The recent SLAS2023 conference brought together leading manufacturers, scientists, and researchers from around the world to showcase the latest products and advancements in laboratory automation and screening. The conference highlighted the importance of communication in science and presented cutting-edge technology that has the potential to revolutionize the way researchers work in labs. Some of the featured products at the conference included the SmartCarts from Thermo Fisher Scientific, the firefly® all-in-one compact liquid handling workstation from SPT Labtech, and the mosquito® and dragonfly® automated liquid handlers from SPT Labtech. There were also presentations from key opinion leaders hosted by Tecan and the announcement of the Scientists’ Choice Awards® winners for Drug Discovery & Development, with Agilent Technologies winning the award for Best New Drug Discovery & Development Product of 2022 for its Seahorse XF Pro Analyzer. Overall, SLAS2023 was an important event that showcased the latest advancements in laboratory automation and screening technology and demonstrated the potential for the industry to continue to evolve in the future.
Latest News and Technology in Lab Automation from SLAS2023 Conference
The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) recently held its annual international conference and exhibition in San Diego from February 25 – March 1, 2023. Scientists from around the world came together to discuss the latest advancements in laboratory automation and screening. The SelectScience® editorial team attended the conference and reported on the technology highlights, hot topics, and industry trends.
One of the key topics discussed at the conference was the potential role of artificial intelligence (AI) in accelerating the discovery of biomarkers and therapeutics. Additionally, there was talk of how lab automation can save time for scientists, freeing them up to concentrate on more important tasks. The event showcased the latest technology, which streamlined workflows and increased efficiency.
Several companies shared their insights and presented their latest products. For example, Titian’s Mosaic Sample Management Software helped Ikena Oncology transform their small molecule development pipelines. The software is also used by Tyra Biosciences, where it has changed how the company manages its compound libraries. The Thermo Scientific™ Cytomat™ 2 Selector was another popular product, which can increase the throughput of cell line selection for biotherapeutics, while reducing consumables and hands-on time.
Another exciting development was the dynamic laboratory automation system that could easily reconfigure lab setups. This technology could revolutionize the laboratory of the future, enabling scientists to quickly and easily adapt their lab to new experiments.
SLAS2023 was a significant event, bringing together scientists from around the world to discuss the latest advances in laboratory automation and screening. It provided a platform for manufacturers and scientists to share their latest products and technology. We look forward to seeing how these new advancements will help shape the future of laboratory automation.
Latest Lab Automation Products and Advancements from SLAS2023
The recent SLAS2023 conference showcased the latest advancements in laboratory automation and screening. Manufacturers and scientists presented their latest products and technology, which included Thermo Scientific™ SmartCarts and the Thermo Scientific™ Spinnaker™ microplate moving robot. Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Shaival Desai explained how the SmartCarts transform conventional docking methods and the Spinnaker™ robot can easily adjust to new configurations.
SPT Labtech’s firefly® all-in-one compact liquid handling workstation, as presented by Paul Lomax, Head of Genomics, was another exciting development. The workstation incorporates pipetting, dispensing, incubating, and shaking, making it ideal for genomics applications. Meanwhile, the combination of the mosquito® and dragonfly® automated liquid handlers from SPT Labtech, as described by Chris Waddling, Field Application Scientist, can help genomics researchers miniaturize next-generation sequencing (NGS) methods, thus increasing throughput and reducing costs.
Waldemar Janzen, Global Product Manager at LVL Technologies GmbH & Co. KG, presented the Tube Laser Marker (TLM 864), a new instrument that can mark tubes with specific information using advanced laser technology, eliminating the need for time-consuming and non-secure labeling and lettering methods.
NuAire’s Seth De Penning and Drew Pippin discussed the importance of biosafety cabinets in any automated equipment, and how a custom solution can overcome the challenges with airflow.
SLAS2023 was a crucial event that brought together leading manufacturers, scientists, and researchers from all over the world to showcase the latest products and advancements in laboratory automation and screening. These new technologies promise to revolutionize the way researchers work in labs and have far-reaching implications for the future of scientific research.
Latest Technology Advancements and Award Winners from SLAS2023 Conference
The recent SLAS2023 conference was an event to remember, showcasing the latest advancements in laboratory automation and screening. The show featured a series of presentations from key opinion leaders hosted by Tecan, including talks on a semi-automated workflow for cell seeding drug treatment and the real-time assessment of snake venom toxicity on a 3D blood vessel model. CN Bio presented its portfolio of PhysioMimix™ OOC Microphysiological Systems, and Automata displayed its LINQ platform for fully automated workflows and the transport of labware. The conference also included an overview of ePrep’s robotic sample preparation workstation for chromatography users and PerkinElmer’s new EnVision® Nexus™ multimode plate reader.
In addition, the Scientists’ Choice Awards® for Drug Discovery & Development winners were announced at SLAS2023. Agilent Technologies won the award for Best New Drug Discovery & Development Product of 2022 for its Seahorse XF Pro Analyzer, as voted for by scientists around the world.
Overall, SLAS2023 was a significant event that brought together leading manufacturers, scientists, and researchers from all over the world to showcase the latest products and advancements in laboratory automation and screening. The conference highlighted the importance of communication in science and presented cutting-edge technology that has the potential to revolutionize the way researchers work in labs. Visit the dedicated SLAS 2023 special feature page for more coverage from the conference.
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