Hudson, a global laboratory automation solutions provider, is pleased to announce that, effective January 26, 2025, the company will operate under the unified name Hudson Lab Automation. This rebranding signifies a major step forward, uniting our legacy brands—Hudson Robotics, Art Robbins Instruments, and Tomtec—into one cohesive organization dedicated to redefining laboratory automation...
Azenta Life Sciences announce, as part of their commitment to sustainable science, that they are increasing the use of recycled polypropylene in their FluidX sample storage consumables range. To support this initiative, from January 2025, all SBS tube rack bases will be manufactured with up to 90% recycled polypropylene, sourced from repurposed material generated during the production of FluidX sample storage tubes...
Hitachi High-Tech Europe has introduced the SU3800SE and SU3900SE Schottky field emission scanning electron microscopes (SEMs) to offer fully automatic optical alignment, allowing high-resolution results to be achieved quickly and easily by any user. The large sample handling and variable pressure operation means they can accommodate a wide range of sample types, and the powerful automation tools enable easy acquisition of large datasets...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced the Invitrogen™ EVOS™ S1000 Spatial Imaging System. This advanced system addresses the limitations of current fluorescent microscopy technologies by enabling researchers to generate a multiplexed high-quality image for multiple samples within several hours, thereby lowering the barrier to entry into spatial tissue proteomics...
INTEGRA Biosciences offers liquid handling solutions and magnetic modules to streamline every stage of NGS sample preparation. These innovative tools help to reduce errors, improve the precision and reliability of sequencing data, and provide more efficient processes. NGS is a high throughput technology that rapidly sequences large volumes of DNA or RNA, enabling comprehensive analysis of genetic material for applications like genomics, transcriptomics and personalized medicine...
External factors such as temperature fluctuations, air currents, electromagnetic interference, and vibrations can all have an impact on the accuracy of the analytical balance. It is important to keep the analytical balance in a controlled environment to minimize these factors and ensure accurate readings. By understanding and controlling these external factors, users can ensure that the analytical balance provides reliable and accurate measurements for their research or testing needs...
The SF-10+ lab pump, an enhanced version of flow chemistry specialists Vapourtec’s SF-10, offers a host of features that widen the opportunities for new applications including the ability to pump hot reagents. The SF-10+ builds on the pump’s existing capabilities, already cited in many scientific breakthroughs since 2016, with enhanced temperature control and can be heated between ambient and 80C as well as allowing for the inlet and outlet tubes to be heated to the same temperature.
Anton Paar are proud to introduce Multiwave 5001 and Multiwave 3001, two microwave digestion systems designed to set new standards in laboratory efficiency, flexibility, and safety. With more than 50 years of expertise in sample preparation, this innovative system delivers reliable results for laboratories across a range of industries, from environmental analysis and pharmaceuticals, to battery materials and food testing...
Thermo Fisher Scientific introduces the Thermo Scientific™ Orion™ Pro Star electrochemistry bench meter series, a powerful solution for accurate and reliable electrochemistry analysis. Designed to provide sophisticated functionality in a simplified package, the Orion Pro Star series features an intuitive user experience that streamlines workflows and delivers dependable results...
South West London Pathology (SWLP) introduces cutting-edge technologies to its laboratories to create one of the most modern, innovative, and efficient clinical blood science services in the country. The installation of the analysers at Croydon is the first step of the rollout of new blood sciences services at all SWLP sites across the network, covering clinical chemistry, haematology, coagulation, serology, and pre-analytical automation, in collaboration with Beckman Coulter, a global leader in clinical diagnostics.
In the rapidly advancing world of laboratory research, precision is more critical than ever. Anticipating this demand, Micronic, the leader in sample storage innovation, introduces X-Clear Tubes—the first on the market to deliver unmatched optical clarity and optimal light transmittance. These innovative tubes set a new standard in sample preparation and analysis, making them the perfect solution for laboratories that require accuracy, reliability, and efficiency in sample handling...
Say hello to our newest, fastest and most intuitive imaging solution - providing deeper insights for every lab. Empower your team to quickly obtain high-definition images and robust data from a wide range of 2D and 3D cell assays - and upgrade the system as your research needs evolve.The ImageXpress HCS.ai system features a modular design and a wide array of configuration options, allowing for customization to meet your current needs and on-site upgrades as your requirements evolve - eliminating the need to purchase a new system...
Trilobio, developer of whole lab automation solutions for advancing biology research, has introduced the first version of its comprehensive robotics, lab equipment and software platform at the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening conference, SLAS2025, alongside pilot customer data, demonstrating the platform’s abilities in advancing research workflows...
Tecan, the global leader in laboratory automation has announced the unveiling of Veya™, a transformative liquid handling platform designed to bring efficiency, precision and compliance to laboratories of all sizes. The platform, showcased at the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) international conference, San Diego, underscores Tecan’s continued commitment to innovation and the democratization of lab automation...
Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME) has received a £500,000 grant from the Wolfson Foundation to purchase an ultrafast confocal spinning disc microscope. This instrument will accelerate AIME research, led by Professor Roslyn Bill, into treatments for dementia and other forms of cognitive decline. An ultrafast spinning disc confocal microscope enables faster, higher-resolution images of biological processes than is currently possible at AIME...
