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Tech Blast | Lab automation

Lab design and machinery

In this Tech Blast episode, we discuss lab automation with Gregory Lee, Automation Manager at Zymo Research (CA, USA). We explore the types of tasks that can be automated, Greg’s three Ts to consider when thinking about automation ­– technical, throughput and turnaround time – and his top tips for implementing automation.

Greg also shares common pitfalls labs fall into when attempting to deploy automation, reminding us to never forget about the box.

Contents:

  • Introduction: 00:00–00:40
  • What does automation look like in a lab setting? 00:40–01:40
  • What tasks can be automated? 01:40–02:30
  • Greg’s three Ts: 2:30–03:50
  • The benefits of automation: 03:50–05:15
  • Greg’s top tips for implementing automation: 05:15–07:00
  • Common pitfalls – it’s not all about the instrument: 07:00–08:10
  • Think outside the box, but don’t forget it exists: 08:10–09:05
  • Is automation our future? 09:05–10:45

This feature was supported by Zymo Research.