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Get the latest insights, innovation and commentary from Automata experts and external contributors in our lab automation blogs. Discover the impact of lab automation across different workflows and industries, from scaling up ELISA development in drug discovery processes to supercharging CRO labs.

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Why we built LINQ

Cloud-first lab automation provides superior benefits to modern labs vs on-site solutions. Find out why in this new article from Automata

Navigating the challenges of data in life sciences (and how automation can help)

Discover how life sciences face challenges in managing vast, complex data and how automation can enhance data quality, accessibility, compliance, and efficiency, driving innovation and faster discoveries.

The benefits of cloud-first lab automation platforms

Cloud-first lab automation provides superior benefits to modern labs vs on-site solutions. Find out why in this new article from Automata

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Intelligent Scheduling: a new way to schedule workflows and why it matters

8th February 2024

Intelligent experiment scheduling can make or break productivity in a lab and dynamic replanning schedulers are set to change the game

Sequencing preparation for drug discovery

2nd February 2024

An increased throughput library preparation system with high functionality and adaptability

Drug discovery Genomics

What are laboratory workflows?

16th January 2024

Learn how to simplify your workflows and boost your lab’s efficiency, for example by using a lab workflow management system.

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Eliminating scientist dead time with automation

22nd December 2023

Automata Senior Application Scientist Alice Tome-Fernandez discusses how to free your scientists from tending to machines.

How to achieve true walkaway: library preparation in multiomics

22nd December 2023

Automata Senior Application Scientist Alice Tome-Fernandez discusses how to achieve true walkway in your multiomics lab with automation

Genomics

Scaling nucleic acid extraction with adaptable automation

22nd December 2023

Automata Senior Application Scientist Alice Tome-Fernandez discusses how to achieve more throughput in NAE workflows with automation

Genomics

Automation solutions for drug discovery

27th October 2023

The lab automation platform that removes bottlenecks and accelerates drug discovery at every stage

Cell Biology Drug discovery

From robot arms to automation platforms: the future of lab tech

3rd October 2023

Since the last time we talked, Automata and our customers have achieved a lot. And now I’m excited to say we’ve secured a further...

Plant tissue culture: how automation can help

26th September 2023

We explore common problems in plus the advantages and disadvantages of plant tissue culture, and how automation can help.

Cell Biology

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CRISPR in agriculture: applications, benefits & risks

6th September 2023

Gene-editing technology such as CRISPR could be the future of agriculture. We cover the use cases, pros and cons of such tools, and how...

Genomics