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'We can with Tecan' competition offers an extra pair of hands to innovative NGS-based researchers

Tecan is excited to introduce its We can with Tecan competition, which will recognize the ground-breaking achievements in the field of NGS and reward two winners with their very own MagicPrep™ NGS instruments*.

From Tecan 11 Apr 2023

Flow Robotics takes sample traceability to the next level

An innovative scanning solution for tracking both 1D and 2D labeled sample tubes is now hitting the market.

From Flow Robotics 11 Apr 2023

N-abling the acceleration of the life sciences through precision dispensing

In this interview, we speak to Holger Eickhoff, CEO and Founder of Scienion, about their latest technology, The Nucleus Automation Ecosystem.

From SCIENION GmbH 4 Apr 2023

New microfluidic device quickly and automatically predicts the effectiveness of cancer treatment

One of the great challenges in the fight against cancer is to design new technologies for a personalized treatment for each patient.

31 Mar 2023

UC Davis Health and Propeller Health join forces to offer personalized treatment for patients with asthma, COPD

UC Davis Health and Propeller Health have announced a new collaboration that will offer personalized treatment for high-risk patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) aiming to improve their health outcomes.

28 Mar 2023

Speeding Up Sample Preparation to Accelerate Analytical Chemistry

In this interview, we speak to Colin Jump, CEO of ePrep, about their products that aim to automate analytical sample preparation.

From ePrep 28 Mar 2023

INTEGRA Biosciences’ products offer flexibility in the post-pandemic era

From INTEGRA Biosciences 23 Mar 2023

Snapping at new biotech breakthroughs with Gator Pro

In this interview, we speak to Subodh Nimkar, Marketing Director at Gator Bio, about their latest technology, Gator Pro which allows for fast, reliable, and high-quality data.

From Gator Bio, Inc. 21 Mar 2023

INTEGRA Biosciences acquires Miroculus to accelerate genomics

INTEGRA Biosciences is delighted to announce that it has acquired Miroculus, a biotechnology specialist focused on developing hands-off automation solutions for next generation sequencing (NGS) protocols.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 20 Mar 2023

Using convolutional neural network to automate the identification of chromatid cohesion defects

Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have used machine learning to automate the identification of defects in sister chromatid cohesion.

13 Mar 2023

MGI supports a national genomic sequencing project that aims to build the largest genetic database in Brazil

MGI Tech Co. Ltd. (MGI), a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, in partnership with Pensabio - a Brazilian distribution company, brings to Brazil a new technology to support a large national genomic sequencing project with sequencers.

From MGI 10 Mar 2023

Festo advances high-throughput automated pipetting with closed-loop control

Festo introduces the DHOP closed-loop pipette head for high-speed robotic pipetting applications requiring consistent volumes over a wide range of liquid viscosities. The DHOP pipette head provides the utmost in automation flexibility, speed, and feedback when devices handle many liquids.

From Festo Ltd. 2 Mar 2023

Tecan and Oxford Nanopore build alliance to create automated, seamless and fully compatible nanopore sequencing library preparation for any-length fragments of native DNA/RNA

The Tecan Group and Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc (Oxford Nanopore) today announce their collaboration to drive easier high-throughput nanopore library preparation in an automated, hands-free fashion.

From Tecan 27 Feb 2023

Introducing Tecan’s MagicPrep™ NGS – the walkaway solution for your NGS library prep needs

Tecan has launched the MagicPrep NGS, an automated benchtop library preparation system that transforms time-consuming and error-prone procedures into a simple, robust experience.

From Tecan 27 Feb 2023

BICO introduces new life sciences manufacturing platform integrating ABB Robotics technology

BICO Group’s business area Bioautomation is expanding its manufacturing product offering by introducing The Nucleus™ Automation Ecosystem, a fully integrated platform bringing a new level of modularity, flexibility and scalability to the manufacturing market.

From SCIENION GmbH 27 Feb 2023

Utilizing CRISPR to discover new therapy options for COPD

In this interview, we speak to Ceri Wiggins, a Director at AstraZeneca, about the many applications of CRISPR and its role in discovering new COPD therapies.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 20 Feb 2023

Grenova Introduces Purus Microwell Plate Cleaner at SLAS 2023

Grenova has added Purus to its green technology portfolio, designed to reduce waste and cut costs for labs around the world.

From Grenova 17 Feb 2023

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences presenting at SLAS2023

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a global leader in laboratory automation and innovation, will have a full team of dedicated professionals and informative programming at the upcoming Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) International Conference and Exhibition.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences 16 Feb 2023

Light-based technology could improve cancer diagnostics

Machines are currently learning how to identify cancer cells with the help of manipulated light. This approach may help to take the pressure off our hard-pressed health services and reduce waiting times for anxious patients.

14 Feb 2023

SP Industries rebrands as ATS Life Sciences Scientific Products

SP Industries, Inc., (“Scientific Products”) a leading global provider of fill-finish drug manufacturing solutions, lyophilizers, and laboratory equipment and supplies, is now going to market as ATS Life Sciences Scientific Products.

From ATS Life Sciences Scientific Products 14 Feb 2023