ACD/Labs, an informatics company that develops and commercializes software in support of digitalized R&D, release its 2025 Structure Elucidation & Verification Report. Distilled from the experience and expertise of hundreds of researchers gathered at the ACD/Labs’ annual virtual symposium in Q4 2024, the report discusses how trends have shifted since 2022; and how some of the world’s leading R&D organizations are setting themselves up for success in 2025 and beyond...
Cambridge-based Intellegens announces a new product suite that represents a step-change in ease-of-implementation and use for machine learning to accelerate R&D. Alchemite™ Suite draws on the power of the Alchemite™ method, a machine learning algorithm that has unique capabilities for working quickly and flexibly with real experimental and process data. The Suite delivers a new set of software apps targeted on key tasks for development teams in chemicals, materials, foods and FMCG, life sciences, and manufacturing...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Pioneering use of artificial intelligence (AI) could cut the time it takes to bring life-saving treatments to patients. This represents just one example of innovation being championed by the UK's seven new regulatory science powerhouses. Innovate UK – the UK’s innovation agency, in partnership with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), Office for Life Sciences, and the Medical Research Council have announced seven Centres of Excellence for Regulatory Science and Innovation...
INTEGRA Biosciences’ WELLJET reagent dispenser now supports API commands based on the SiLA-2 standardized communication protocol for lab automation. This new functionality will make it even easier to integrate the WELLJET into automated laboratory workflows, helping labs to enhance their productivity and reproducibility. Scientists are constantly seeking ways to automate repetitive, time-consuming liquid handling tasks in order to improve their lab’s throughput...
Leaders from across the region will meet to discuss the advancements in lab technology and the overarching industry, which has seen numerous developments over the past couple of years. With the conference setting its eyes on the evolution of the lab it will address 9 important and varying themes that encompass the breadth of this ever-growing field in Basel, May 27-28...
Using the HPLC Pump Qualification Pack from TESTA Analytical considerably reduces the time required for HPLC pump qualification, while improving traceability of results. Comprising a calibrated non-invasive, realtime LC flowmeter, data validation tool and tablet-computer with pre-installed software – the pack automatically performs all necessary flow data calculations plus operational and performance qualification checks...
Sapio Sciences, the science-aware™ lab informatics platform, has announced the launch of Release 24.12, introducing new tools for chemistry, molecular biology, GMP workflows, and immunogenicity. These advancements streamline lab operations, enhance accuracy, and support the growing demands of scientific research. Kevin Cramer, founder, CEO, and CTO of Sapio Sciences, commented: “Sapio’s mission is to accelerate discovery by simplifying the complexities of science, and the new capabilities in Release 24.12 demonstrate our commitment...
London Lab Live 2025 is set to debut on 14–15 May 2025 at ExCeL London, bringing together professionals from across the lab sector to inspire collaboration and innovation. Representing industries such as chemical and material science, FMCG, food and beverage, agriculture, pharma, biotech, medical, real estate, academia, and beyond, the event promises to be the UK’s most dynamic gathering for the lab community...
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a global leader in laboratory automation and innovation, and a company of Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR), launches the Cydem VT Automated Clone Screening System, a revolutionary high-throughput microbioreactor platform for automated top clone screening. The new Cydem VT System significantly reduces time to market for biologic drug discovery and monoclonal antibody-based therapeutics, by slashing manual laboratory steps in Cell Line Development up to 90%...
Sapio Sciences, the science-aware™ lab informatics platform, today announced the highly anticipated speaker lineup and agenda for SapioCon 2025. Taking place from February 26–28, 2025, at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort, the event will bring together leading experts in research and technology to explore the transformative role of AI and science-aware lab informatics in accelerating research, discovery, diagnostics, manufacturing, and business operations in the life sciences.
Indica Labs, the global leader in AI-powered digital pathology, announces that the Institute of Tissue Medicine and Pathology at the University of Bern, a leading university based pathology institute in Switzerland, has selected HALO AP® for the Institute’s first-in-country digital pathology deployment in the cloud powered by Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS). The Institute selected Indica Labs for its ability to provide dependable, pathologist-centered software and AI in a powerful and highly flexible platform.
