How To Map An ELISA Plate
A map of an ELISA plate is essentially a template of the 96 wells found on a standard ELISA plate. With 96 wells, [...]
Describing Colony Morphology: A Basic Guide
Did you know that the first microscope was essentially just two types of lenses stacked on one another? Before the invention of even [...]
Top 5 Features of an Automated pH Meter
An automated pH meter is a device that measures a sample from each of the wells in a microplate plate and measures the [...]
Drug Stability Testing and Analysis
Stability testing of pharmaceutical products such as medications in pills, creams, liquids, etc., is a critical characteristic of any pharmaceutical agent. Stability not [...]
pH For Stability Testing and Analysis
Microplate Washer ELISA For over 100 years, pH has been an invaluable tool for measuring the acidity of solutions. Based on a logarithmic [...]
Bacterial Colony Morphology 101
Microplate Washer ELISA Bacterial colonies are an important component of microbiology that remains relevant to this day and probably will always stay that [...]
Serial Dilution Method In ELISA: What & How
ELISA is based on the interaction of antibodies and antigens where the antibodies attach to specific proteins or nucleic acids. With measurable reporter [...]
qPCR Analysis Software: Uses & Benefits
Initial Problems Developing Automated Liquid Handling Robots The “q” in qPCR stands for quantitative. Over the past 20 years, the tremendous advances made [...]
The Basics of Protein Expression and Purification
Initial Problems Developing Automated Liquid Handling Robots Whether human, plant, or bacteria, proteins play a vital role in every living cell's structure and [...]
Components of a Liquid Handling System
In modern science and pharmaceutical laboratories, tiny amounts of liquid must be transferred many times to perform everything from genetic testing to drug [...]
Automatic Plate Loading for Improved Instrument ROI in the Lab
Microplate robots have advanced the availability of automated qPCR and ELISA and many other applications and assays in laboratories that rely on studying [...]
Automated and Fully Automated PCR Robots
PCR is a widely used technique, but it's also very hands-on and time-consuming. Additionally, manual PCR does have some challenges that can affect [...]
What to Look for in Automated Barcode Labeling
The use of barcode labeling is not just helpful when using automated laboratory equipment. It’s essential when your laboratory technology is designed to [...]
How ELISA Automation Can Speed Up COVID-19 Testing
Can I Afford a Laboratory Automation System? Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is one of the most common testing methods for detecting antibodies to [...]
Microplate Handling Systems: Matching the Right Product to Your Needs
Microplate handling systems can include any or all of the following robotics: Microplate handlers Microplate stackers Barcode labelers Microplate washers Microplate readers And [...]
Automate Your DNA/RNA Extraction Process for COVID-19 Testing
In 1868 - 69, Friedrich Miescher studied proteins when he noticed that the addition of acid caused a precipitate to form that would [...]
Next Generation Sequencing Methods 101
What is Laboratory Automation? Next generation sequencing protocols can be used to map an entire genome and its three billion base pairs as [...]
Migrating from Manual to Automated Processes in the Lab – What to Consider
Laboratory automation is one of the most important breakthroughs to occur in this century. As a result, Laboratory Automation has become more popular [...]
COVID-19 Testing Liquid Handling – Microplate/Test Tube Handling Considerations
As of April 8, 2021, approximately 154,000,000 people worldwide have been fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This represents 2 [...]
Choosing the Right Automated Colony Picker
Processes That Integrate Pipetting Robots Colony picking is a vital process in biological labs as it's a step that many applications rely on. [...]
COVID-19 Testing Liquid Handling – Space Considerations
Processes That Integrate Pipetting Robots On January 9, 2020, the World Health Organization announced 59 patients in Wuhan, China, with unknown pneumonia that [...]
Your Guide To Pipetting Robots
The art of pipetting precise amounts is a skill that is prized by many scientists, but it is, in fact an art that [...]
