Even though the exploration and analysis of large data sets can be challenging, the active use of visualization techniques can provide a powerful way of identifying important structures and patterns very quickly.

This guide will take a look at the evolution of three main areas of microplate technology–instrumentation, applications and the plates themselves.

Take a look around your laboratory. Now imagine it without any automated equipment. What would your productivity be like in a facility where all the work was done manually, without the benefits of any automation?

Two different laboratory software projects illustrate the tasks and issues involved in "going paperless."

Microtiter plates have become common labware in life science and medicine. Automated systems employing microplates in biological and chemical assays may consist of liquid dispensers, plate washers, mixers, readers, sealers, labelers, shakers, incubators and storage.

Reaping the integration benefits of enterprise-level laboratory information management systems.

LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) products have been around for decades. Like most products, they began with someone writing software to meet a company’s specific needs.