Metrohm USA is proud to announce the winner of the 2025 Young Chemist Award, Ms. Elham Akbari, a graduate student from Temple University. This year’s award, increased to $15,000 to reflect Metrohm’s growing commitment to fostering scientific innovation, honors Ms. Akbari’s outstanding research on thermal treatment methods for the destruction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as "forever chemicals...
The Calibrex™ bottle-top dispensers from Socorex® are robust instruments with excellent chemical resistance and easy maintenance. Intended for the safe and reproducible liquid distribution, the line includes 7 different sizes: 0.1-1 / 0.25-2.5 / 0.5-5 / 1-10 / 2.5-25 / 5-50 / 10-100 mL. All models are fully autoclavable at 121°C / 250°F. For the accurate and safe delivery of all reagents, choosing the correct dispenser for the right instance is advised...
ACD/Labs, an informatics company that develops and commercializes software in support of digitalized R&D, release its 2025 Structure Elucidation & Verification Report. Distilled from the experience and expertise of hundreds of researchers gathered at the ACD/Labs’ annual virtual symposium in Q4 2024, the report discusses how trends have shifted since 2022; and how some of the world’s leading R&D organizations are setting themselves up for success in 2025 and beyond...
The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) has opened its new upgraded and extended Battery Development Laboratory (BDL) which has greatly increased the facility’s capabilities in key areas of battery materials characterisation, cell analysis and forensic activities. The new laboratory allows customers from all over the world to come to UKBIC to have their materials and cells analysed and tested in real-time...
Cambridge-based Intellegens announces a new product suite that represents a step-change in ease-of-implementation and use for machine learning to accelerate R&D. Alchemite™ Suite draws on the power of the Alchemite™ method, a machine learning algorithm that has unique capabilities for working quickly and flexibly with real experimental and process data. The Suite delivers a new set of software apps targeted on key tasks for development teams in chemicals, materials, foods and FMCG, life sciences, and manufacturing...
The European Laboratory Research & Innovation Group (ELRIG), a not-for-profit, volunteer-led organisation for the drug discovery community, announces the keynote speakers for Research & Innovation 2025. Dr Jue Wang, Research Scientist and Co-lead of the Protein Design Team at Google DeepMind, and Dr Robert Grundy, CEO of Intelligent OMICS, will lead this year’s event focussed on ‘Big molecules to big data…thinking BIG to drive innovative research’...
Hudson, a global laboratory automation solutions provider, is pleased to announce that, effective January 26, 2025, the company will operate under the unified name Hudson Lab Automation. This rebranding signifies a major step forward, uniting our legacy brands—Hudson Robotics, Art Robbins Instruments, and Tomtec—into one cohesive organization dedicated to redefining laboratory automation...
Azenta Life Sciences announce, as part of their commitment to sustainable science, that they are increasing the use of recycled polypropylene in their FluidX sample storage consumables range. To support this initiative, from January 2025, all SBS tube rack bases will be manufactured with up to 90% recycled polypropylene, sourced from repurposed material generated during the production of FluidX sample storage tubes...
Hitachi High-Tech Europe has introduced the SU3800SE and SU3900SE Schottky field emission scanning electron microscopes (SEMs) to offer fully automatic optical alignment, allowing high-resolution results to be achieved quickly and easily by any user. The large sample handling and variable pressure operation means they can accommodate a wide range of sample types, and the powerful automation tools enable easy acquisition of large datasets...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced the Invitrogen™ EVOS™ S1000 Spatial Imaging System. This advanced system addresses the limitations of current fluorescent microscopy technologies by enabling researchers to generate a multiplexed high-quality image for multiple samples within several hours, thereby lowering the barrier to entry into spatial tissue proteomics...
INTEGRA Biosciences offers liquid handling solutions and magnetic modules to streamline every stage of NGS sample preparation. These innovative tools help to reduce errors, improve the precision and reliability of sequencing data, and provide more efficient processes. NGS is a high throughput technology that rapidly sequences large volumes of DNA or RNA, enabling comprehensive analysis of genetic material for applications like genomics, transcriptomics and personalized medicine...
