Having automated processes in the lab can increase productivity and ensure consistent, reproducible results. Additionally, automation improves safety and allows the team to focus their energy on new issues in the lab. While many labs worldwide have utilized lab scheduling software to automate their processes, there are still many, especially smaller labs that have yet [...]
Microplate washers are often under appreciated in a lab because they do not directly produce results in an assay. However, they are an essential instrument for ensuring accurate ELISAs results, biochemical results, and other assays. Modern microplate washers come in a range of sizes and can easily be paired with a liquid handling robot and [...]
In various biological fields, colony picking is a necessary process that acts as a core step in producing biological matter extracted from bacteria or fungi or for identifying new types of beneficial or harmful organisms. Bacterial, yeast, and fungal colony picking can be done manually using human resources, but this is time-consuming and inefficient. This [...]
Life science software is a crucial component of life science automation efforts. While it's the hardware that is most often given attention, systems such as microplate handling systems and liquid handling robots will not be able to run without the appropriate software. Choosing life science software can seem daunting, especially when faced with a long [...]
A majority of life science research involves culturing and testing microbes, especially bacteria. In culturing these microbial samples, the lab often needs to pick a specific colony and duplicate it. So what is a bacterial colony, and why is it so vital in biological research? A bacterial colony is a mass of bacteria grown from [...]
Laboratories are constantly adopting new technology whether it be new equipment or software. One of the most impactful solutions in recent decades is in lab automation systems. Automation utilizes software that automates equipment and robots to operate with minimal human supervision, which in turn improves efficiency and the quality of results. As more laboratories are [...]
Picking bacterial colonies is necessary in many life science labs, especially as part of synthetic biology and protein expression workflows. However, when done manually, this process can be time-consuming. This is where colony picking tools such as colony picking robots are needed. Colony picking robots are worthwhile investments for most labs; but first, what exactly [...]
As more labs aim to increase their output and obtain faster results, they need to handle more research samples and data in the process. One investment that can significantly help life science labs with this is automation software. There is a variety of life science software options for a lab. LIMS (laboratory information management system) [...]
Wondering what a bacterial colony is? By simple association, lots of people know that "colony" refers to a group, and "bacteria" refer to a type of microorganism. When you put those two things together, a bacterial colony should refer to a group of bacteria, right? Yes, but it is more than that. Definition and Overview [...]
Laboratory automation software is becoming more efficiently utilized and powerful, which drives it to be an essential tool in many labs. Lab software that automates routine tasks, data management, and resource handling can reduce human error and improve productivity. These benefits not only improve the immediate performance of the lab but also open new opportunities [...]
