Philly Exhibition Information 2024

Overview

Free food, networking, many vendors/exhibitors, great talks!

The LRIG Philadelphia Annual Vendor Exhibition is scheduled for Thursday May 9th 2024 and will be held at the Alloy King of Prussia - a DoubleTree by Hilton- Valley Forge from 4:00pm to 8:00 pm. This Technology Exhibition will showcase the latest in laboratory instrumentation, automation, software, reagents and consumables. Free food will be served and the meeting will provide a wonderful networking opportunity for area scientists and engineers to connect and share ideas

Menu

A gastronomic delight for the pleasure of our guests

Butler Passed Hors D’oeuvres 4pm-5pm

Franks in Puff Pastry, Dijon Mustard Dipping Sauce

Mini Crab Cakes, Old Bay Tartar Dipping Sauce

Scallops Wrapped in Bacon

Wild Mushroom Profiteroles

A Taste of Italy Dinner Buffet 5PM

Classic Caesar Salad

Antipasto Display

Garlic Bread

Risotto topped with Mushroom or Asparagus Tips

Italian Oven Roasted Vegetables

Chicken Saltimbocca

Veal Parmesan

Carving Station 5PM

Roasted Pork Loin, Maple Dijon Sauce

Dessert 6pm-8pm

Profiteroles and Cannolis served with coffee and tea

Water and Soda self-serve

Novel Technology Talks (Including PDF's of Presentations)

A break out room will host short (15 min) presentations focusing on new state-of-the art technologies throughout the evening.

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Click TITLES Below to view or download PDF Files of the presentations!

4:10

Advancements in eco-friendly labware

Presented by: Jackson Hyde, President, CEO, diaago

4:30

Magnetic 3D Bioprinting, Simplifying 3D Cell Culture (Click Here for PowerPoint with Videos)

Presented by: Glauco R. Souza, PhD, Director of Global Business Development and Innovation, Greiner Bio-One

4:50

Novel Monoclonal Antibodies for the Positive Selection of CAR Engineered Cells

Presented by: Greg Warner, PhD, Sr. Field Applications Specialist, Cell Signaling Technology

5:10

Automating high throughput flow cytometry with BluePlate  (Click Here for PowerPoint with Video)

Presented by: Chris Buenaventura, Blue Cat Bio

5:30

Automating Efficient and Gentle Cell Prep with Laminar Wash AUTO1000

Presented by: Richard Desai, Sales Executive, Curiox Biosystems

5:50

Rapid and Sensitive Multimodal Detection of Homogeneous Assay Chemistries on the Envision Nexus™

Presented by: Steven J. Orcutt, Field Application Scientist, Revvity

6:10

Advancing Acoustic Ejection Mass Spectrometry: Next-generation platform for high-throughput sample analysis

Presented by: Jacob McCabe, PhD, Sciex

6:30

Crystal Powderdose: A Gravimetric Solid Dispensing Solution with a User-Friendly Touch Interface

Presented by: Susan Nguyen Pham, Senior Automation Chemist, Chemspeed

6:50

Scaling Science with Opentrons Flex

Presented by: Meghan Ferzoco, Senior Director of Enterprise Sales, Opentrons

7:10

Nucleus FlexPod: Your Go-To Workflow Assistant  (Click Here for PowerPoint with Video)

Presented by: Fonda Newcomb, Regional Sales Manager, HighRes Biosolutions 

Novel Technology Abstracts

Advancements in eco-friendly labware

Presented by: Jackson Hyde, President, CEO, diaago

Plastic waste is an issue for the environment, and labs are working to be sustainable where possible. This has historically been challenging because of contaminants that can be present in laboratory applications that make recycling challenging. Micronic has taken a new approach to this problem, by developing labware technology that allows for the re-use of plastic materials while adhering to strict manufacturing and performance standards. The newly developed labware line Eco-friendly racks provides an alternative to be implemented in biobanks, diagnostics, agriculture sample processing and storage.

Magnetic 3D Bioprinting, Simplifying 3D Cell Culture

Presented by: Glauco R. Souza, PhD, Director of Global Business Development and Innovation, Greiner Bio-One

Despite the growing potential of 3D cell culture models, researchers still face technical challenges in handling, processing, scalability, imaging, and increasing throughput. To address these challenges and simplify complex workflows, we developed our innovative platform, magnetic 3D bioprinting (M3D). By gently magnetizing cells and assembling them using magnetic forces, M3D emerges as a versatile, enabling tool that makes just about any task in your 3D cell culture workflow easier. It offers simplified workflows and enhanced scalability, enabling fine spatial control to form and miniaturize spheroids. Further, M3D allows the assembling of more complex tissue structures using standard flat-bottom microwell plates. This presentation will focus on key developments using this platform, showcasing its potential to revolutionize 3D cell culture.

