Sphere Fluidics, a leading provider of innovative droplet-based microfluidics solutions for single-cell analysis and isolation, today shared details of Cyto-Mine® Chroma, the second generation of its flagship Cyto-Mine platform. This new platform will offer enhanced capabilities, including multiplexing and greater assay flexibility, to further maximize the efficiency and precision of single-cell functional analysis workflows...
Autoscribe Informatics is excited to announce its participation in the 2024 Australasian Biospecimen Network Association (ABNA) Conference, which will take place from October 16 to 18 at The Stamford Grand, Glenelg, Adelaide. As a leader in laboratory informatics, Autoscribe Informatics will be showcasing its state-of-the-art Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)...
Micronic is excited to expand its Eco-Friendly Choice product line with the introduction of the EFC Refill Rack, a product designed with sustainability at its core. The first-of-its-kind EFC Refill Rack comprises a reusable base rack and cover, and a refill system made of 99% in-house renewed materials, highlighting Micronic’s commitment to both environmental responsibility and superior functionality...
Wiley, one of the world's largest publishers and a global leader in research and learning, and Digital Surf, editor of analysis software solutions for microscopy and spectroscopy, have announced the release of Wiley Surface-to-Spectral Analysis, a complete correlation & spectroscopy analysis software solution for microscopy. Wiley Surface-to-Spectral Analysis provides a comprehensive, powerful solution to process, combine, and analyze images and data from various spectroscopic techniques...
A novel enzyme developed by research scientists at Promega Corporation will virtually eliminate confounding stutter artifacts in forensic DNA analysis. The reduced stutter polymerase dramatically simplifies mixed sample deconvolution and allows forensic analysts to generate accurate profiles of multiple contributors. This is the first enzyme to solve one of the biggest challenges in DNA forensics...
Takara Bio Europe, a wholly owned subsidiary of Takara Bio Inc., announces the launch of the Shasta™ Single-Cell System at the 2024 Human Cell Atlas General Meeting. This cutting-edge, high-throughput NGS solution enables novel biomarker discovery in oncology research. This comprehensive system combines well-validated chemistries with user-friendly bioinformatics tools, allowing researchers to mine more genomic and transcriptomic information from a much greater number of cells...
CrestOptics S.p.A., a manufacturer of high-end microscopy solutions and advanced systems for fluorescence microscopy and diagnostic applications, announce the initiation of a collaboration with Leica Microsystems, a leading provider of microscopy and scientific instrumentation. The partnership enables Leica Microsystems to offer CrestOptics’ CICERO spinning disk unit within its new THUNDER Imager Cell Spinning Disk system...
Telstar has launched BioMax, a new large-scale Class II biological safety cabinet designed to support objects over 500mm high or deep inside the cabinet, such as cytometers and robots, requiring user protection during manipulation. The new series of extra-large cabinets ensure triple protection while offering more workspace for the user. These range of cabinets provide an alternative to product handling processes that require the use of large protective devices...
Laboratory automation is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by advancements in throughput, democratisation and artificial intelligence (AI). Here, James Atwood, general manager at laboratory automation solutions provider Opentrons Labworks Inc., Lab Innovations 2024 exhibitor, explores the trends that are reshaping research and diagnostics in the life sciences. These developments promise to enhance both the scale and scope of scientific discovery...
Eppendorf's new CellXpert CS220 is the first shaker to apply the established contamination protection standards of CO2 incubator-based cell cultivation—180 °C sterilization. In addition, the device expedites disinfection by having no drive wheel, cover sheets, cables, or heating fins inside the stainless-steel chamber. The CellXpert CS220 also features up to 40% higher flask capacity and the highest platform size to footprint ratio in the market...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has launched the Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ MX Series ICP-MS to simplify trace element analysis with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The launch includes a new single quadrupole Thermo Scientific iCAP MSX ICP-MS and triple quadrupole Thermo Scientific iCAP MTX ICP-MS designed for environmental, food, industrial and research labs to analyze routine and challenging trace elements to detect and mitigate harmful substances...
