Tactus AI Unveils Humanoid Lab Assistant at ADLM 2026
Tactus AI debuted Elsie, an autonomous humanoid lab assistant designed to operate existing laboratory instruments using validated procedures, at the 2026 ADLM meeting, according to the company.
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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.
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FDA Clears Revvity Total Testosterone Assay for Automated Testing
Revvity’s Immunodiagnostic Systems received FDA clearance for a total testosterone automated immunoassay, enabling direct measurement of testosterone markers and streamlining endocrine disorder testing on a single automated platform.
​​Bringing Clarity to Autoimmune and Allergy Diagnostics
As autoimmune and allergy test volumes rise, labs are prioritizing workflow standardization and structured testing pathways to ensure reliable results, according to Santhosh Nair, president of immunodiagnostics at Thermo Fisher Scientific.
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Seegene Introduces New Data Platform and Automated PCR System
Seegene unveiled its STAgora real-time data analytics platform and an updated CURECA automated PCR system at ESCMID Global 2026, aiming to enhance infectious disease monitoring through integrated laboratory workflows and aggregated test data.
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LigoLab Reports AI and Automation Takeaways from LigoVerse 2026 Conference
LigoLab shared key takeaways from its LigoVerse 2026 conference, highlighting how AI and automation are reshaping clinical lab operations and the evolving role of laboratory information systems.
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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.
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Cenevo Launches Labguru Customer Portal to Extend Lab Workflows to External Partners
Cenevo has launched the Labguru Customer Portal, a digital platform that integrates with ELN and LIMS systems to centralize workflows and provide real-time project visibility for CROs, CDMOs, and diagnostic labs.
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Autonomous Robotic Phlebotomy Shows High Success Rates in Multicenter Trial
A multicenter trial published in Clinical Chemistry reports Vitestro’s autonomous phlebotomy system achieved a 94.5% first-stick success rate, with low hemolysis and adverse event rates, in routine clinical settings.
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SPT Labtech and EMBL GeneCore Partner to Advance Automated Genomics Workflows
The collaboration focuses on implementing a liquid handling platform to streamline end-to-end laboratory processes and protocol development.
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12 Life Science Startups Named to SLAS Europe 2026 Innovation Showcase Program
Emerging companies from six countries will exhibit enabling technologies at the Society of Laboratory Automation and Screening’s annual European conference in Vienna this May.
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SPT Labtech Partners to Develop Automated Genomics Platform for Smaller Labs
The collaboration aims to develop an automated genomics platform for decentralized labs, aiming to expand access to streamlined NGS workflows in oncology.
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Ultima Genomics Partners with Hamilton to Automate NGS Sample Preparation
Ultima Genomics and Hamilton have partnered to automate NGS sample preparation and amplification workflows, integrating Ultima’s sequencing systems with Hamilton’s Microlab STAR liquid handling platform to improve lab efficiency.
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Cenevo Launches Two AI Agents to Automate Lab Workflows
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.
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HighRes, Opentrons Partner on AI Agent-to-Agent 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.
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nRichDX and Hamilton Expand Automated Liquid Biopsy Sample Prep Capabilities
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.
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New Robot Can Perform Diagnostic Blood Draws
The autonomous robotic phlebotomy system uses imaging, robotics, and AI to identify veins and complete routine diagnostic blood draws.
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SPT Labtech Automates PacBio Kinnex RNA-seq Library Preparation
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.
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