Automation – News and Features

Oregon State University researchers have pioneered a 3D printing method for liquid crystalline elastomers, enabling shape-changing materials with diverse applications. These soft actuators can crawl, fold and snap.

Researchers have developed programmable DNA nanostructures using DNA origami. These customizable nanobots have vast applications, from targeted drug delivery and adaptive materials to energy-efficient optical systems.

A tiny, four-fingered “hand” folded from a single piece of DNA can pick up the virus that causes COVID-19 for highly sensitive rapid detection and can even block viral particles from entering cells to infect them.

Scientists set a record for ion speed using nanoscopic ion channels lined with hydrophilic molecules. This accelerates mixed organic ion-electronic conductors, enhancing applications like battery charging, biosensing and neuromorphic computing.

This article takes an analytical approach to the various CSA claims to determine if CSA used in regulated pharmaceutical laboratories can be the perfect solution or is a confidence trick.

Scientists have developed a novel approach to better understand and predict the behaviors of water-responsive materials.

In this interview, Simon Wieninger discusses the critical role digital tools play in improving bioprocessing efficiency, how cloud technologies and data harmonization can overcome key challenges and the importance of maintaining robust data security.

Researchers developed a new solvent-free polymer for digital light processing (DLP) 3D printing, eliminating shrinkage issues and enhancing mechanical properties. This innovation aims to create biodegradable medical implants.

We reached out to start-ups at ELRIG Drug Discovery 2024 to see how AI and bioengineering can be applied in biotech and drug discovery.

This article discusses the roadblocks preventing labs from utilizing transformative technologies and evaluates how digitization and automation will continue to shape the research landscape.