Learning objectives:

• General technique of magnetic 3D cell culture, including magnetic 3D Bioprinting (m3D)

• Key advantages of m3D

• Applications of 3D cell culture

• M3D to enable high-throughput screening (HTS)

Novel Monoclonal Antibodies for the Positive Selection of CAR Engineered Cells

Presented by: Greg Warner, PhD, Sr. Field Applications Specialist, Cell Signaling Technology

Introduction: Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy is a powerful new modality for cancer immunotherapy. While much success has been achieved for the treatment of hematological malignancies, targeting solid tumors will require a deeper understanding of CAR-engineered cell biology. There is a need for versatile CAR cell purification reagents that can be used to research and engineer cells with a better therapeutic index. Monoclonal antibodies raised against linker sequences that are commonly integrated into scFv-based CARs, either repeats of a Gly4Ser peptide or a Whitlow/218 peptide, were generated and leveraged for the enrichment of CAR engineered cells. Here, we describe a strategy for magnetic bead-based immunoaffinity enrichment of CAR expressing cells that will enable researchers to characterize highly pure populations of scFv-based CAR expressing cells.

Methods: Biotinylated monoclonal antibodies, E7O2V and E3U7Q targeting either Gly4Ser or Whitlow/218 linkers, respectively, were used in concert with cleavable streptavidin coated magnetic beads to immunoaffinity purify CAR expressing cells.

Results: Flow cytometric analysis of purified cells revealed that E7O2V and E3U7Q could enrich CAR expressing cells with a high degree of purity and viability.

Conclusions: The specificity of monoclonal antibodies, E7O2V and E3U7Q, combined with release from magnetic beads enabled the purification of live cells expressing scFv-based CARs containing either a Gly4Ser linker or a Whitlow linker regardless of CAR antigen specificity. The purified cells obtained from this method are potentially suitable for downstream applications such as single-cell RNAseq.

Automating high throughput flow cytometry with BluePlate

Presented by: Chris Buenaventura, Account Manager, Blue Cat Bio

Blue®Plate enables fully automated sample prep (wash, stain, fix, permeabilize) for flow cytometry with highly effective background removal. While conventional flow cytometry cell wash protocols require pelletizing cells to separate them from supernatant, typically by centrifuging with 300 - 800g for 3 - 5 minutes, Blue®Plate allows an unprecedented trade-off of centrifugation time versus cell retention.

In “High-Speed Mode”, centrifugation time is shortened to <30 seconds while achieving >70% cell retention per wash step.  Cells are not pelletized, subjected to minimal stress, and easily re-suspended. High-Speed Mode is ideal for high-throughput, fully automated screening applications where throughput is critical, cells are abundant and maximum cell retention is not required as well as applications where minimizing cell stress is important.

In “High-Retention Mode”, centrifugation time and g-force are similar to conventional protocols with cell retention per wash step >90%, but easily automated and without requiring tips for removal of supernatant. High-Retention Mode is ideal for applications that require many wash steps and high cell retention % and cells that are more difficult to handle post fixation. In manual workflows, Blue®Plate eliminates the need to manually aspirate supernatant or “flick” plates; in automated workflows Blue®Plate eliminates aspiration tips and optimizing aspiration settings.

Blue®Plate helps prep cells for flow cytometry in a simple 3-Step workflow:

1. Our fully automated Blue®Fuge or a conventional centrifuge deposits cells into Cell®Safe reservoirs at the bottom of Blue®Plate wells.

2. Blue®Washer centrifugally evacuates all of the liquid above the Cell®Safe reservoirs while cells in Cell®Safe reservoirs are safely retained.

3. Blue®Washer dispenser efficiently re-suspends cells from Cell®Safe reservoirs for subsequent washes and adds staining, fixation and permeabilization reagents.

Available for 96well plates, with a 384well version launching in 2024.

Automating Efficient and Gentle Cell Prep with Laminar Wash AUTO1000

Presented by: Richard Desai, Sales Executive, Curiox Biosystems

Curiox Biosystems introduces the Laminar Wash AUTO1000, a revolutionary automation solution designed to seamlessly integrate Laminar Wash technology into your cell preparation workflows. Laminar Wash offers a unique, centrifuge-free washing method that ensures high cell viability and minimizes sample loss. This presentation, targeted towards the Laboratory Robotics Interest Group, will delve into the functionalities of the AUTO1000 and its potential to transform your cell handling. The AUTO1000 simplifies automation of Laminar Wash protocols, enabling researchers to achieve consistent and reproducible cell washing across various downstream applications. We'll showcase the system's compatibility with existing robotic platforms, highlighting its ease of integration and user-friendly interface.