What to Look for in Automated PCR
For many life science labs, establishing fully-automated PCR systems can really increase efficiency and reduce cost in the long run. The key to [...]
What Are Laboratory Automation Systems within Life Science?
Even before automation, biological processes and procedures in the laboratory often came with strict protocols to ensure accuracy and efficiency. As biological matter [...]
Magnetic Bead Separation: Functions and Automation Requirements
Magnetic bead separation makes nucleic acid and protein purification more effective and easier to automate. With advancements in lab technology and reduced costs, [...]
Applications of pH Measurement and How to Automate Them
pH is a logarithmic measurement of the acid or base levels in a substance. It stands for “potential of hydrogen” or “power of [...]
DNA Extraction Methods Explained
While DNA extraction methods have been around for over 150 years, ever since Friedrich Miescher isolated it for the first time in 1869, [...]
What to Look for in a Liquid Handling Robot
Liquid reagents and samples make the bulk of materials that life science labs use. Therefore, it's important to have effective liquid handling systems [...]
Why Do You Need Fully-automated Real-time PCR?
Real-time PCR, or qPCR, is a necessary process that is a step-up from conventional PCR. In qPCR, data is collected throughout the process, [...]
Lab Scheduling Software and Robotics
Various components are vital to the operation of a research lab. Besides the laboratory information management system (LIMS) that manages staff and sample [...]
How to Get the Most from Your Microplate Handling System
Microplate handling systems can benefit even the smallest of labs, making processes more efficient and requiring less manpower. However, it's important to know [...]
ELISA Automation 101: Benefits and Basics
ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) is a popular quantitative assay to detect and quantify a range of peptides and proteins. However, manual ELISA is [...]
Your Guide to Automated Processes and Lab Scheduling Software
Having automated processes in the lab can increase productivity and ensure consistent, reproducible results. Additionally, automation improves safety and allows the team to [...]
Top 5 Things to Look for in an Automated Microplate Washer
Microplate washers are often under appreciated in a lab because they do not directly produce results in an assay. However, they are an [...]
Colony Picking Tools: 101
In various biological fields, colony picking is a necessary process that acts as a core step in producing biological matter extracted from bacteria [...]
How to Choose Life Science Software
Life science software is a crucial component of life science automation efforts. While it's the hardware that is most often given attention, systems [...]
Your Guide to a Bacterial Colony
A majority of life science research involves culturing and testing microbes, especially bacteria. In culturing these microbial samples, the lab often needs to [...]
5 Benefits of Laboratory Automation
Laboratories are constantly adopting new technology whether it be new equipment or software. One of the most impactful solutions in recent decades is [...]
What is a Colony Picking Robot?
Picking bacterial colonies is necessary in many life science labs, especially as part of synthetic biology and protein expression workflows. However, when done [...]
What to Consider When Choosing Life Science Software
As more labs aim to increase their output and obtain faster results, they need to handle more research samples and data in the [...]
What is a Bacterial Colony?
Wondering what a bacterial colony is? By simple association, lots of people know that "colony" refers to a group, and "bacteria" refer to [...]
How to Choose Software that Automates Lab Processes
Laboratory automation software is becoming more efficiently utilized and powerful, which drives it to be an essential tool in many labs. Lab software [...]
Your Colony Picking Protocol
Picking colonies—whether bacterial or fungal—from agar plates is a core step in culturing isolated, single-strain colonies for life science research.The process of selecting, [...]
Your Guide to Life Science Software
The rapid advancement of technology in recent years has introduced many changes to the field of life science. More complex machines, instruments, and [...]
How to Choose a Microplate Handling System
The creation of the microplate in the 1950s sped up analyzing multiple samples, and soon after, the use of multi-channel pipettes made [...]
Automation Software for Labs
Advancements in laboratory procedures and technology have helped researchers make discoveries while saving time and cost. A significant contributor to this is the [...]
What is a “Colony” in Microbiology?
Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa, and more. It includes research on the physiology, cell biology, and biochemistry [...]