A 2025 Westgard QC survey finds daily out-of-control quality control events reported by 33% of labs worldwide and 45% in the US, raising concerns about current QC practices amid rising operational pressures.
Docus unveiled an AI platform for diagnostic laboratories at ADLM 2026, offering interpretation, follow-up, and compliance features that integrate with existing LIS via API or HL7.
A Siemens Healthineers–commissioned survey found 82% of healthcare executives considered expanding lab services, with modernization and AI upgrades seen as top priorities for supporting organizational goals.
Diazyme Laboratories has acquired Carolina Liquid Chemistries, integrating CLC’s chemistry systems and reagents with Diazyme’s diagnostic technologies to expand solutions for reference and clinical laboratories.
Bio-Rad has launched Vericheck ddPCR kits for quality control in cell and gene therapy manufacturing, offering validated workflows for mycoplasma detection, capsid analysis, and residual DNA quantification.
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.
Eppendorf has introduced the Centrifuge 5811 R, a refrigerated benchtop centrifuge featuring sustainable R290 cooling, broad rotor compatibility, and a capacity of up to 3 L.
The collaboration aims to provide laboratories with a scalable alternative to traditional configuration models.
Emerging hazards like aerosolized chemicals and laser equipment demand upgraded protection.
Caresfield launched the Resilience-Ready Lab initiative at ADLM 2026, introducing products aimed at improving specimen integrity and supply chain resilience to help labs meet 2026 National Performance Goals.