Key features of the AUTO1000 to be discussed include:

-Precise and gentle washing for optimal cell health

-Elimination of centrifugation steps, saving time and minimizing stress on samples

-Flexible protocol design for diverse cell types and assays

This presentation will demonstrate how the Laminar Wash AUTO1000 empowers researchers to achieve efficient, automated cell preparation while maintaining superior cell quality. Join us to explore the future of automated cell handling with Laminar Wash technology.

Rapid and Sensitive Multimodal Detection of Homogeneous Assay Chemistries on the Envision Nexus™

Presented by: Steven J. Orcutt, Field Application Scientist, Revvity

Medium to high throughput screening (HTS) using either in vitro “biochemical” or cell-based potency assay platforms has become integral to the efficient discovery of therapeutics spanning small molecule and larger biologic modalities, including protein, cell, and gene therapies. Achieving optimal parameters of robustness and sensitivity, while minimizing total time to results, is a must to meet accelerated timeline goals for further development and eventual clinical evaluation. The pairing of platform reagents with instrumentation to deliver state of the art sensitivity and speed is key to delivering on these goals. Revvity has recently launched its next generation Nexus™ multimodal plate reader as part of its established Envision line of instrumentation. We will highlight the improved speed and sensitivity of the Envision Nexus™ for luminescence, time-resolved FRET (HTRF® and LANCE®) and amplified luminescent proximity homogenous assays (Alpha) technologies. Most luminescence and fluorescence 384-well plate reads can be completed in under 90 seconds on the Envision Nexus™, including “on the fly” TR-FRET mode allowing for a full 384-well plate read in under 20 seconds. We will detail how these improvements have been realized on the Envision Nexus™ through its complete redesign, including the simplification of loading optical components, “hands off” aperture replacement, and easy to use Kaleido™ software interface.

Advancing Acoustic Ejection Mass Spectrometry: Next-generation platform for high-throughput sample analysis

Presented by: Jacob McCabe, PhD, Sciex

Co-Authors: Xue Jiao Yin, Chiu Cheong Aw, Han Wang, Aaron Stella, Anuja Bhalkikar, Han Joo Lee

The speed of sample analysis has become a key bottleneck in the drug discovery process. Typically, fluorescent labels are added to molecules of interest or potential new drug candidates for detection and quantitation purposes using plate readers that increase the cost per sample to analyze. Alternative approaches to high-throughput (HT) sample analysis implement mass spectrometry, which enables the label-free detection of the analyte via the mass-to-charge ratio. However, traditional LC-MS analysis requires minutes or hours to analyze samples, whereas traditional plate readers can achieve the necessary characterization in seconds.

This presentation describes the use of a Echo® MS+ system with ZenoTOF 7600 system for the analysis of intact protein and small molecules. The Echo ® MS+ system with ZenoTOF 7600 system uses an alternative approach to rapidly analyze molecules and solve some challenges faced by traditional techniques described above. Liquid samples are pipetted into 384- or 1536-well microtiter plates held by the system and acoustic energy is applied to the bottom of the well plate, causing a nanoliter-sized droplet of the sample to be ejected. The Open Port Interface (OPI) is located above the well plate and captures the ejected droplet for dilution and transport by a carrier solvent (~400 µL/min) of the diluted sample to an electrospray ionization source for ionization and delivery of diluted sample ions to a prototype high-resolution mass spectrometer for analysis.

This study explores important parameters (for example, carrier solvent composition, chemical additives and varying matrices) and system modifications that affect data quality of high-resolution AEMS on a high-throughput scale for robust and reliable system performance in biologically relevant buffers. Preliminary data show that implementing a modification to the OPI allows for a greater than 3x increase in the number of plates analyzed without a degradation of peak performance, thus increasing the robustness of the system. The acoustic ejection profiles have been updated to accommodate the versatility of the platform (for example, increasing the number of MRMs per sample). Samples were prepared using various concentrations and buffers with a Beckman Coulter® Biomek i7 liquid handler to create assay-ready plates. The preliminary AEMS data demonstrate the rapid analysis of compounds, as a 384-well plate can be analyzed in 10-30 minutes (1-5 seconds/sample) over a variety of mass spectrometry experiment types.

Crystal Powderdose: A Gravimetric Solid Dispensing Solution with a User-Friendly Touch Interface

Presented by: Susan Nguyen Pham, Senior Automation Chemist, Chemspeed

Powder dispensing automation technology has been increasing in popularity to eliminate tedious and error-prone manual solid sample preparation. Chemspeed’s CRYSTAL POWDERDOSE unit offers an automated solution to gravimetrically dispense the following source to destination locations: one-to-many, many-to-one, or many-to-many. The integrated balance has a resolution of 10 μg, and allows for the dispensing directly in the milligram to gram range into multiple and different well-plates or vials without human interaction. Furthermore, all weights are recorded after dispense, further eliminating errors in manual record-keeping processes. In this talk, we will discuss features of the CRYSTAL POWDERDOSE; in particular, we will discuss the gripper, RFID reader, balance, sizing, sensors, as well as plate variety. We will also overview the UI design, remote control, and data management. We will also present and discuss representative gravimetric dispense data of five (5) powders at 5, 25, and 100 mg with accuracies of >10%, >2%, and >1% respectively, and standard deviations of >0.85 mg.

