Lab Automation

FDA Clears New Automated Blood Culture System for Faster Sepsis Detection

The BD BACTEC FXI Culture System reduces detection time for bloodstream infections by approximately three hours compared to previous models.

Lab Automation

Sapio Sciences Integrates Claude Cowork to Streamline Laboratory Data Management

Sapio Sciences has integrated Anthropic's Claude Cowork AI assistant into its platform, enabling scientists to search, retrieve, and analyze R&D data across ELN and LIMS systems through a single conversational interface.

Lab Automation

Clarapath Releases Updated Robotic Microtomy Platform for Clinical Histology Labs

Clarapath has released an updated FDA-registered SectionStar robotic microtomy system, developed with histotechnologists to enhance efficiency and consistency in clinical histology labs amid staffing and case volume challenges.

Cenevo Launches Two AI Agents to Automate Lab Workflows

Feb 10, 2026 | Lab Automation

Cenevo has launched two AI agents for lab workflow automation, aiming to cut manual work and implementation costs by up to 50%, according to the company. The agents support protocol digitization and no-code workflow generation.

HighRes, Opentrons Partner on AI Agent-to-Agent Lab Automation

Feb 4, 2026 | Lab Automation

HighRes and Opentrons have partnered to develop AI agent-to-agent lab automation, integrating robotic platforms and orchestration software to enable autonomous workflows using natural language input. A live demo is planned for SLAS 2026.

nRichDX and Hamilton Expand Automated Liquid Biopsy Sample Prep Capabilities

Jan 30, 2026 | Lab Automation

nRichDX and Hamilton have integrated the Revolution Plus Sample Prep System with the Microlab STAR platform, enabling automated extraction of cfDNA, cfRNA, cfTNA, and CTCs from sample volumes of 1 to 100 mL.

New Robot Can Perform Diagnostic Blood Draws

Jan 12, 2026 | Lab Automation

The autonomous robotic phlebotomy system uses imaging, robotics, and AI to identify veins and complete routine diagnostic blood draws.

SPT Labtech Automates PacBio Kinnex RNA-seq Library Preparation

Nov 21, 2025 | Lab Automation

The automated workflow on SPT’s firefly platform aims to reduce manual pipetting by up to 80% and improve consistency for large-scale transcriptomic studies.

Azenta Launches Networked 2D-Coded Tube Readers for Laboratory Automation

Nov 20, 2025 | Lab Automation

The Mirage Connect and Cube Connect readers feature integrated networking capabilities and passive cryoprotection for frozen sample processing.

Digital Twin Applications in Lab Automation to Be Explored at SLAS Event

Nov 7, 2025 | Lab Automation

E Tech Group’s Sura Hadi will facilitate discussion on practical implementation and maturity levels of digital twin technology in laboratory design.

Automation Platform Integrates Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Protocol

Nov 6, 2025 | Lab Automation

The collaboration combines liquid handling technology with ultra-sensitive transcriptomic workflows to improve throughput and reproducibility.

SPT Labtech, 10x Genomics Partner on Single Cell Workflow Automation

Oct 14, 2025 | Lab Automation

Collaboration will provide plug-and-play protocols for the Chromium Single Cell Platform on SPT Labtech’s firefly liquid handling system.

BD, Opentrons Partner to Automate Single-Cell Multiomics Workflows

Oct 9, 2025 | Lab Automation

The multi-year collaboration aims to integrate robotic liquid-handling capabilities with BD single-cell instruments to accelerate disease research and drug development.

NGS Workflow Automation Partnership Targets Biomarker Discovery

Oct 2, 2025 | Lab Automation

IDT and Hamilton collaborate to develop automated scripts for customizable next-generation sequencing research components across liquid handling platforms.