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Automation now eases manual processes in so many aspects of society, from smart home switches to manufacturing lines. It’s also helping those working in molecular biology, biotech and pharmaceuticals to find new efficiencies and cost savings. So why consider an upgrade from manual pipetting in your lab?

The pressure on clinical laboratories has increased significantly in recent years and the need for fast, accurate and thorough data is reaching unprecedented levels. COVID-19 has put an intense spotlight on automated liquid handling systems in particular, and with worldwide reliance and investment in PCR testing capabilities, this insatiable demand for rapid testing is unlikely to dissipate soon.

But this is by no means the only factor contributing to the industry’s impressive g

The global COVID-19 pandemic has spurred on a new demand for diagnostic equipment and products in the race to minimise spread. Airports, workplaces, border checkpoints, hospitals and countless other facilities - they’ve all needed accurate qPCR testing capabilities.

A real-time PCR cycler can be a significant investment for a lab, and if you’re responsible for the purchase decision you’ll want to do your due diligence and make a future-proof choice. So where do you begin your search?

As the world opens up over the coming months and years, there will be countless plane journeys to see loved ones, meet new family members and travel for work and leisure. Many of these travellers will first need to provide evidence of a negative PCR test to show they pose a minimal COVID-19 transmission risk. Time is proving of the essence for testing.

With reports of multi-hour queues at airports from