‘Lab Automation’
A Laboratorytalk guide
Start with the news release
BMG to show microplate readers at Analytica 2010 from
BMG Labtech, which we summarised at the time by saying "BMG Labtech is to showcase the Pherastar FS reader and other microplate readers designed for automation platforms at the upcoming Analytica 2010 event. ".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Samplegenie helps eliminate handling of samples from
Genevac: "Genevac's Samplegenie flask technology has been developed to help scientists eliminate handling of samples by concentrating them prior to analysis.".
In March 2010, we covered the news from Varian
- take a look at Varian's 708-DS blends flexibility and automation
which says: "Varian has brought out the 708-DS, a next-generation dissolution apparatus designed for testing tablets, capsules and other dosage forms. ".
Take a look also at the news release from Agilent Automation, Biocel accelerates cell-based Elisa procedures,
as well as Metrohm discusses chromic-acid-bath analysis from Metrohm,
and epBlue ID has barcode-management functionality from Eppendorf.
Latest stories...
Agilent Openlab based on open-systems architecture (March 2010)
Agilent Technologies has introduced the Openlab software portfolio, designed as a way for laboratories to capture, share, review, and archive scientific data.
Symbion paper describes PAT software approach (March 2010)
Symbion Systems has announced the availability of its technical note, SN-504.
SFT introduces supercritical fluid extractor (February 2010)
Supercritical Fluid Technologies (SFT) has introduced the SFT-250 supercritical fluid extractor.
Syrris provides customised reactor systems (February 2010)
Syrris is offering users the ability to develop a completely customised laboratory reactor system.
Group to define epigenetic reprogramming markers (February 2010)
The University of Cambridge, UCL, Cellcentric, Sigma-Aldrich and the Automation Partnership have collaborated to define markers of epigenetic reprogramming, supported by government funding.
ABD Serotec progresses in antibody generation (February 2010)
ABD Serotec has demonstrated significant progress using the HuCAL-based technology platform to generate custom-made monoclonal antibodies for research and diagnostic use.
Postnatal facility implements automation equipment (February 2010)
The West of Scotland Regional Cytogenetics Service has chosen Thermo Scientific equipment for improved automation in the postnatal laboratory at its Department of Cytogenetics.
Metrohm publishes 2010 New Products Brochure (February 2010)
Metrohm has revealed its portfolio of products and application solutions for 2010.
Further reading
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Lab Automation plays host to 4,000 participants
The Association for Laboratory Automation (ALA) welcomed 4,113 participants from around the world to Lab Automation 2010 on 23-27 January at the Palm Springs Convention Center.
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ALA launches lab automation product directory
The Association for Laboratory Automation (ALA) has announced the official launch of an online product directory entitled 'The Market Place for Laboratory Automation'.
