Autonomous synthesis robot uses AI to speed up chemical discovery

Impressive ingenuity

30-Jan-2024 - Chemists of the University of Amsterdam (UvA) have developed an autonomous chemical synthesis robot with an integrated AI-driven machine learning unit. Dubbed ‘RoboChem’, the benchtop device can outperform a human chemist in terms of speed and accuracy while also displaying a high level of ...

Bruker Announces Agreement to Acquire Chemspeed

Chemspeed Accelerates Bruker’s Laboratory Automation and Digitalization Drive

29-Jan-2024 - Bruker Corporation announced a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Chemspeed Technologies AG, a Swiss provider of vendor-agnostic automated laboratory R&D and QC workflow solutions. Chemspeed is focused on modular automation and robotics solutions for chemical research, pharma drug ...

Research team teaches Google's voice assistant laboratory language

19-Jan-2024 - Voice assistants such as Siri, Alexa and Co. have long been established in many people's everyday lives - however, they often do not understand the technical vocabulary that is spoken in laboratories. Researchers at Albstadt-Sigmaringen University of Applied Sciences have now used Google ...

analytica 2024: a guide to Laboratory 4.0

Greater efficiency through laboratory robots and artificial intelligence

18-Jan-2024 - A milestone on the path to Laboratory 4.0 has been reached in time for analytica 2024. With the Laboratory & Analytical Device Standard, LADS for short, a communication standard is now available that connects software systems and analytical and laboratory equipment from different providers.“ The ...

Excelitas Technologies Acquires Heraeus Noblelight

09-Jan-2024 - Excelitas Technologies®Corp., a leading industrial and medical technology manufacturer focused on delivering innovative, market-driven photonic solutions, announces that it has completed the successful acquisition of the Noblelight business from Heraeus Group (Hanau, Germany), including ...

analytica 2024: On the path to the zero-carbon lab

More sustainability in the laboratory

13-Dec-2023 - From analytics in mini format with reduced solvent requirements to energy-efficient laboratory technology: at analytica, the Green Lab becomes reality. Exhibitors from all over the world will be presenting their innovations and sustainability concepts in Munich from April 9 to 12, 2024. “With ...

Eppendorf and Neste forge strategic partnership to develop new line of renewable lab plastics

A sustainable choice for labs

05-Dec-2023 - Eppendorf SE Hamburg announces that it has joined forces with Neste to advance the development of lab products made with renewable raw materials. Working together, the strategic partnership made it possible to create a new line of renewable plastic lab consumables: Eppendorf Consumables BioBased. ...

Start-up Better Basics Laborbedarf Wins First Place at the "Wiley Analytical Science Award 2024"

SmartRack® wins in the Separation, Laboratory Automation & Equipment Category

22-Nov-2023 - Better Basics Laborbedarf, the developer and provider of the first organizational system for laboratory workspaces, has been awarded the first place in the Separation, Laboratory Automation & Equipment category of the Wiley Analytical Science Award 2024 for its SmartRack®. This coveted prize is ...

Changes in the management of Hermann Waldner GmbH & Co. KG

New management structure

08-Nov-2023 - Jochen Früh took over the management of Hermann Waldner GmbH & Co KG at the beginning of November. The long-standing Managing Director Karl Angele has retired, but remains a member of the Group's Advisory Board. Jochen Früh, CEO of Waldner Holding, expands his responsibilities and takes over ...

Huber Kältemaschinenbau receives highest award at the "Großer Preis des Mittelstandes" (Grand Prix of Medium-Sized Businesses)

27-Oct-2023 - On Saturday, October 21, 2023, Huber Kältemaschinenbau was awarded the highest distinction "Premier" at the "Großer Preis des Mittelstandes" in Düsseldorf. Peter Huber Kältemaschinenbau SE currently employs around 480 people and has become the innovation and technology leader for precise ...