Scaling Science with Opentrons Flex

Presented by: Meghan Ferzoco, Senior Director of Enterprise Sales, Opentrons

Join us for this Novel Technologies Presentation to learn about the Opentrons Flex, a flexible, benchtop liquid handling platform that can support fully automated workflows up to 96 samples. Some key Flex features include modular 1-, 8- and 96-channel pipettes and labware gripper, on-deck modules, including Temperature Module, Heater-Shaker, Thermocycler and Magnetic Block. Workflows such as NGS library prep, nucleic acid extraction, protein purification and proteomics sample prep can be fully automated on the Opentrons Flex. We’ll present data from NGS library prep, demonstrating seamless automation from biological samples to highly uniform and sequence-ready libraries.

Protocol development and execution on Opentrons Flex is supported by a powerful and open software stack. Protocols can be created by our easy-to-use Protocol Designer GUI interface, or for more sophisticated control, scripted using our powerful Python API. Alternatively, we host an open Protocol Library where users can browse and download verified protocols from Opentrons scientists, community members and reagent providers. In this presentation, we’ll give you an overview of the Opentrons software and a sneak peak of new software features for 2024, including OpentronsAI powered by OpenAI, our generative AI model and interface that allows scientists to generate automated protocol scripts using plain language inputs.

Nucleus FlexPod: Your Go-To Workflow Assistant

Presented by: Fonda Newcomb, Regional Sales Manager, HighRes Biosolutions

As a finalist of this year’s SLAS New Product award, HighRes Biosolutions is proud to present the first manually movable, mobile robotic base, enabling users to integrate existing laboratory devices quickly and easily. The Nucleus FlexPod eliminates manual tasks and expands automation capabilities at a lower cost and barrier to entry. A FlexPod user can efficiently reconfigure devices or move the FlexPod across multiple workstations providing ultimate flexibility for changing needs. Powered by our Cellario software, the FlexPod is a novel approach to benchtop automation solutions combining the throughput capability of a robotic system, the mobility and flexibility of a mobile robot, and the simplicity of a plate loader-type system. 

LIST of 2024 Exhibiting Vendors and HYPERLINKS

Exhibition Floor Layout

Detailed Vendor Information

Advanced Instruments

Advanced Instruments is a global provider of scientific and analytical solutions for the bioprocessing and clinical industries. Since 1955, the company’s innovations have helped organizations improve quality of results, achieve reliable outcomes, and increase workplace productivity. The Artel portfolio includes leading analytical instruments, software and services that validate, automate, and calibrate critical liquid handling processes and instrumentation. The Solentim portfolio delivers best-in-class imaging and single-cell deposition technologies for cell line development workflows. Its OsmoTECH® and OsmoPRO® micro-osmometers support the workflows that labs worldwide rely on for the delivery of accurate and timely results.

Agilent Technologies, Inc

Agilent is a leader in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets. The company provides laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise, enabling customers to gain the insights they seek. Agilent's expertise and trusted collaboration give them the highest confidence in our solutions.

Analytik Jena

Analytik Jena’s liquid handling systems are the perfect solutions for daily pipetting routines. Our benchtop automation devices are used wherever a small and compact pipetting robot is required. The portfolio ranges from dispensers and automatic simultaneous pipettors to laboratory robots. These are tailored to individual applications, throughput, and capacity requirements.

ASKION: Pioneering Precision in Biobanking

At ASKION, we’re dedicated to advancing biobanking excellence. Our HS 200® system ensures reproducible sample preservation, streamlined automation, and modular flexibility. With adherence to medical device standards, ASKION empowers biobanks to safeguard the future of scientific discovery. Join us on this transformative journey!

axiVEND

We offer low volume precision liquid dispensing systems (PreciseDrop II and BioRaptr 2), optimally designed to fill microtiter plates (96, 384, 1536, 3456) as standalone or robot-integrated.  The systems have interchangeable tips to optimize the CV for particular volume ranges, angled tips, and special dispense modes to allow splash-free dispensing into PCR plates. We provide microarray production systems and services (using M2 Automation spotters) and analysis (colorimetric and fluorometric array readers).  We also provide label-free binding affinity measurement systems (iRiS Kinetics) and services. Biological profiling of small molecule binding can be done in a single multiplex label-free experiment.

