41 LIMS & Lab Automation
LabVantage Solutions have a role to play in guiding industries through universal transformations that require them to adopt new data philosophies and emerging technologies. Embracing a data mesh, a weaving together of data that is consistent and every-ready for digital use and analysis, will bring industries from pharmaceuticals to food and beverage, energy to chemicals and more into the future, better equipped to solve the challenges we face.
Since the lab of the future will look nothing like today’s environment, our intent at LabVantage Solutions is to work closely with our customers to understand their goals, aspirations, and challenges to devise the informatics solutions that enable future scientists to more easily and more productively discover and innovate.
About the author
Mikael Hagstroem is Chief Executive Offi cer of LabVantage Solutions, a provider of laboratory informatics solutions. A respected strategist in the fi elds of analytics, digital transformation, and AI, Mr Hagstroem has helped global enterprises use analytics to harness data, reimagining their business models, achieving better performance, and creating long-term sustainable advantage. Formerly the Chief Operating Offi cer of McKinsey Analytics and President at SAS International, he was CEO and President at MetricStream prior to joining LabVantage in March 2021.
Automated Sample Storage Systems
The new Verso® Q50 and Verso Q75 Automated Sample Storage Systems from Hamilton Storage offer compact, walkaway sample storage and access to decrease manual labour and increase overall laboratory efficiency.
Much like the ultra-compact Verso Q20 launched in 2020, the high-density Verso Q50 and Verso Q75 Automated Sample Storage Systems are crafted to be conveniently located next to the benchtop. In this manner, users gain rapid and convenient access to samples rather than traveling to locate them in a different room or offsite location. The new models offer up to 4 times more capacity than the Verso Q20 yet are also only 0.8m / 2.7ft deep. The compact footprint facilitates direct installation, even in crowded labs, and sample collections as large as 152,000 type-dependent tubes in ANSI/ SLAS compliant racks or up to 1150 ANSI/SLAS compliant microplates may be accommodated.
With a few keystrokes on the user interface, or remotely through any mobile device or laboratory information management system (LIMS), each Verso Q-Series system rapidly fulfils an order. While the system takes over mundane sample picking tasks, users are free to focus attention elsewhere. With grab-and-go convenience in mind, Verso Q-Series systems will arrange samples according to the user’s preferences. Additional features include storage temperatures from ambient to –20ºC, 1D/2D barcode reading, video monitoring, and sample tracking for use in audit trails.
Verso Q-Series systems use a natural refrigerant with zero ozone depletion potential and a low global warming potential (GWP) index of 3. As such, Verso Q-Series may be a more environmentally friendly option than most freezers using conventional refrigerants. On top of that, Verso Q50 and Verso Q75 are equipped with redundant refrigeration to enhance sample safety in this class of storage systems.
For further hands-free workflow convenience, Verso Q-Series may be integrated with automated liquid handlers from Hamilton Company or third- party robotic providers.
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Automated Pipetting System with Protocol Support and Training
PIPETMAX, built upon PIPETMAN® technology, helps reduce costly technical replicates and helps maximise reproducibility by eliminating inconsistencies due to common pipetting errors. The automated system frees up time devoted to tedious pipetting jobs that improve lab productivity and lets you get results faster.
The hardware and software of PIPETMAX are customisable to fit the specific needs of the assay, allowing you to configure and customise runs to any reagent, kit, or protocol. With intelligent tip management, the pipette heads allow up to eight tips to be used simultaneously. With a volume range from 1 µL to 1200 µL, PIPETMAX is an ideal solution for qPCR and PCR, NGS reactions, cell- based assays, and more, like optimising qPCR master mix dispensing.
PIPETMAN® DIAMOND Tips are designed to fit Gilson devices perfectly. They deliver accurate and precise pipetting when used in conjunction with Gilson devices. Our tips are certified for 384-well plates and ensure maximum accuracy and precision while delivering consistent results. The perfect air-tight seal prevents leaks. The tips are made of pure polypropylene to deliver the correct volume and ensure complete dispensing. Volume graduations make it easy to visually check the volume aspirated.
The PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tips, Refills for PIPETMAX are validated for use with 384-well plates and are ideal for use with PIPETMAX for accurate, reproducible automated pipetting.
Gilson tips are manufactured in a cleanroom environment ensuring they are free of detectable contaminants that can affect your results. From manufacturing to the bench, our tips are guaranteed, certified, and traceable to meet the most stringent demands in many applications.
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Game-changing Platform Automates Genomics Liquid Handling
The firefly from SPT Labtech is an innovative liquid handling platform for next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation. firefly transforms NGS liquid handling workflows by bringing together pipetting and dispensing within a compact all-in-one design. Along with its hardware capabilities, the platform sets a new standard in powerful, intuitive liquid handling software with multiple user levels, intelligent programming and a fully transparent audit trail. A complementary peer-to-peer cloud-based network- the first of its kind- will allow researchers to share their custom protocols, as well as benefit from SPT Labtech’s validated tools to underpin scientific collaboration and innovation. The launch of firefly builds on SPT Labtech’s strong track record in engineering solutions for genomics applications.
Paul Lomax, Genomics Product Manager at SPT Labtech said: “While advances in next-generation sequencing have revolutionised the genomics field, library preparation methods remain a significant bottleneck for many laboratories. Liquid handling automation offers substantial throughput advantages, overcoming the need for multiple instruments, significant lab space, and high levels of investment. With its all-in-one capabilities, compact design and innovative software, firefly offers a step-change in productivity for genomics laboratories- at an affordable entry point.”
firefly comes application-ready for library preparation kits NEBNext Ultra II DNA; NEBNext Ultra II FS DNA; NEBNext Ultra II RNA, and Illumina DNA Prep with an extended range already under active development.
David Newble, CEO, at SPT Labtech, added: “Our team applies ingenuity to overcome customers’ workflow challenges and accelerate research. We are excited about the potential of the accessible, cost-effective firefly instrument to further democratise the adoption of liquid handling automation for NGS applications. Collaboration is a cornerstone of innovation, and by enabling peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, we aim to empower bigger genomics breakthroughs and advance health.”
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