The Pistoia Alliance, a global, not-for-profit alliance that advocates for greater collaboration in life sciences R&D, has announced the results of a global survey in conjunction with CCC (Copyright Clearance Center), a leader in advancing copyright, accelerating knowledge, and powering innovation, on the impact of AI and copyright legislation on pharma R&D. While 83% of life science professionals are now using generative AI in their research, there is still widespread concern about the impact of differing AI...
Refeyn, the company behind pioneering mass photometry technologies, has developed and launched a custom software platform providing automated analysis of large mass photometry data sets. Refeyn’s new StreamlineMP software suite offers specialist analysis modules, automating data processing through standardized workflows for key bioanalytical applications to deliver more consistent results in a shorter time...
Eppendorf SE, a leading life science company, and DataHow AG, a pioneer in advanced data analytics and AI-driven prediction software, are excited to announce a strategic collaboration aimed at transforming bioprocess development. This partnership will integrate DataHow's innovative AI-enabled analytics solution, DataHowLab, with Eppendorf's cloud-based monitoring and analytics platform, BioNsight® cloud, providing scientists with unparalleled insight and analytics capabilities....
Titian Software (“Titian”), a market leader in life sciences sample management software, has announced that Griffith University’s Compounds Australia, Australia’s only dedicated compound management facility, has selected Titian’s Mosaic Sample Management platform (“Mosaic”) to manage their extensive compound collection and support future growth. Mosaic will enable optimisation of workflow efficiencies at Compounds Australia, underpinning the facility’s strategic growth to meet the needs of a growing drug discovery sector. ..
Open science start-up and preprint network DeSci Labs has been listed as one of the 20 Most Innovative Companies to Watch, 2024, by Business Worldwide Magazine. This is DeSci Labs’ second accolade within a month following its Lab Awards success in the Best Automation & Data Innovation category at Lab Innovations 2024. DeSci Labs uses advanced automation and data technologies to enhance open-access science, streamline research and promote transparent, efficient sharing of discoveries...
ACD/Labs, an informatics company that develops and commercializes software in support of digitalized R&D, release its 2025 Structure Elucidation & Verification Report. Distilled from the experience and expertise of hundreds of researchers gathered at the ACD/Labs’ annual virtual symposium in Q4 2024, the report discusses how trends have shifted since 2022; and how some of the world’s leading R&D organizations are setting themselves up for success in 2025 and beyond...
Cambridge-based Intellegens announces a new product suite that represents a step-change in ease-of-implementation and use for machine learning to accelerate R&D. Alchemite™ Suite draws on the power of the Alchemite™ method, a machine learning algorithm that has unique capabilities for working quickly and flexibly with real experimental and process data. The Suite delivers a new set of software apps targeted on key tasks for development teams in chemicals, materials, foods and FMCG, life sciences, and manufacturing...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Pioneering use of artificial intelligence (AI) could cut the time it takes to bring life-saving treatments to patients. This represents just one example of innovation being championed by the UK's seven new regulatory science powerhouses. Innovate UK – the UK’s innovation agency, in partnership with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), Office for Life Sciences, and the Medical Research Council have announced seven Centres of Excellence for Regulatory Science and Innovation...
INTEGRA Biosciences’ WELLJET reagent dispenser now supports API commands based on the SiLA-2 standardized communication protocol for lab automation. This new functionality will make it even easier to integrate the WELLJET into automated laboratory workflows, helping labs to enhance their productivity and reproducibility. Scientists are constantly seeking ways to automate repetitive, time-consuming liquid handling tasks in order to improve their lab’s throughput...
Leaders from across the region will meet to discuss the advancements in lab technology and the overarching industry, which has seen numerous developments over the past couple of years. With the conference setting its eyes on the evolution of the lab it will address 9 important and varying themes that encompass the breadth of this ever-growing field in Basel, May 27-28...
Using the HPLC Pump Qualification Pack from TESTA Analytical considerably reduces the time required for HPLC pump qualification, while improving traceability of results. Comprising a calibrated non-invasive, realtime LC flowmeter, data validation tool and tablet-computer with pre-installed software – the pack automatically performs all necessary flow data calculations plus operational and performance qualification checks...
