Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science recently displayed its new products at the 2017 Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) conference, held from February 6-8 at Booth 701, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C. The new technologies featured are designed to automate and standardize workflows, helping to boost productivity and efficiency for laboratories working in a range of research environments.
SLAS is a global organization to provide forums for education and information exchange to encourage the study of, and improve the science and practice of laboratory automation and screening. In its 6th Annual Conference and Exhibition SLAS2017, key professional disciplines represented included: assay development and screening, automation and high-throughput technologies, bio-analytical techniques, biomarker discovery and applications, drug target strategies, micro/nanotechnologies and informatics.
A key sponsor of SLAS, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc played a prominent role at the event with interactive booth demos, posters, workshops and on-site expertise to discuss trends, news and their vision for the industry. With a series of presentations, a panel of global leaders on synthetic biology automation explored how the emerging field is enabling scientists to shape and change the world through biological discovery and innovation.
The firm introduced latest products and services for various applications including the following:
- Benchtop Automation
- Laboratory Automation Incubators
- Laboratory Automation Software
- Automated LC and LC/MS
- Flow Cytometry
- Automated Thermal Cycler
- Microplate Readers
- Automated Liquid Handling And Dispensing
- Sample Storage and Handling
- Sample Preparation
New products include SmartStor unit, a controlled-temperature benchtop microplate storage device, Orbitor RS2 Microplate Mover designed to improve laboratory throughput, and operational flexibility, Decapper 500 and 550 Series tube capping systems which are perfect for use in medium- to high-throughput biotech.
According to Hansjoerg Haas, senior director and general manager, laboratory automation at Thermo Fisher Scientific, "Laboratories today are under mounting pressure to find ways to increase productivity and standardization within a reliable and cost-effective model. Automation has become an effective tool to achieve this objective. We are committed to providing innovative breakthroughs to exceed our customers' laboratory needs with our diverse product portfolios, cutting-edge technologies, superior services and strategic partnerships."
In conjunction with industry and company experts, Thermo Fisher also hosted attendee workshops that highlighted the latest developments, innovations and new applications.