Homogenizers are used to blend chemical and biological samples such as plants, tissue, food, and soil

Microwave digestion is an efficient method used to break down samples for elemental analysis

Mills and grinders use mechanical force to break down samples into small particles for further analysis

Sample preparation methods for applications such as chromatography require single-use  consumables like filters and syringes

Centrifuges are a staple for sample preparation in any lab.

Carl Wittwer, PhD, talks to contributing editor Tanuja Koppal, PhD, about polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Autosamplers are commonly coupled to analytical devices to quickly and accurately load samples for analysis. Austosamplers can be equipped to perform simple liquid, solid, headspace, or solid phase microextraction (SPME) injections.

Automated benchtop instruments often extend a lab‘s capacity by performing routine tasks while freeing their operators to focus on other elements of their research.

Laboratory and instrument monitoring solutions have evolved well beyond simple alarms

Microplate automation can greatly increase throughput while reducing human error often introduced by manually transferring microplates.