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and the European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS) have agreed upon a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote interdisciplinary training and develop innovative projects that address pressing challenges in human and planetary health. EMBL Director General Edith Heard and ELLIS President Bernhard Schölkopf signed the agreement at an event on “Shaping Europe’s AI Leadership” in Brussels on 14 January 2025...
Engineers from The University of Warwick’s Integrative Synthetic Biology Centre and Imperial College London’s Department of Bioengineering have unveiled how to engineer microbial ‘cell-factories’ to boost the manufacture of high-value chemicals that are used in everyday products like domestic goods, clothes and food. To date cell-based systems have been less efficient than existing petrochemical processes due to natural constraints within living cells...
Did you know some viruses don’t cause illness and can instead be used to treat disease? Biotechnology startup Axonis Therapeutics reprogrammed a virus to carry a novel gene therapy to neurons to treat neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and spinal cord injury. The company needed a way to test the therapeutic in a mature human brain model, which is difficult to produce on Earth...
Leading science and innovation campus, Discovery Park, in Sandwich, Kent has launched applications for the fourth cohort of its immersive business growth competition, ‘Discovery Spark’. Supported by Capital Enterprise Network and Cancer Research UK (CRUK), Discovery Park’s latest Discovery Spark programme will have an oncology theme. It invites cancer tech start-ups looking to accelerate their business to apply...
Azenta, Inc. has announced that it has been selected as the technology provider by UK Biocentre as they expand their large-scale sample storage in support of the preservation of internationally significant sample collections. This new system is in addition to the seven Azenta BioArc™ Flex™ automated sample store systems already in place at the facility. UK Biocentre will utilize the new BioArc Ultra™ to deliver on critical research projects including the United Kingdom’s largest health research program
Scientists and engineers will collaborate to develop and verify platform workflows utilizing the broad offering of automation-enabled assays from the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. Together, the custom workstation and automation-enabled assays will deliver increased consistency and higher throughput by reducing manual processing and repetitive tasks with a user-friendly robotic system...
Cormica, a global leader in life sciences testing and consulting, has completed the acquisition of Zwisler Laboratorium, a premier provider of laboratory services headquartered in Reichenau, Germany. This landmark acquisition marks Cormica’s first entry into the German market, a key milestone in its strategy to expand its European footprint. The move underlines Cormica’s commitment to becoming a leading operator in high-growth European markets, with plans to explore additional opportunities for expansion in Germany...
Hudson, a global laboratory automation solutions provider, is pleased to announce that, effective January 26, 2025, the company will operate under the unified name Hudson Lab Automation. This rebranding signifies a major step forward, uniting our legacy brands—Hudson Robotics, Art Robbins Instruments, and Tomtec—into one cohesive organization dedicated to redefining laboratory automation...
Azenta Life Sciences announce, as part of their commitment to sustainable science, that they are increasing the use of recycled polypropylene in their FluidX sample storage consumables range. To support this initiative, from January 2025, all SBS tube rack bases will be manufactured with up to 90% recycled polypropylene, sourced from repurposed material generated during the production of FluidX sample storage tubes...
Hitachi High-Tech Europe has introduced the SU3800SE and SU3900SE Schottky field emission scanning electron microscopes (SEMs) to offer fully automatic optical alignment, allowing high-resolution results to be achieved quickly and easily by any user. The large sample handling and variable pressure operation means they can accommodate a wide range of sample types, and the powerful automation tools enable easy acquisition of large datasets...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced the Invitrogen™ EVOS™ S1000 Spatial Imaging System. This advanced system addresses the limitations of current fluorescent microscopy technologies by enabling researchers to generate a multiplexed high-quality image for multiple samples within several hours, thereby lowering the barrier to entry into spatial tissue proteomics...
INTEGRA Biosciences offers liquid handling solutions and magnetic modules to streamline every stage of NGS sample preparation. These innovative tools help to reduce errors, improve the precision and reliability of sequencing data, and provide more efficient processes. NGS is a high throughput technology that rapidly sequences large volumes of DNA or RNA, enabling comprehensive analysis of genetic material for applications like genomics, transcriptomics and personalized medicine...
External factors such as temperature fluctuations, air currents, electromagnetic interference, and vibrations can all have an impact on the accuracy of the analytical balance. It is important to keep the analytical balance in a controlled environment to minimize these factors and ensure accurate readings. By understanding and controlling these external factors, users can ensure that the analytical balance provides reliable and accurate measurements for their research or testing needs...
The SF-10+ lab pump, an enhanced version of flow chemistry specialists Vapourtec’s SF-10, offers a host of features that widen the opportunities for new applications including the ability to pump hot reagents. The SF-10+ builds on the pump’s existing capabilities, already cited in many scientific breakthroughs since 2016, with enhanced temperature control and can be heated between ambient and 80C as well as allowing for the inlet and outlet tubes to be heated to the same temperature.