External factors such as temperature fluctuations, air currents, electromagnetic interference, and vibrations can all have an impact on the accuracy of the analytical balance. It is important to keep the analytical balance in a controlled environment to minimize these factors and ensure accurate readings. By understanding and controlling these external factors, users can ensure that the analytical balance provides reliable and accurate measurements for their research or testing needs...
The SF-10+ lab pump, an enhanced version of flow chemistry specialists Vapourtec’s SF-10, offers a host of features that widen the opportunities for new applications including the ability to pump hot reagents. The SF-10+ builds on the pump’s existing capabilities, already cited in many scientific breakthroughs since 2016, with enhanced temperature control and can be heated between ambient and 80C as well as allowing for the inlet and outlet tubes to be heated to the same temperature.
Anton Paar are proud to introduce Multiwave 5001 and Multiwave 3001, two microwave digestion systems designed to set new standards in laboratory efficiency, flexibility, and safety. With more than 50 years of expertise in sample preparation, this innovative system delivers reliable results for laboratories across a range of industries, from environmental analysis and pharmaceuticals, to battery materials and food testing...
Thermo Fisher Scientific introduces the Thermo Scientific™ Orion™ Pro Star electrochemistry bench meter series, a powerful solution for accurate and reliable electrochemistry analysis. Designed to provide sophisticated functionality in a simplified package, the Orion Pro Star series features an intuitive user experience that streamlines workflows and delivers dependable results...
South West London Pathology (SWLP) introduces cutting-edge technologies to its laboratories to create one of the most modern, innovative, and efficient clinical blood science services in the country. The installation of the analysers at Croydon is the first step of the rollout of new blood sciences services at all SWLP sites across the network, covering clinical chemistry, haematology, coagulation, serology, and pre-analytical automation, in collaboration with Beckman Coulter, a global leader in clinical diagnostics.
In the rapidly advancing world of laboratory research, precision is more critical than ever. Anticipating this demand, Micronic, the leader in sample storage innovation, introduces X-Clear Tubes—the first on the market to deliver unmatched optical clarity and optimal light transmittance. These innovative tubes set a new standard in sample preparation and analysis, making them the perfect solution for laboratories that require accuracy, reliability, and efficiency in sample handling...
Say hello to our newest, fastest and most intuitive imaging solution - providing deeper insights for every lab. Empower your team to quickly obtain high-definition images and robust data from a wide range of 2D and 3D cell assays - and upgrade the system as your research needs evolve.The ImageXpress HCS.ai system features a modular design and a wide array of configuration options, allowing for customization to meet your current needs and on-site upgrades as your requirements evolve - eliminating the need to purchase a new system...
Trilobio, developer of whole lab automation solutions for advancing biology research, has introduced the first version of its comprehensive robotics, lab equipment and software platform at the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening conference, SLAS2025, alongside pilot customer data, demonstrating the platform’s abilities in advancing research workflows...
Tecan, the global leader in laboratory automation has announced the unveiling of Veya™, a transformative liquid handling platform designed to bring efficiency, precision and compliance to laboratories of all sizes. The platform, showcased at the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) international conference, San Diego, underscores Tecan’s continued commitment to innovation and the democratization of lab automation...
Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME) has received a £500,000 grant from the Wolfson Foundation to purchase an ultrafast confocal spinning disc microscope. This instrument will accelerate AIME research, led by Professor Roslyn Bill, into treatments for dementia and other forms of cognitive decline. An ultrafast spinning disc confocal microscope enables faster, higher-resolution images of biological processes than is currently possible at AIME...
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and the European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS) have agreed upon a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote interdisciplinary training and develop innovative projects that address pressing challenges in human and planetary health. EMBL Director General Edith Heard and ELLIS President Bernhard Schölkopf signed the agreement at an event on “Shaping Europe’s AI Leadership” in Brussels on 14 January 2025...
