automation
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Roche acquires PVT to strengthen laboratory automation in clinical diagnostics
Roche announced the acquisition of PVT Probenverteiltechnik GmbH based in Waiblingen, Germany and of PVT Lab Systems, LLC based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. PVT provides customized automation and workflow solutions for in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) testing …
automation | 15 March 2011
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Agilent Automation: Labware MiniHub
The Labware MiniHub is a rotating randomaccess device for presenting and storing SBS-format labware in laboratory automation systems. It is a modular unit featuring userconfi gurable shelf spacing that easily accommodates a mix of microplates, tube …
automation | 01 January 2011
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SBA and ALA Announce Proposed Merger
The Society for Biomolecular Sciences (SBS) and the Association for Laboratory Automation (ALA) have been strategizing a merger to unite their complementary missions within the context of one inclusive organization – the Society for Laboratory Auto…
automation | 02 April 2010
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Bio-Rad Automates PCR Detection
Bio-Rad Laboratories has announced the availability of the CFX automation system for walk-away, high-throughput quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) on its CFX96 and CFX384 real-time PCR detection systems. “The time needed to run mult…
automation | 12 March 2010
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Agilent: Flexible Automation
The Direct Drive Robot (DDR) from Agilent Automation Solutions has been designed for applications like drug target discovery or drug screening, where reducing cycle times means drugs traveling to market faster. A demonstration video shows how th…
automation | 01 March 2010
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ALA Selects $10,000 Innovation Award Winner
The Association for Laboratory Automation (ALA) has announced the winner of the LabAutomation2010, US$10,000 ALA Innovation Award. Ali Khademhosseini, Cambridge, MA, US, Harvard-Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was honored for his podium presen…
automation | 11 February 2010
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ALA Launches Online Product Directory
The Association for Laboratory Automation (ALA) has launched its online product directory, The Market Place for Laboratory Automation. The directory serves as the retail side of ALA’s wiki LabAutopedia. By complementing its wiki with a comprehen…
automation | 28 January 2010
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Magnetic Bead Format Improves Automation Compatibility of Multiplex Assays
Millipore Corporation has introduced of a suite of multiplex assays that use magnetic beads for more consistent results and automation compatibility. Designed for use with Luminex xMAP technology, these Milliplex Mag kits complement a selection of no…
automation | 22 January 2010
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LabAutomation2010 Late Night with LRIG
The Association for Laboratory Automation (ALA), has announced that 16 companies have been were selected for the fourth annual program: Late Night with LRIG – Rapid Fire Innovation Session at LabAutomation2010, Jan. 23-27, 2010, Palm Springs, CA, U…
automation | 21 January 2010
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ALA Chooses Eight Start-up Companies for Annual Program
The Association for Laboratory Automation (ALA) has selected eight start-up companies from around the world for its fourth annual Innovation AveNEW program at LabAutomation2010, January 23-27, 2010, in Palm Springs, US. The program will be presen…
automation | 04 January 2010