The FluidX™ Tri-Coded Sample Tubes from Azenta Life Sciences are designed to safeguard the integrity of your samples and provide a lifelong secure chain of custody for samples in compound libraries, biobanks, and other cryogenic storage facilities. The external thread design of this tube range is not only highly secure, and cannot be overtightened, but also offers significant benefits over internal thread caps including a higher working volume...
Arctoris, a leading contract research organisation (CRO) advancing drug discovery experimentation through its unique automated laboratory and data science platform, Ulysses™, has announced it has acquired the majority of Eli Lilly’s San Diego-based Lilly Life Sciences Studio’ laboratory (“Science Studio”). The acquisition significantly expands Arctoris’ research facilities, enhancing productivity and increasing the capacity to conduct multiple experiments simultaneously...
GenNext Technologies and Agilent have announced a pioneering collaboration that promises to transform structural biology research for biopharmaceutical companies. The integration of GenNext's AutoFox Protein Footprinting System with Agilent's 6560 Ion Mobility Quadrupole Time-of-Flight (IM-QTOF) LC/MS System presents an unparalleled approach to detailed protein structure analysis and biomolecular interaction studies...
The Pistoia Alliance, a global, not-for-profit alliance that advocates for greater collaboration in life sciences R&D, has released the results of its annual Lab of the Future survey, conducted in partnership with Open Pharma Research. The survey of 200 experts spanning Europe, the Americas and APAC will be presented at the Lab of the Future Congress in Amsterdam on the 1st/2nd October. The research reveals that 68% of respondents are currently using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) in their work, an increase from 54% in 2023...
PacBio, a leading developer of high-quality, highly accurate sequencing solutions, has announced a collaboration with the University and University Hospital of Münster, to use long-read whole genome sequencing to significantly advance male infertility and rare disease research. By deploying PacBio’s Revio HiFi sequencing system, researchers at Münster will obtain highly accurate genomic data essential for addressing complex genetic issues associated with male infertility, including the Y chromosome...
Introducing Cerno's GC/ID™ V5.1 Software: The most significant advancement to GC/MS in decades and the dawn of faster, more accurate, and reliable results. Did you know that in some cases, instrument vendor software may incorrectly identify up to 25% of the compounds in a run using library search alone? Yes, you are not alone. So why spend hours on your GC/MS data analysis, when you can now do your routine analysis in just minutes with greater accuracy than ever before?...
To enable pharmaceutical researchers to move quickly into their high‑throughput screening experiments, global genomics solutions provider Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) has released rapid genes, a new offering in its synthetic biology portfolio. Available from 125 base pairs (bp) to 2000 bp, IDT’s rapid genes are ready-to-use, next generation sequencing (NGS)-verified clonal genes shipped in as little as five business days...
INTEGRA Biosciences is pleased to announce the launch of the PIPETBOY GENIUS, the latest addition to its range of serological pipet controllers. The PIPETBOY GENIUS is the intelligent choice for precise and consistent serological pipetting. It offers a unique repeat dispense function* that enables users to aspirate a defined large volume and consistently dispense aliquots from 0.1 to 50 ml, just by pressing a button...
A rise in Industry 4.0 technologies emphasizes instantaneous access to data for better-informed decision-making. While this is most commonly seen in manufacturing, many other 'point four' paradigms are embracing the need for always-on, data-driven results. Here, Franz Kamutzki, Senior Sales Account Manager at specialist in electron microscopy for industrial materials, Thermo Fisher Scientific, explains the concept of Materials 4.0 and how it addresses the complex needs of scientists in material characterization...
TESTA Analytical reports how its liquid chromatography flowmeter is helping a leading German analytical services company to regularly qualify the operation and performance of their HPLC systems. A scientist at the analytical services company commented “We have a total of three HPLC systems that require regular and reliable qualification in accordance with current regulations to make them suitable for use in customer GLP, GCP and GMP projects...
OHAUS Corporation, a leading worldwide manufacturer of scales, balances and laboratory equipment announced the launch of their Next Generation of Guardian 5000 Hotplate Stirrers. These Hotplate Stirrers are specially engineered to deliver premium safety and versatility for everyday use in research, academic and industrial settings. The Guardian 5000 Hotplate Stirrers offer powerful heating and mixing capabilities, reaching temperatures up to 550°C...