Sapio Sciences, the science-aware™ lab informatics platform, has announced the launch of Release 24.12, introducing new tools for chemistry, molecular biology, GMP workflows, and immunogenicity. These advancements streamline lab operations, enhance accuracy, and support the growing demands of scientific research. Kevin Cramer, founder, CEO, and CTO of Sapio Sciences, commented: “Sapio’s mission is to accelerate discovery by simplifying the complexities of science, and the new capabilities in Release 24.12 demonstrate our commitment...
London Lab Live 2025 is set to debut on 14–15 May 2025 at ExCeL London, bringing together professionals from across the lab sector to inspire collaboration and innovation. Representing industries such as chemical and material science, FMCG, food and beverage, agriculture, pharma, biotech, medical, real estate, academia, and beyond, the event promises to be the UK’s most dynamic gathering for the lab community...
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a global leader in laboratory automation and innovation, and a company of Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR), launches the Cydem VT Automated Clone Screening System, a revolutionary high-throughput microbioreactor platform for automated top clone screening. The new Cydem VT System significantly reduces time to market for biologic drug discovery and monoclonal antibody-based therapeutics, by slashing manual laboratory steps in Cell Line Development up to 90%...
Sapio Sciences, the science-aware™ lab informatics platform, today announced the highly anticipated speaker lineup and agenda for SapioCon 2025. Taking place from February 26–28, 2025, at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort, the event will bring together leading experts in research and technology to explore the transformative role of AI and science-aware lab informatics in accelerating research, discovery, diagnostics, manufacturing, and business operations in the life sciences.
Indica Labs, the global leader in AI-powered digital pathology, announces that the Institute of Tissue Medicine and Pathology at the University of Bern, a leading university based pathology institute in Switzerland, has selected HALO AP® for the Institute’s first-in-country digital pathology deployment in the cloud powered by Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS). The Institute selected Indica Labs for its ability to provide dependable, pathologist-centered software and AI in a powerful and highly flexible platform.
The Pistoia Alliance, a global, not-for-profit alliance that advocates for greater collaboration in life sciences R&D, has announced the results of a global survey in conjunction with CCC (Copyright Clearance Center), a leader in advancing copyright, accelerating knowledge, and powering innovation, on the impact of AI and copyright legislation on pharma R&D. While 83% of life science professionals are now using generative AI in their research, there is still widespread concern about the impact of differing AI...
Refeyn, the company behind pioneering mass photometry technologies, has developed and launched a custom software platform providing automated analysis of large mass photometry data sets. Refeyn’s new StreamlineMP software suite offers specialist analysis modules, automating data processing through standardized workflows for key bioanalytical applications to deliver more consistent results in a shorter time...
Eppendorf SE, a leading life science company, and DataHow AG, a pioneer in advanced data analytics and AI-driven prediction software, are excited to announce a strategic collaboration aimed at transforming bioprocess development. This partnership will integrate DataHow's innovative AI-enabled analytics solution, DataHowLab, with Eppendorf's cloud-based monitoring and analytics platform, BioNsight® cloud, providing scientists with unparalleled insight and analytics capabilities....
Titian Software (“Titian”), a market leader in life sciences sample management software, has announced that Griffith University’s Compounds Australia, Australia’s only dedicated compound management facility, has selected Titian’s Mosaic Sample Management platform (“Mosaic”) to manage their extensive compound collection and support future growth. Mosaic will enable optimisation of workflow efficiencies at Compounds Australia, underpinning the facility’s strategic growth to meet the needs of a growing drug discovery sector. ..
Open science start-up and preprint network DeSci Labs has been listed as one of the 20 Most Innovative Companies to Watch, 2024, by Business Worldwide Magazine. This is DeSci Labs’ second accolade within a month following its Lab Awards success in the Best Automation & Data Innovation category at Lab Innovations 2024. DeSci Labs uses advanced automation and data technologies to enhance open-access science, streamline research and promote transparent, efficient sharing of discoveries...