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10 Lab Automation Challenges

An overview of major issues faced when automating a lab, and how to solve them

Written byEppendorf
| 1 min read

Automating your lab can bring numerous benefits when done correctly, but it can be challenging without a proper plan. However, carefully considering what you hope to achieve with automation as well as choosing the right vendor(s) to partner with will help ensure success. Here, we highlight 10 common challenges labs face in automating their labs and some solutions.

In the infographic, you will learn about the challenges of lab automation and how to solve them.

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