Azenta

Azenta (Nasdaq: AZTA) is a leading provider of life sciences solutions worldwide, enabling impactful breakthroughs and therapies to market faster. Azenta provides a full suite of reliable cold-chain sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical research and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. Azenta is headquartered in Burlington, MA, with operations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.azenta.com.

Beckman Coulter

The Life Science Automation group in Beckman Coulter is part of the Discovery business unit focused on advancing the work of scientists and researchers in the life sciences field. The Biomek laboratory automation workstation is a recognized leader in liquid handling solutions for sample preparation. Echo Acoustic liquid handling technology revolutionized compound management, screening and genomics applications by using sound energy to enable highly accurate, fully automated, non-contact dispensing of fluids in nL to µL volumes.

Designed for low-, medium-, and high-throughput applications, these systems can be seamlessly integrated with many analysis systems. In addition to increasing throughput, they also improve the accuracy and precision of assays, and ensure high-quality results, freeing scientists to focus on data analysis and decision-making, rather than on performing time-consuming sample preparation tasks.

BioNex Solutions

Please stop by our booth to learn more about BioNex Solutions’ quite novel and flexible Hive automation platform, the TaskCel as well as other automation friendly instruments we have innovated to meet the needs of life science researchers worldwide.

Biosero

Biosero, a member of the BICO group, develops science-centric software and laboratory automation solutions that enable researchers to orchestrate their discoveries at every stage. Biosero’s Green Button Go® Scheduler software and integration services match laboratory automation to science, creating a cohesive technology ecosystem that accelerates operations and increases productivity. Additionally, Green Button Go Orchestrator applications provide an end-to-end laboratory management solution, directing workflows and operations in life science, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and diagnostic research. Biosero is passionate about partnering with organizations dedicated to enhancing life by addressing the world’s most significant needs.

BlueCatBio

The centrifugal Blue®Washer has become the new standard for non-contact media removal.  The Blue®Washer and Blue®WasherXL use centrifugation to remove liquids from 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 384 and 1536w plates, eliminating background and variability from assay data. For cellular assays, Blue®Washer’s reproducible, low residual volumes &lt; 0.3 µl/ well raise z&#39; by 0.1-0.3. For magnetic bead assays such as AMPure® bead clean-up in NGS library preparation, Blue®Washer dramatically reduces run time and tip waste. For flow cytometry and suspension cell assays, our Blue®Plate and Blue®Washer enable fully automated cell washes with minimal cell loss and highly effective background removal.

BMG LABTECH

BMG LABTECH is a German-based company that focuses exclusively on microplate readers and our technological innovations have made us a leader in the field. Our PHERAstar FSX is the gold standard for all HTS and drug discovery applications with unparalleled speed and sensitivity. We can help you get the best possible data in the most challenging assays, such as FP, TR-FRET and NanoBRET.

Cell Signaling Technology

CST is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of LRIG members by providing tailored solutions for drug discovery and development projects. Our commitment to delivering high-quality tools, reagents, and services aligns with the precision and efficiency required in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. LRIG members can rely on CST&#39’s comprehensive portfolio of verified products designed to support research areas such as oncology, immunotherapy, neurodegeneration, and targeted protein degradation. Whether you require off-the-shelf reagents, customized formulations for consistency, or specialized services matched to your research goals, CST is your trusted partner in accelerating drug discovery processes and achieving successful outcomes.

Chemspeed Technologies, Inc.

Rooted in science, Chemspeed’s automation platforms, digital solutions and application expertise are used every day in the top R&D and QC labs across the globe. Chemspeed is the leading provider of high throughput and high output research & development and quality control workflow solutions - from single bench-top / standalone automated workstations to fully automated, integrated, partial / entire product development workflows across the entire range of industries and academia. We are scientists at heart - we know what scientists need and we design our systems with this deep understanding at the core of each project.

Computype

At Computype, it's our mission to change the way the world tracks critical assets while enabling our customers to gain valuable insights by helping identify and prepare labware with cloud-connected tracking services that allow scientists to focus on science. We're honored to be recognized as a global leader in barcoding, labeling, and closed-loop identification solutions for the healthcare industry. From precision barcodes to cryo-resistant labels, to smart print stations, automation, and label lifecycle management software, Computype provides the customized solutions your lab needs to work smarter.

Covaris

Covaris manufactures advanced sample preparation tools based on a unique technology platform. Our goal is to empower customers to make new discoveries, develop new assays and improve bioanalytical results.

