The Importance of Hardware in Lab Automation One outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic was the increased interest in laboratory automation across the life sciences. Once known only to sample management and high throughput screening applications, lab automation is becoming more ubiquitous across the entire drug discovery continuum. If it sounds fancy, it’s because it […]
Technology allows people to expand their perceptions and understanding and of what is possible. This is certainly true within the life sciences lab, where technology – and specifically lab automation technology – is constantly evolving, and users must quickly adapt. Adapting to change using automation can offer an opportunity to improve the way we work, […]
Data. It drives science, and it drives us. Discovery. It causes science to evolve. As scientists, we are driven by the next data point and how it will fit into some larger story that is progressing our scientific conversation. For over a score of years now, that conversation has involved our automation journey and, like […]
It was phenomenal to be a part of SLAS2022 last week in Boston. For us at HighRes, it was an excellent opportunity to see all of our friends and frenemies, connect with current and prospective clients, enjoy a few drinks and laughs with the SLAS community, and learn more about current directions and future trends. […]
Lab automation is a phrase that many individuals within the life sciences use to describe their work or a specific solution. Over my 20-plus years in the life science industry, I have heard many ways individuals describe laboratory automation. My colleagues at HighRes have shared similar stories with me. You may encounter a different meaning, depending upon […]
Implementing robotic automation into your lab processes can be time-intensive and costly. Even simple manual tasks need careful planning and calibration to ensure that laboratory robots can successfully complete each task with a high degree of accuracy and minimal errors. After the time, effort, and expense that it takes to install and maintain lab robots and […]
Managing and operating a lab can be a complicated task. With so many moving parts to manage and keep track of, it can be hard to understand when to make changes to long-existing workflows/processes. The pace of scientific research and subsequent publications over the past 5 years only increased with the Covid-19 pandemic. This pace only looks […]
When it comes to improving the output and efficiency of your lab, few processes can create as much of a difference as implementing automation. It’s important that you understand the benefits of automation before you begin your evaluation as this will maintain focus throughout your project. Here, we’ve outlined some of the most valuable, as […]
Life science laboratories are filled with high-knowledge staff members who perform complex actions that rely on human intuition, dexterity and an expert knowledge of equipment and science. Automation tools have revolutionized the day to day operation of laboratories since the introduction of early liquid handling devices and adoption of high density labware formats. But moving […]
Imagine a lab environment where automation generates raw data, processes it, and outputs exactly what you need so that you can focus your efforts on science. The system can actually make decisions in real-time and continuously refine experiments. Today, the inherent complexity in these types of systems can be streamlined and software can come to the rescue, freeing the scientist from mundane repetitive tasks. Simplifying the laboratory experience has been a goal for TetraScience and HighRes Biosolutions, and the latest […]