Metrohm USA is proud to announce the winner of the 2025 Young Chemist Award, Ms. Elham Akbari, a graduate student from Temple University. This year’s award, increased to $15,000 to reflect Metrohm’s growing commitment to fostering scientific innovation, honors Ms. Akbari’s outstanding research on thermal treatment methods for the destruction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as "forever chemicals...
The Calibrex™ bottle-top dispensers from Socorex® are robust instruments with excellent chemical resistance and easy maintenance. Intended for the safe and reproducible liquid distribution, the line includes 7 different sizes: 0.1-1 / 0.25-2.5 / 0.5-5 / 1-10 / 2.5-25 / 5-50 / 10-100 mL. All models are fully autoclavable at 121°C / 250°F. For the accurate and safe delivery of all reagents, choosing the correct dispenser for the right instance is advised...
ACD/Labs, an informatics company that develops and commercializes software in support of digitalized R&D, release its 2025 Structure Elucidation & Verification Report. Distilled from the experience and expertise of hundreds of researchers gathered at the ACD/Labs’ annual virtual symposium in Q4 2024, the report discusses how trends have shifted since 2022; and how some of the world’s leading R&D organizations are setting themselves up for success in 2025 and beyond...
The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) has opened its new upgraded and extended Battery Development Laboratory (BDL) which has greatly increased the facility’s capabilities in key areas of battery materials characterisation, cell analysis and forensic activities. The new laboratory allows customers from all over the world to come to UKBIC to have their materials and cells analysed and tested in real-time...
Cambridge-based Intellegens announces a new product suite that represents a step-change in ease-of-implementation and use for machine learning to accelerate R&D. Alchemite™ Suite draws on the power of the Alchemite™ method, a machine learning algorithm that has unique capabilities for working quickly and flexibly with real experimental and process data. The Suite delivers a new set of software apps targeted on key tasks for development teams in chemicals, materials, foods and FMCG, life sciences, and manufacturing...
The European Laboratory Research & Innovation Group (ELRIG), a not-for-profit, volunteer-led organisation for the drug discovery community, announces the keynote speakers for Research & Innovation 2025. Dr Jue Wang, Research Scientist and Co-lead of the Protein Design Team at Google DeepMind, and Dr Robert Grundy, CEO of Intelligent OMICS, will lead this year’s event focussed on ‘Big molecules to big data…thinking BIG to drive innovative research’...
Hudson, a global laboratory automation solutions provider, is pleased to announce that, effective January 26, 2025, the company will operate under the unified name Hudson Lab Automation. This rebranding signifies a major step forward, uniting our legacy brands—Hudson Robotics, Art Robbins Instruments, and Tomtec—into one cohesive organization dedicated to redefining laboratory automation...
Azenta Life Sciences announce, as part of their commitment to sustainable science, that they are increasing the use of recycled polypropylene in their FluidX sample storage consumables range. To support this initiative, from January 2025, all SBS tube rack bases will be manufactured with up to 90% recycled polypropylene, sourced from repurposed material generated during the production of FluidX sample storage tubes...
Hitachi High-Tech Europe has introduced the SU3800SE and SU3900SE Schottky field emission scanning electron microscopes (SEMs) to offer fully automatic optical alignment, allowing high-resolution results to be achieved quickly and easily by any user. The large sample handling and variable pressure operation means they can accommodate a wide range of sample types, and the powerful automation tools enable easy acquisition of large datasets...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced the Invitrogen™ EVOS™ S1000 Spatial Imaging System. This advanced system addresses the limitations of current fluorescent microscopy technologies by enabling researchers to generate a multiplexed high-quality image for multiple samples within several hours, thereby lowering the barrier to entry into spatial tissue proteomics...
INTEGRA Biosciences offers liquid handling solutions and magnetic modules to streamline every stage of NGS sample preparation. These innovative tools help to reduce errors, improve the precision and reliability of sequencing data, and provide more efficient processes. NGS is a high throughput technology that rapidly sequences large volumes of DNA or RNA, enabling comprehensive analysis of genetic material for applications like genomics, transcriptomics and personalized medicine...
