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.
Category: Lab Essentials
Lab Essentials
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Lab Essentials
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Revvity Connects Signals Research Platform to Anthropic Claude
The collaboration enables scientists to access data and scientific knowledge through an artificial intelligence workbench.
Lab Essentials
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​​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.
Biochemicals & Chemical Reagents
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Diazyme Laboratories Acquires Carolina Liquid Chemistries
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.
Quality Systems
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bioMérieux Acquires Accellix for Cell and Gene Therapy Quality Control
bioMérieux has acquired Accellix for about €35 million, adding rapid, automated flow cytometry to its pharmaceutical quality control portfolio for cell and gene therapy manufacturing.
Lab Automation
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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.
Lab Equipment
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Bio-Rad Launches New Line of Thermal Cyclers for PCR Applications
The PTC Harmony 96 and PTC Harmony Deepwell systems are designed to provide high-performance PCR for academic and biopharma laboratories.
Information Technology
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Labcorp Launches AI-Powered App to Help Patients Understand Test Results
Labcorp has launched MyLabcorp, a mobile app that uses OpenAI models to help patients interpret lab results and track health trends. The company cites growing consumer demand for AI-powered health information and clinical context.
Lab Safety
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Modern Lab Eyewear Efficacy Safety Comfort and Standards
Emerging hazards like aerosolized chemicals and laser equipment demand upgraded protection.
Labwear & Consumables
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Azenta Life Sciences and PulpFixin Partner for Sustainable Labware
The collaboration integrates recyclable storage platforms into existing sample management workflows to reduce plastic waste without disrupting laboratory operations.