Anton Paar are proud to introduce Multiwave 5001 and Multiwave 3001, two microwave digestion systems designed to set new standards in laboratory efficiency, flexibility, and safety. With more than 50 years of expertise in sample preparation, this innovative system delivers reliable results for laboratories across a range of industries, from environmental analysis and pharmaceuticals, to battery materials and food testing...
Thermo Fisher Scientific introduces the Thermo Scientific™ Orion™ Pro Star electrochemistry bench meter series, a powerful solution for accurate and reliable electrochemistry analysis. Designed to provide sophisticated functionality in a simplified package, the Orion Pro Star series features an intuitive user experience that streamlines workflows and delivers dependable results...
South West London Pathology (SWLP) introduces cutting-edge technologies to its laboratories to create one of the most modern, innovative, and efficient clinical blood science services in the country. The installation of the analysers at Croydon is the first step of the rollout of new blood sciences services at all SWLP sites across the network, covering clinical chemistry, haematology, coagulation, serology, and pre-analytical automation, in collaboration with Beckman Coulter, a global leader in clinical diagnostics.
In the rapidly advancing world of laboratory research, precision is more critical than ever. Anticipating this demand, Micronic, the leader in sample storage innovation, introduces X-Clear Tubes—the first on the market to deliver unmatched optical clarity and optimal light transmittance. These innovative tubes set a new standard in sample preparation and analysis, making them the perfect solution for laboratories that require accuracy, reliability, and efficiency in sample handling...
Say hello to our newest, fastest and most intuitive imaging solution - providing deeper insights for every lab. Empower your team to quickly obtain high-definition images and robust data from a wide range of 2D and 3D cell assays - and upgrade the system as your research needs evolve.The ImageXpress HCS.ai system features a modular design and a wide array of configuration options, allowing for customization to meet your current needs and on-site upgrades as your requirements evolve - eliminating the need to purchase a new system...
Trilobio, developer of whole lab automation solutions for advancing biology research, has introduced the first version of its comprehensive robotics, lab equipment and software platform at the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening conference, SLAS2025, alongside pilot customer data, demonstrating the platform’s abilities in advancing research workflows...
Tecan, the global leader in laboratory automation has announced the unveiling of Veya™, a transformative liquid handling platform designed to bring efficiency, precision and compliance to laboratories of all sizes. The platform, showcased at the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) international conference, San Diego, underscores Tecan’s continued commitment to innovation and the democratization of lab automation...
Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME) has received a £500,000 grant from the Wolfson Foundation to purchase an ultrafast confocal spinning disc microscope. This instrument will accelerate AIME research, led by Professor Roslyn Bill, into treatments for dementia and other forms of cognitive decline. An ultrafast spinning disc confocal microscope enables faster, higher-resolution images of biological processes than is currently possible at AIME...
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and the European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS) have agreed upon a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote interdisciplinary training and develop innovative projects that address pressing challenges in human and planetary health. EMBL Director General Edith Heard and ELLIS President Bernhard Schölkopf signed the agreement at an event on “Shaping Europe’s AI Leadership” in Brussels on 14 January 2025...
Engineers from The University of Warwick’s Integrative Synthetic Biology Centre and Imperial College London’s Department of Bioengineering have unveiled how to engineer microbial ‘cell-factories’ to boost the manufacture of high-value chemicals that are used in everyday products like domestic goods, clothes and food. To date cell-based systems have been less efficient than existing petrochemical processes due to natural constraints within living cells...
Did you know some viruses don’t cause illness and can instead be used to treat disease? Biotechnology startup Axonis Therapeutics reprogrammed a virus to carry a novel gene therapy to neurons to treat neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and spinal cord injury. The company needed a way to test the therapeutic in a mature human brain model, which is difficult to produce on Earth...
Leading science and innovation campus, Discovery Park, in Sandwich, Kent has launched applications for the fourth cohort of its immersive business growth competition, ‘Discovery Spark’. Supported by Capital Enterprise Network and Cancer Research UK (CRUK), Discovery Park’s latest Discovery Spark programme will have an oncology theme. It invites cancer tech start-ups looking to accelerate their business to apply...
Azenta, Inc. has announced that it has been selected as the technology provider by UK Biocentre as they expand their large-scale sample storage in support of the preservation of internationally significant sample collections. This new system is in addition to the seven Azenta BioArc™ Flex™ automated sample store systems already in place at the facility. UK Biocentre will utilize the new BioArc Ultra™ to deliver on critical research projects including the United Kingdom’s largest health research program
Scientists and engineers will collaborate to develop and verify platform workflows utilizing the broad offering of automation-enabled assays from the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. Together, the custom workstation and automation-enabled assays will deliver increased consistency and higher throughput by reducing manual processing and repetitive tasks with a user-friendly robotic system...
Cormica, a global leader in life sciences testing and consulting, has completed the acquisition of Zwisler Laboratorium, a premier provider of laboratory services headquartered in Reichenau, Germany. This landmark acquisition marks Cormica’s first entry into the German market, a key milestone in its strategy to expand its European footprint. The move underlines Cormica’s commitment to becoming a leading operator in high-growth European markets, with plans to explore additional opportunities for expansion in Germany...