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We’ve highlighted reviews of laboratory automation products we think could help make your lab's journey to becoming more automated hassle-free

6 Oct 2022
Ellen Simms
Product and Reviews Editor

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Choosing the right laboratory automation products can be a complex decision. That’s why SelectScience® laboratory automation product reviews can be a valuable tool, enabling you to make an informed choice and hear what other scientists have to say.

Recently, we launched our specialized Lab Automation, AI, and Digital Transformation Special Feature, so we’ve pulled together some reviews on laboratory instrumentation and digital tools, that could benefit your laboratory’s workflows. From liquid handlers to software platforms and 3D printing, find out what kind of experiences other lab manager, researchers and laboratory technicians have had with these products.

Lab automation instrumentation

apricot S range by SPT Labtech

"User friendly software. Easy to do quick setup but also offers many different functions and options for more extensive assays. Reproducibility was very good in a time-saving manner. Instrument allows for mid to high throughput assays." Ian Hammond-Martel, Paraza Pharma.

Read more reviews Leave a review MVS® Multichannel Verification System by Artel

“The MVS system requires minimal maintenance and MVS manager software is intuitive to use and flexible to set up various plate layouts to meet user’s need. The customer service is very responsive and helpful.” Hyun-Wu Lee, Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre.

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The MVS system has been vital to our lab operations.

Hyun-Wu Lee  Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, commenting on the MVS® Multichannel Verification System.


ASSIST PLUS by INTEGRA Biosciences

"Assist plus has made our lives easy in the lab. It is fully automated and has very less error rate compared to manual dilutions. It is quick and consistent." Aravindh Nagarajan, Texas A&M University.

Read more reviews Leave a review CELLINK BIO X by CELLINK

"The printer was installed very recently, so we are only starting to use it. The training provided by the engineers from CELLINK was awesome. We have access to a lot of online resources and CELLINK people are very helpful and happy to give advice.” Francesca Giuntini, Liverpool John Moores University.

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Software and digital solutions

HALO® Image Analysis Platform by Indica Labs

“HALO is just simply fabulous! Easy to use, and absolutely amazing at phenotyping cells. I’m interested in immune, stroma, and epithelial populations and HALO is perfect for them all. Well worth the price. I just love it!” Eoghan Mulholland, University of Oxford.

Read more reviews Leave a review VisioNize® Lab Suite by Eppendorf

“The Eppendorf VisioNize system lets us monitor our Eppendorf devices. It is very user-friendly and adding new devices works seamlessly. It stores all monitoring data in the cloud, so we can easily access it from anywhere and it is backed up at the same time." Kilian Guse, GeneQuine Biotherapeutics.

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ChemDraw by PerkinElmer Informatics "Chem Draw is a very versatile software for writing chemical structures, reactions, mechanisms, drawing schemes, etc. I use it in research and teaching almost every day." Marius Pelmus, Seton Hall University. Read more reviews   Leave a review Do you use a software solution or tool that’s help your lab ‘go digital’?  Calling all scientists, lab technicians and lab managers! Leave a lab product review today, share your experiences and help other scientists around the world choose the best products for their lab.    Leave a review   Your knowledge helps other scientists   Your expert opinions on the scientific equipment, products or services in your lab can help other scientists identify the right products to accelerate scientific progress, and that benefits us all. Do you use any of the lab products and digital solutions in this article? Leave a review today and share your experiences.
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Data AnalysisData analysis hardware and software is available to make data processing straight-forward yet powerful. Data software can be used for math and stats, technical graphing and image analysis. In addition, software is available for specific data analysis of electrophoresis, densitometry, ELISA and DNA sequencing.LIMSLIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) is an informatics software system used to improve the quality assurance and quality control (QA / QC) of data management. LIMS can be a standard for common lab workflows, such as commercial off the shelf systems (COTS), or customized for more specialized lab use. Systems are available for mainframe computers or PC.Microplate Readers / DetectorsMicroplate readers are used to automate the detection and analysis of labeled or label-free components in microplates during assays or live-cell monitoring. Microplate readers are generally distinguished by their mode of detection. Types include absorbance, luminescence, fluorescence intensity, fluorescence polarization, TRF / FRET and multimode microplate readers. Microplate readers deliver a high throughput of samples by reading multiple wells simultaneously, with the 96-well format the most commonly used. As a result, microplate readers are often used in the drug discovery, bioassays, research and pharmaceutical industries for screening applications. Microplate loading can also be automated, with robotic microplate stackers to increase throughput. Find the best microplate readers in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Chem / BioinformaticsCheminformatics and bioinformatics are computational techniques used in chemistry and biology, respectively, for data acquisition, processing and storage. Cheminformatics focuses on compound information, whereas bioinformatics is mainly applied to analysis and modeling of genomics, genetic and sequencing information. Hardware and software is available for data acquisition, analysis, management and storage.Consultancy ServicesLaboratory consultancy services are available for automated systems design, research and development, lab equipment procurement and lab equipment rental.Integration ServicesIncorporate lab systems, software and equipment with integration services.Data MiningData mining is an important process for extracting information, patterns and trends from data. Data mining software, databases, reference materials and storage packages are available to process lab data.Sample ManagementSample management systems include sample storage devices such as freezers and plate storers, sample environment enclosures and sample organization, retrieval and sorter systems. Useful system features include high-throughput, automation, robotic arms, automated liquid handling and associated database systems. Accessories in sample management include barcode scanners, heat sealers and tubes.Molecular Recognition SoftwareMolecular recognition software is widely used to analyze DNA, RNA, proteins and chemicals. The software can be useful for graphical viewing, comparative analyses, high-throughput screening, genomics, proteomics and phylogenetics. Molecular recognition software uses bioinformatics tools and analyses such as BLAST searches and generates structural predictions, 3D structures and sequencing information.Robotic InstrumentsRobotic instruments can be used for high-throughput automation of many lab processes. Such processes use instruments for assays like cell based assays and ELISA, for sample preparation like shakers, centrifuges and incubators, and for analysis such as sequencing and western blot analyzers. Useful features of robotic instruments include speed, reproducibility, barcode readers, software and automation.Robotic WorkstationsRobotic workstations are automated platforms enabling the user to perform high-throughput, multi-application processes, from sample preparation tasks such as PCR set-up, DNA purification and NGS library preparation, to integrated sample prep and analysis workstations. Automation makes processes consistent, fast, precise and fully walk-away. Find the best robotic workstations in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Software PlatformsSoftware platforms are useful for various stages of laboratory experiments from data collection to data storage and processing. For instance lab software is available for system control, data management, data analysis and qualification / validation.Automation Supplies / AccessoriesAutomated accessories and consumables make lab processes fast, efficient and reliable. Useful automation accessories include microplate sealers, label printers and reagent reservoirs.Plate ProcessingAutomated plate processing is used in microplate technologies for high-throughput, speed and efficiency. Plate processing systems include microplate handlers for moving plates, heat sealers, stackers and carousels for storage, retrieval and delivery, microplate washers and piercers. Useful features of plate processors include walk-away automation, compatibility and easy integration with microplate systems.Automated Liquid HandlingAutomated liquid handling equipment is used to mix, dilute and dispense allotted volumes of liquid into microplates and other vessels automatically. The robotic, liquid handling arms can dispense from single channel to 3456 multichannel as well as operate nanoliter dispensing, enabling high throughput of samples. Find the best automated liquid handlers in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.

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