Curiox

Curiox Biosystems is committed to enabling accurate biological analysis through automation. Next-generation methods and applications deserve a next-generation approach to preparing samples for analysis. That's why Curiox invented Laminar Wash technology. By focusing on common assay steps where automation is currently underutilized, they've developed innovative technologies that simultaneously improve both workflow productivity and quality. They look forward to ushering in the next generation of innovations.

DCM Bioservices

At DCM BioServices we know that you want to be a leader in laboratory research, testing and manufacturing. In order to do that, you need your work to continue unimpeded, without the headache and stress of unexpected downtime. The problem is you have laboratory equipment that needs to maintenance, repair, set up or more and you're worried about the costs and how long it will take to get back up and running. We believe that your investment in laboratory automation equipment should last and lighten your workload. Come talk to us about how you can eliminate downtime with DCM BioServices.

diaago

diaago is a stocking distributor of laboratory equipment, supplies, consumables, and solutions for diagnostic, academic, and government research. With experience in laboratory operations, manufacturing, international supply chain, and best practices, we provide next-level insight and support. We offer a carefully curated selection of laboratory equipment, consumables, support services, and other resources to the research community. Our focus is on quality and consistency, so you can focus on results. Discovery never rests. Neither do we.

Dynamic Devices

Dynamic Devices is a recognized leader in high-performance automated liquid handling, providing advanced robotic pipetting systems & OEM solutions to the Life & Clinical Sciences for over 20 yrs. Our Lynx® platform with award-winning VP® tech takes the guesswork out of automated liquid handling, enabling direct volumetric measurement and recording of each and every liquid transfer. Fully independent volumes in all 96 or 24 multi-channel heads expands pipetting workflow efficiency by several-fold over traditional tools. Perform normalizations, serial dilutions and other common routines in record time!

Festo

Growing and aging populations, increasing risk of illness and global mobility call for cost-effective healthcare solutions. The demand for suitable preventative healthcare and diagnostic procedures is also on the rise. The LifeTech division at Festo provides forward-looking answers – with innovative solutions for medical technology and laboratory automation. We support manufacturers of laboratory and medical devices with solutions that deliver precise and reproducible results.

FORMULATRIX

FORMULATRIX® collaborates with researchers to simplify the preparation and analysis of proteins and nucleic acids by designing solutions without boundaries and bringing novel cutting-edge technology to the life science industry. We supply software and laboratory automation solutions to the top pharmaceutical companies and leading academic research institutions working in a variety of genomics and proteomics applications. Our team works tirelessly to simplify life science workflows to save you time, money, and resources so you can achieve your next breakthrough. We are committed to researchers, their labs, and to the scientific discoveries that will improve the lives of generations to come.

Frontier Scientific / Specs / eMolecules

Frontier Scientific and Specs Compound Handling, leaders in outsourced compound management are now a part of eMolecules, a leader in compound procurement. We expedite research by reducing R&D operational inefficiencies, empowering scientists to focus on high-value work. For 30+ years our clients have trusted us to optimize the access and management of millions of unique research chemicals. We uniquely offer integrated digital chemical procurement platforms and data services alongside global compound reformatting, storage, management, analytical chemistry, and logistics services. Serving top pharma, biotech companies and renowned academics worldwide, we help boost research productivity and deliver operational excellence.

Future Drop

Founded by the Gyger Family in 2023, Future Drop was created to increase the quality of service and distribution for the ever-growing CERTUS FLEX Customer Base within the United States.  At Future Drop, our mission is dedicated to improving scientific workflows utilizing our unique liquid dispensing platform and we pride ourselves on our meticulous attention to putting our customers first and foremost in addressing their needs.  The company is located in NC and is solely dedicated to the Universe of the CERTUS FLEX Liquid Dispenser within the United States. 

Greiner Bio-One

Greiner Bio-One specializes in the development, production and distribution of high-quality plastic laboratory products and is a leading technology partner to academia, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries. The Bioscience product range provides innovative plastic solutions for high-throughput screening and protein coated cell culture and tissue culture products for diagnostic screening and drug development. These products can be seen in research and academic labs, as well as, General Labware products being available to the healthcare field.

Hamilton Company

Hamilton Company is a global leader in liquid handling and laboratory automation technology, advancing the laboratory analytical sciences through reliability, performance, and flexibility. For more than 70 years, Hamilton has exceeded expectations. Innovation for a Better World!

HighRes Biosolutions

HighRes Biosolutions is the leading global laboratory automation company, empowering scientists to create results by connecting instrumentation, software, and data - from anywhere in the world. Our partners achieve unprecedented levels of productivity while continually adapting to dynamic scientific, technological, and organizational structures.

Hudson Robotics

Hudson Robotics is a leader in microplate automation, laboratory robotics, liquid handling and  customized software-driven laboratory automation solutions for life-science research. The  company provides tools that can be used in areas such as drug discovery, clinical research and  pharmaceutical development, including high throughput screening, proteomics and genomics.

