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Jul 23, 2026

Q&A: Exploring how Tecan’s recent Agentic AI offering will benefit laboratories

Tecan's recent integration of Agentic AI into its Introspect platform represents a significant advancement in laboratory automation, enhancing proactive management capabilities for scientists.The introduction of Agentic AI allows laboratories to anticipate and prevent errors rather than merely responding to them. This proactive approach enables scientists to set up an Error Diagnosis AI Agent, which analyzes past data to identify correlations between ongoing experiments and previous mistakes. Fo
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Jul 18, 2026

L7 Informatics Appoints Ray Veeraraghavan Vice President of Science and AI

L7 Informatics has appointed Ray Veeraraghavan, Ph.D., as its new vice president of science and AI, aiming to enhance the use of its enterprise science platform in regulated research and manufacturing sectors.Reporting directly to CEO Vasu Rangadass, Veeraraghavan will spearhead the company's scientific content strategy and facilitate the adoption of the L7|SYNAPSE AI platform among clients. His extensive experience includes over 24 years in artificial intelligence and machine learning within th
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Jul 17, 2026

New report shows European LIS market trends

A recent report on the European Laboratory Information System (LIS) market forecasts significant shifts toward AI-driven and cloud-based solutions from 2026 to 2031, indicating a response to the evolving needs of modern laboratories.The report emphasizes a critical transition from traditional LIS platforms, which were designed for text-heavy data and manual inputs, to advanced systems capable of managing complex datasets required for remote diagnostics and digital pathology. As healthcare system
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Jul 17, 2026

Juno Bio secures US$3.8m for precision diagnostics

Juno Bio has successfully raised US$3.8 million to enhance its diagnostics platform focused on vaginal health and reproductive care.This funding round, led by Ada Ventures and supported by Artesian, Entrepreneur First, and Illumina Accelerator, aims to facilitate the establishment of Juno Bio's first CLIA-certified sequencing laboratory in Oakland, California. The startup plans to launch a new clinical test that examines the vaginal microbiome and screens for common sexually transmitted infectio
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Jul 14, 2026

Lab of the Future Europe 2026

Lab of the Future Europe 2026 is poised to be a pivotal event for professionals at the intersection of biopharmaceutical research and technology. Scheduled for September 22-23, 2026, at the Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam, this congress aims to unite over 600 leaders in the life sciences sector. Participants will engage in discussions centered on real-world applications and innovative strategies that leverage AI and digital technologies to enhance research and development. The agenda features mor
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Jul 13, 2026

Veterinary Lab Automation Global Market Report 2023 Now

The veterinary lab automation market is on an upward trajectory, projected to grow from $1.26 billion in 2025 to $1.36 billion in 2026, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. This growth is largely driven by the increasing need for swift diagnostic results, the rise in animal disease prevalence, and advancements in veterinary healthcare infrastructure.The market is expected to reach $1.9 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 8.7%. Key growth drivers include the demand for high-throug
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Jul 9, 2026

Roche Turns To Industrial Robotics Partner ABB Robotics In Lab Automation Push

Roche is collaborating with ABB Robotics to enhance lab automation through integrated workflows.This partnership focuses on merging ABB's robotics technology with Roche's expertise in diagnostic processes. The goal is to develop cohesive systems that streamline laboratory operations, moving away from the traditional approach of using separate automation tools.By integrating robotics into diagnostic workflows, Roche aims to improve efficiency and accuracy in lab settings. This strategy reflects a
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Jul 9, 2026

ABB Robotics collaborates with Roche to bring physical AI to laboratories

ABB Robotics has partnered with Roche Diagnostics to innovate robotic solutions aimed at enhancing clinical laboratory operations. This collaboration seeks to usher in a new era of automated, connected labs that can effectively respond to the increasing demands of modern healthcare.The partnership is poised to significantly advance lab automation by introducing autonomous and versatile robotics (AVR™) at a larger scale. Marc Segura, President of ABB Robotics, emphasized that the collaboration ai
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Jun 27, 2026

Stratec focuses on diagnostics strategy, shares tracked against MDAX medtech peers

Stratec is garnering attention for its diagnostics strategy as it competes with major European medtech firms like Siemens Healthineers and Sartorius. Analysts are cautiously optimistic about the company's positioning as the earnings season approaches.As a specialized supplier of automated analyzer systems and related software for in-vitro diagnostics, Stratec operates primarily as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM). This means its products are often marketed under the brands of larger diag
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Jun 27, 2026

Lab-free testing moves closer to home as Germany’s Intu Diagnostics raises €1.1 million

Intu Diagnostics, a startup from Leipzig, has successfully secured €1.1 million in a strategic funding round, bringing its total funding to over €3 million. This financing aims to enhance the company's intellectual property, conduct pilot trials, and prepare for a larger Seed round.The funding was supported by various investors, including BSV Ventures and the Saxonian Development Bank. Intu Diagnostics is pioneering a "LAB-TO-GO" concept, which seeks to deliver reliable molecular diagnostics dir
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Jun 25, 2026

Haier Biomedical Debuts Innovative Automated Low-Carbon Cold Storage Products at Two Major Global Industry Trade Fairs

Haier Biomedical has introduced a range of innovative, automated cold storage solutions aimed at enhancing biobanking and laboratory efficiency during two prominent global trade fairs.At Europe Biobank Week 2026 in Prague and Interphex Week Tokyo 2026, Haier Biomedical showcased its commitment to low-carbon, high-efficiency technologies tailored for the biobanking and pharmaceutical sectors. The company emphasized its localized research and development efforts, which are crucial for meeting spec
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Jun 24, 2026

Tecan integrates agentic AI capabilities into lab analytics platform

Tecan has enhanced its lab analytics platform, Introspect, by integrating Agentic AI capabilities through the NVIDIA BioNeMo Agent Toolkit, marking a significant advancement in laboratory automation.This integration allows AI agents to leverage scientific AI functionalities directly within Introspect, shifting laboratory operations from reactive troubleshooting to proactive management. By utilizing Agentic AI, labs can prevent issues before they impact performance or quality, which is particular