Sphere Fluidics, a leading provider of innovative droplet-based microfluidics solutions for single-cell analysis and isolation, today shared details of Cyto-Mine® Chroma, the second generation of its flagship Cyto-Mine platform. This new platform will offer enhanced capabilities, including multiplexing and greater assay flexibility, to further maximize the efficiency and precision of single-cell functional analysis workflows...
Autoscribe Informatics is excited to announce its participation in the 2024 Australasian Biospecimen Network Association (ABNA) Conference, which will take place from October 16 to 18 at The Stamford Grand, Glenelg, Adelaide. As a leader in laboratory informatics, Autoscribe Informatics will be showcasing its state-of-the-art Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)...
Micronic is excited to expand its Eco-Friendly Choice product line with the introduction of the EFC Refill Rack, a product designed with sustainability at its core. The first-of-its-kind EFC Refill Rack comprises a reusable base rack and cover, and a refill system made of 99% in-house renewed materials, highlighting Micronic’s commitment to both environmental responsibility and superior functionality...
Wiley, one of the world's largest publishers and a global leader in research and learning, and Digital Surf, editor of analysis software solutions for microscopy and spectroscopy, have announced the release of Wiley Surface-to-Spectral Analysis, a complete correlation & spectroscopy analysis software solution for microscopy. Wiley Surface-to-Spectral Analysis provides a comprehensive, powerful solution to process, combine, and analyze images and data from various spectroscopic techniques...
A novel enzyme developed by research scientists at Promega Corporation will virtually eliminate confounding stutter artifacts in forensic DNA analysis. The reduced stutter polymerase dramatically simplifies mixed sample deconvolution and allows forensic analysts to generate accurate profiles of multiple contributors. This is the first enzyme to solve one of the biggest challenges in DNA forensics...
Takara Bio Europe, a wholly owned subsidiary of Takara Bio Inc., announces the launch of the Shasta™ Single-Cell System at the 2024 Human Cell Atlas General Meeting. This cutting-edge, high-throughput NGS solution enables novel biomarker discovery in oncology research. This comprehensive system combines well-validated chemistries with user-friendly bioinformatics tools, allowing researchers to mine more genomic and transcriptomic information from a much greater number of cells...
CrestOptics S.p.A., a manufacturer of high-end microscopy solutions and advanced systems for fluorescence microscopy and diagnostic applications, announce the initiation of a collaboration with Leica Microsystems, a leading provider of microscopy and scientific instrumentation. The partnership enables Leica Microsystems to offer CrestOptics’ CICERO spinning disk unit within its new THUNDER Imager Cell Spinning Disk system...
Telstar has launched BioMax, a new large-scale Class II biological safety cabinet designed to support objects over 500mm high or deep inside the cabinet, such as cytometers and robots, requiring user protection during manipulation. The new series of extra-large cabinets ensure triple protection while offering more workspace for the user. These range of cabinets provide an alternative to product handling processes that require the use of large protective devices...
Laboratory automation is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by advancements in throughput, democratisation and artificial intelligence (AI). Here, James Atwood, general manager at laboratory automation solutions provider Opentrons Labworks Inc., Lab Innovations 2024 exhibitor, explores the trends that are reshaping research and diagnostics in the life sciences. These developments promise to enhance both the scale and scope of scientific discovery...
Eppendorf's new CellXpert CS220 is the first shaker to apply the established contamination protection standards of CO2 incubator-based cell cultivation—180 °C sterilization. In addition, the device expedites disinfection by having no drive wheel, cover sheets, cables, or heating fins inside the stainless-steel chamber. The CellXpert CS220 also features up to 40% higher flask capacity and the highest platform size to footprint ratio in the market...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has launched the Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ MX Series ICP-MS to simplify trace element analysis with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The launch includes a new single quadrupole Thermo Scientific iCAP MSX ICP-MS and triple quadrupole Thermo Scientific iCAP MTX ICP-MS designed for environmental, food, industrial and research labs to analyze routine and challenging trace elements to detect and mitigate harmful substances...