INTEGRA

INTEGRA is a leading provider of high-quality laboratory tools and consumables for liquid handling and media preparation. We are committed to fulfilling the needs of laboratory professionals in research, diagnostics, and quality control within the life sciences industry. INTEGRA’s globally recognized products include our EVOLVE manual pipettes, VIAFLO and VOYAGER electronic pipettes, VIAFLO 96/384, MINI 96, ASSIST and ASSIST PLUS, WELLJET reagent dispensers, PIPETBOY serologic pipettors, VACUSAFE and VACUSIP aspiration systems, DOSE IT peristaltic pumps, and lastly our MEDIACLAVE and MEDIAJET media preparation equipment. Visit www.integra-biosciences.com to see our full line of innovative products.

Integrated Micro-Chromatography Systems, Inc. (IMCS)

Integrated Micro-Chromatography Systems, Inc. (IMCS) is a privately-held biotech company that designs, manufactures, and distributes biological reagents from next-generation recombinant proteins to micro-chromatography consumables. IMCStips® are miniaturized pipette tip-based chromatography tools that utilize patented dispersive solid-phase extraction (dSPE) technology to purify proteins and antibodies, as part of drug discovery from validation to development, screening, and manufacturing. IMCStips® are available in various tip/resin configurations, making them ideal for various applications. IMCS provides methods for automating manual sample preparation, allowing scientists to focus on data analysis and experimental designs.

JG Finneran

JG Finneran, a leading USA manufacturer, together with Kbiosystems and Porvair Sciences, offer over 40 years of experience in manufacturing, designing, and engineering sample prep consumables and equipment.  Our robust product range includes blowdown evaporators, plate sealers, colony pickers, plate handlers, barcode applicators, microplates and related accessories, including sealing films and cap mats. Offering OEM customer platforms, custom designs, as well as installation.

Matrix Fluidix

At Matrix Fluidix, our mission is to provide laboratories with dynamic reagent dispensers and liquid handling solutions in a supportive environment to enable them to achieve their research goals. We combine best-in-class equipment with exceptional customer service, product knowledge, and support, helping our users to accomplish more while wasting less. Stop by to see the CERTUS FLEX, meet our team, and learn about our world class Matrix 360 Support.

METTLER TOLEDO

METTLER TOLEDO is a leading global manufacturer of precision instruments. The Company is the world’s largest manufacturer and marketer of weighing instruments for use in laboratory, industrial and food retailing applications. The Company also holds top-three market positions in several related analytical instruments markets and is a leading provider of automated chemistry systems used in drug and chemical compound discovery and development. Additional information about METTLER TOLEDO can be found at www.mt.com/lab.

Next Advance, Inc.

Need a quick easy way to check the accuracy of your robots? Next Advance, a leading provider of laboratory instruments for the life sciences, has just launched Checkit® Go, a convenient, easy-to-use disposable cartridge that instantly measures the accuracy of automatic liquid handlers. Game-changing technology gets the job done in seconds! Checkit Go fits standard 96 well plate stations and is compatible with all makes of multi-channel pipettes. No additional equipment or training is required. Checkit Recorder analyzes and archives volume data to reduce human error and streamline reporting.

Omega Bio-tek

Omega Bio-tek, founded in 1998, is an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certified, industry-leading manufacturer of DNA/RNA purification kits for clinical, biotechnology, and genomics research. With a diversified product portfolio for low-throughput to high-throughput purification, Omega Bio-tek kits purify high-quality nucleic acids from a wide variety of samples. Omega Bio-tek’s products and services are used in thousands of universities and research institutes in over 100 countries worldwide.

Omni International

Wish you could walk away from sample prep? Now you can. Omni International, the global leader in high-throughput automation, is showcasing the only all-in-one, fully automated homogenizer workstation: the LH96. Reduce your lab’s high-throughput workload by 50% while improving efficiency, reproducibility, and the quality of your samples. Process up to 96 samples simultaneously, obtain more reliable and consistent results, and reduce the time and effort you spend on sample processing. Come to our table and see how the LH truly enables “walk away sample prep” by combining automated homogenization, liquid handling, and well plate reformatting.

Opentrons

We make robots for biologists. Our mission is to provide the scientific community with a common platform to easily share protocols and reproduce each other’s results. Our robots automate experiments that would otherwise be done by hand, allowing our community to spend more time pursuing answers to some of the 21st century’s most important questions.

PH Life Sciences, LLC

Contained Air Solutions (CAS) is a global leading manufacturer of standard and custom microbiological safety containment cabinets and enclosures. We contain custom automation platforms ranging from automated liquid handling instruments to fully automated systems. We supply to the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, University, Health Care, Government, and Industrial R&D markets. PH Life Sciences, LLC is the exclusive agent for sales and service for all CAS containment solutions for the North American market.