External factors such as temperature fluctuations, air currents, electromagnetic interference, and vibrations can all have an impact on the accuracy of the analytical balance. It is important to keep the analytical balance in a controlled environment to minimize these factors and ensure accurate readings. By understanding and controlling these external factors, users can ensure that the analytical balance provides reliable and accurate measurements for their research or testing needs...
The SF-10+ lab pump, an enhanced version of flow chemistry specialists Vapourtec’s SF-10, offers a host of features that widen the opportunities for new applications including the ability to pump hot reagents. The SF-10+ builds on the pump’s existing capabilities, already cited in many scientific breakthroughs since 2016, with enhanced temperature control and can be heated between ambient and 80C as well as allowing for the inlet and outlet tubes to be heated to the same temperature.
Anton Paar are proud to introduce Multiwave 5001 and Multiwave 3001, two microwave digestion systems designed to set new standards in laboratory efficiency, flexibility, and safety. With more than 50 years of expertise in sample preparation, this innovative system delivers reliable results for laboratories across a range of industries, from environmental analysis and pharmaceuticals, to battery materials and food testing...
Thermo Fisher Scientific introduces the Thermo Scientific™ Orion™ Pro Star electrochemistry bench meter series, a powerful solution for accurate and reliable electrochemistry analysis. Designed to provide sophisticated functionality in a simplified package, the Orion Pro Star series features an intuitive user experience that streamlines workflows and delivers dependable results...
South West London Pathology (SWLP) introduces cutting-edge technologies to its laboratories to create one of the most modern, innovative, and efficient clinical blood science services in the country. The installation of the analysers at Croydon is the first step of the rollout of new blood sciences services at all SWLP sites across the network, covering clinical chemistry, haematology, coagulation, serology, and pre-analytical automation, in collaboration with Beckman Coulter, a global leader in clinical diagnostics.
In the rapidly advancing world of laboratory research, precision is more critical than ever. Anticipating this demand, Micronic, the leader in sample storage innovation, introduces X-Clear Tubes—the first on the market to deliver unmatched optical clarity and optimal light transmittance. These innovative tubes set a new standard in sample preparation and analysis, making them the perfect solution for laboratories that require accuracy, reliability, and efficiency in sample handling...
Say hello to our newest, fastest and most intuitive imaging solution - providing deeper insights for every lab. Empower your team to quickly obtain high-definition images and robust data from a wide range of 2D and 3D cell assays - and upgrade the system as your research needs evolve.The ImageXpress HCS.ai system features a modular design and a wide array of configuration options, allowing for customization to meet your current needs and on-site upgrades as your requirements evolve - eliminating the need to purchase a new system...
Trilobio, developer of whole lab automation solutions for advancing biology research, has introduced the first version of its comprehensive robotics, lab equipment and software platform at the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening conference, SLAS2025, alongside pilot customer data, demonstrating the platform’s abilities in advancing research workflows...
Tecan, the global leader in laboratory automation has announced the unveiling of Veya™, a transformative liquid handling platform designed to bring efficiency, precision and compliance to laboratories of all sizes. The platform, showcased at the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) international conference, San Diego, underscores Tecan’s continued commitment to innovation and the democratization of lab automation...
Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME) has received a £500,000 grant from the Wolfson Foundation to purchase an ultrafast confocal spinning disc microscope. This instrument will accelerate AIME research, led by Professor Roslyn Bill, into treatments for dementia and other forms of cognitive decline. An ultrafast spinning disc confocal microscope enables faster, higher-resolution images of biological processes than is currently possible at AIME...
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and the European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS) have agreed upon a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote interdisciplinary training and develop innovative projects that address pressing challenges in human and planetary health. EMBL Director General Edith Heard and ELLIS President Bernhard Schölkopf signed the agreement at an event on “Shaping Europe’s AI Leadership” in Brussels on 14 January 2025...