chemify, a pioneer in developing technology to provide pharmaceutical, biotechnology and industrial partners with better molecules, will occupy more than 40,000 sq ft across two floors with additional space on the ground floor of HiH...
Building on its industry-leading legacy in rheometry, Anton Paar has unveiled its next generation of modular compact rheometers (MCRs), setting new benchmarks for precision, speed, intelligence, and adaptability in material characterization. From cutting-edge laboratories to high-throughput QC environments, the new MCR platform empowers users to explore previously impossible applications and accelerate results...
The PPD™ clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific announce a new research and development (R&D) partnership with the AstraZeneca BioVentureHub in Gothenburg, Sweden. The partnership aims to leverage the combined expertise of Thermo Fisher and AstraZeneca to drive innovation and strengthen the life science ecosystem. A dedicated team from Thermo Fisher will co-locate with AstraZeneca scientists to work on collaborative R&D projects with a focus initially on chromatography, molecular genomics and proteomics...
Following the successful launch of the first TipOne® racks made with TipOne recycled plastic in July, Starlab International is continuing its sustainability mission with determination: the seventh Sustainability Weeks are entirely dedicated to the circular economy. From 6 to 17 October 2025, Starlab staff will once again visit laboratories across Europe to inform about sustainable laboratory practices – this time with a particular focus on recycling systems in the lab...
Prior Scientific is pleased to introduce the HF108B high-speed filter wheel, engineered to provide fast and reliable optical switching for demanding imaging applications. Designed to accommodate up to eight 32 mm filters, the HF108B allows users to easily configure illumination to meet specific requirements. Well-suited for high-speed widefield fluorescence microscopy and integration into confocal or super-resolution instruments, the HF108B features...
Imagine a future where your medical history could help predict what health conditions you might face in the next two decades. Researchers have developed a generative AI model that uses large-scale health records to estimate how human health may change over time. It can forecast the risk and timing of over 1,000 diseases and predict health outcomes over a decade in advance...
INTEGRA Biosciences' SWITCH hybrid pipette has been scientifically evaluated for ergonomics through an in-depth collaboration with the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). The SWITCH combines the tactile control of manual pipetting with the intelligent repeat dispense function of an electronic system, offering laboratories a new standard in comfort, precision and efficiency...
Leica Biosystems, a global leader in anatomic and digital pathology solutions, and Moffitt Cancer Center, one of the nation’s top cancer hospitals and a leader in cancer research, are expanding their partnership to accelerate the adoption of digital pathology across the state. This strategic collaboration marks Florida’s first large-scale implementation of digital pathology technology, aimed at improving speed, precision and access to pathology services...
Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced Chromeleon 7.4 software, the first enterprise-ready, compliance-focused mass spectrometry (MS) and chromatography data system that covers single quad, triple quad and high-resolution accurate mass (HRAM) analysis. Chromeleon 7.4 software brings the company’s trusted technology platform to regulated and non-regulated laboratory environments, streamlining data management and expanding functionality for targeted quantitative MS workflows...
Revvity, Inc. has announced the launch of its Living Image™ Synergy AI multimodal analysis software for in vivo imaging researchers. The solution provides a unified platform with AI capabilities for seamless data analysis across optical, microCT, ultrasound, and other modalities—reducing data inconsistencies, streamlining workflows, increasing throughput, and enhancing reproducibility, all with the intention of accelerating scientific discovery...
A major new two-part white paper series from ACD/Labs examines how AI-enabled design-make-test-analyze (DMTA) cycles can overcome fragmented workflows in drug discovery and development. The series discusses how pharma/biotech organizations can leverage automation and informatics technologies to digitalize workflows, empowering faster, robust, and more cost-effective innovation...
INTEGRA Biosciences is giving scientists the chance to transform their workflows with its Future Lab Grant of $10,000 to spend on the company’s cutting-edge pipetting and automation solutions. One visionary lab will win the opportunity to co-create their dream set-up, using INTEGRA’s wide range of innovative instruments, from ergonomic electronic pipettes and compact 96-channel plate fillers to accessible automation platforms...
Europa Biosite is pleased to announce that Bio X Cell has appointed Cambridge Bioscience, a proud member of Europa Biosite, as its exclusive distributor for the United Kingdom and Ireland. This strategic partnership ensures that researchers across the UK and Ireland will have streamlined access to the Bio X Cell portfolio which features best-in-class functional monoclonal antibodies, globally recognized for their high quality, purity, and consistency...
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher company and a global leader in laboratory automation and innovation, announces the launch of its new IR820 and IR870 infrared dye antibody conjugates. For the first time, research flow cytometry labs have a low noise solution, including single laser excitation, no dye interferences along with negligible overlap with other fluorochrome emissions, and ultralow autofluorescence background...
INTEGRA Biosciences, a leading provider of laboratory tools for liquid handling and media preparation based in Switzerland, has acquired shares in CleanNA, an established reagents manufacturer based in the Netherlands. This strategic investment cements a long-term strategic collaboration between the two companies, with a view to expanding CleanNA’s global reach and impact...
Merck, a leading science and technology company, and Siemens, a leading technology company, signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), extending their strategic partnership to accelerate digital transformation in the life science industry. The MoU focuses on delivering integrated software solutions, systems and consumables that harness automation, data and AI to connect drug discovery, development, and manufacturing...
Cenevo is launching the Labguru Assistant, an AI-enabled extension to the Labguru solution designed to provide scientists with real-time, in-platform support for their daily lab work. Cenevo specializes in lab management systems, automation, orchestration, data management and AI technology for life sciences. Cenevo’s recent research shows that 45% of labs plan to implement AI within two years, with three-quarters saying AI/machine learning will play a big role in driving change by 2026...
Carolina Molecular, a trusted molecular testing services laboratory with over 25 years of experience in life sciences, and Astoriom, a global expert in stability storage and biorepository services, announced a strategic partnership to provide seamless, integrated solutions for molecular testing and comprehensive biospecimen storage. This collaboration addresses a critical unmet need for Contract Research Organizations (CROs), pharmaceutical and biotechnology...
Agilent Technologies Inc. has announced the release of a new range of high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) columns ideally suited for biotherapeutics applications. The Agilent Altura Ultra Inert HPLC Columns set a new standard in liquid chromatography performance, providing the reliability and efficiency biopharmaceutical companies need for the most demanding applications, including peptide GLP-1 and oligonucleotide therapeutic development and quality control...