Revvity

Revvity is a global life science organization dedicated to providing resources to support discovery and development in the life sciences. A particular focus for this meeting will be to present information on how our cell counting and image cytometry solutions can be integrated into robotic work cells to support higher throughput development efforts.

Sciex

Advances in human wellness depend on the power of precise science. SCIEX empowers our customers to solve the most impactful analytical challenges in quantitation and characterization. With groundbreaking innovation and outstanding reliability and support, SCIEX has been at the forefront of the field for over 50 years. Since the launch of the first-ever commercially successful triple quadrupole in 1981, we continue to develop technologies and solutions that influence life-changing research and outcomes. That’s why thousands of life science experts around the world choose SCIEX to get the answers they can trust. SCIEX is proud to be part of Danaher.

Scinomix

Scinomix is a leading provider of laboratory automation solutions and laboratory consumables. Our 20+ years of experience in cell biology and liquid handling allows us to deliver benchtop automation solutions that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and productivity in your lab. We continue innovating to automate the handling, sorting, and labeling of tubes, vials, and plates, in addition to liquid dispensing and aliquoting for many life science applications. Scinomix’s priority is delivering cutting-edge equipment backed by excellent customer service.

SPT Labtech

SPT Labtech’s unique portfolio of automated sample management, liquid handling, and sample preparation solutions are designed for discovery. Through collaboration, deep application knowledge, and leading engineering, we enable drug discovery scientists to accelerate research through improved workflow efficiency,  assay volumes and reduced costs. Let’s make a difference together, come and see our range of sample management, Cryo EM, genomics, assay development and drug discovery screening solutions.

Tecan

Tecan is a leading global provider of automated liquid handlers and microplate readers & washers. Our systems help people working in clinical diagnostics, basic & translational research, and drug discovery bring their science to life. In under four decades Tecan has grown from a Swiss family business to a brand that is well established on the global stage of life sciences. From pioneering days on a farm to the leading role our business assumes today – empowering research, diagnostics and many applied markets around the world.

Tek-Matic

We are the authorized distributor for Inheco, Dynamic Devices LM700, and PAA, empowering researchers with flexible and affordable automation solutions. Additionally, we offer versatile instrument pods that house and connect your instruments. Choose from individual components, docking pods, or complete systems. Enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and accelerate discoveries with Tek-Matic.

Testo North America

Testo has been a global leader in the creation of measurement technology for over 65 years. Today, Testo offers a cutting-edge continuous monitoring system which helps streamline the monitoring of different laboratory parameters to help meet GxP compliance, provide alerts, and create real time visibility across the entire facility.

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Genetic Analysis

The Applied Biosystems QuantStudio Absolute Q AutoRun Digital PCR (dPCR) Suite is an integrated system solution that scales precise nucleic acid quantification while keeping it simple. Designed to allow flexibility in order to support efficient, multi-user workflows, the intelligent automation of the AutoRun dPCR Suite offers a streamlined and scalable walk-away dPCR workflow. Visit our booth to learn more.

Thomas Scientific

For over 120 years, Thomas Scientific has provided the latest in equipment and supplies to the science community. Thomas Scientific provides individualized customer service, innovative scientific equipment, and a comprehensive portfolio offering a wide selection of product listings at a great deal. More than just a distributor, our experts serve as active consultants for complex scientific workflows. We offer an array of service solutions, including Thomas Inventory Management Solutions (custom VMI solutions), equipment financing, and more. Thomas Scientific is committed to offering quality laboratory products while catering to the unique needs of the individual customer.

Titian Software

Titian Software is the industry leader in providing sample management software for life science applications. Trusted by pharma, biotech, and CRO institutions worldwide, Titian offers software products and consultancy services that improve the supply of samples - small molecules, reagents, DNA, proteins, antibodies, cell lines, blood, serum, tissues - to vital research processes. Titian’s sample management software, Mosaic, improves throughput, response times, cost efficiencies, error rates, and sample conservation, laying the foundation for discovery and laboratory optimization initiatives.

Waters Corporation

Discover lab automation within reach! Andrew+ pipetting robot offers fully automated liquid handling using electronic pipettes and labware holders called Dominos. By adding Device+, our ever-expanding portfolio of connected devices and tools for processes such as heating, shaking or labware transportation, Andrew+ evolves into a full walk-away automation solution. Creating the connected laboratory, Andrew+ is part of the OneLab ecosystem, executing laboratory protocols designed in OneLab. This flexible architecture enables you to effortlessly transition from laborious manual pipetting procedures to error-free, fully-robotized lab workflows – without any knowledge of programming, laboratory robotics or automation engineering.