The FluidX™ Tri-Coded Sample Tubes from Azenta Life Sciences are designed to safeguard the integrity of your samples and provide a lifelong secure chain of custody for samples in compound libraries, biobanks, and other cryogenic storage facilities. The external thread design of this tube range is not only highly secure, and cannot be overtightened, but also offers significant benefits over internal thread caps including a higher working volume...
Arctoris, a leading contract research organisation (CRO) advancing drug discovery experimentation through its unique automated laboratory and data science platform, Ulysses™, has announced it has acquired the majority of Eli Lilly’s San Diego-based Lilly Life Sciences Studio’ laboratory (“Science Studio”). The acquisition significantly expands Arctoris’ research facilities, enhancing productivity and increasing the capacity to conduct multiple experiments simultaneously...
GenNext Technologies and Agilent have announced a pioneering collaboration that promises to transform structural biology research for biopharmaceutical companies. The integration of GenNext's AutoFox Protein Footprinting System with Agilent's 6560 Ion Mobility Quadrupole Time-of-Flight (IM-QTOF) LC/MS System presents an unparalleled approach to detailed protein structure analysis and biomolecular interaction studies...
The Pistoia Alliance, a global, not-for-profit alliance that advocates for greater collaboration in life sciences R&D, has released the results of its annual Lab of the Future survey, conducted in partnership with Open Pharma Research. The survey of 200 experts spanning Europe, the Americas and APAC will be presented at the Lab of the Future Congress in Amsterdam on the 1st/2nd October. The research reveals that 68% of respondents are currently using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) in their work, an increase from 54% in 2023...
PacBio, a leading developer of high-quality, highly accurate sequencing solutions, has announced a collaboration with the University and University Hospital of Münster, to use long-read whole genome sequencing to significantly advance male infertility and rare disease research. By deploying PacBio’s Revio HiFi sequencing system, researchers at Münster will obtain highly accurate genomic data essential for addressing complex genetic issues associated with male infertility, including the Y chromosome...
Introducing Cerno's GC/ID™ V5.1 Software: The most significant advancement to GC/MS in decades and the dawn of faster, more accurate, and reliable results. Did you know that in some cases, instrument vendor software may incorrectly identify up to 25% of the compounds in a run using library search alone? Yes, you are not alone. So why spend hours on your GC/MS data analysis, when you can now do your routine analysis in just minutes with greater accuracy than ever before?...
To enable pharmaceutical researchers to move quickly into their high‑throughput screening experiments, global genomics solutions provider Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) has released rapid genes, a new offering in its synthetic biology portfolio. Available from 125 base pairs (bp) to 2000 bp, IDT’s rapid genes are ready-to-use, next generation sequencing (NGS)-verified clonal genes shipped in as little as five business days...
INTEGRA Biosciences is pleased to announce the launch of the PIPETBOY GENIUS, the latest addition to its range of serological pipet controllers. The PIPETBOY GENIUS is the intelligent choice for precise and consistent serological pipetting. It offers a unique repeat dispense function* that enables users to aspirate a defined large volume and consistently dispense aliquots from 0.1 to 50 ml, just by pressing a button...
A rise in Industry 4.0 technologies emphasizes instantaneous access to data for better-informed decision-making. While this is most commonly seen in manufacturing, many other 'point four' paradigms are embracing the need for always-on, data-driven results. Here, Franz Kamutzki, Senior Sales Account Manager at specialist in electron microscopy for industrial materials, Thermo Fisher Scientific, explains the concept of Materials 4.0 and how it addresses the complex needs of scientists in material characterization...
TESTA Analytical reports how its liquid chromatography flowmeter is helping a leading German analytical services company to regularly qualify the operation and performance of their HPLC systems. A scientist at the analytical services company commented “We have a total of three HPLC systems that require regular and reliable qualification in accordance with current regulations to make them suitable for use in customer GLP, GCP and GMP projects...
OHAUS Corporation, a leading worldwide manufacturer of scales, balances and laboratory equipment announced the launch of their Next Generation of Guardian 5000 Hotplate Stirrers. These Hotplate Stirrers are specially engineered to deliver premium safety and versatility for everyday use in research, academic and industrial settings. The Guardian 5000 Hotplate Stirrers offer powerful heating and mixing capabilities, reaching temperatures up to 550°C...