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Fascinating advancements in laboratory robotics are producing a wealth of benefits, including the refinement of instruments, software and methodologies used in the lab, while simultaneously encouraging growth in the academic community surrounding the research and development of the laboratory automation equipment needed to make such strides. Furthermore, the assays, instrumentation and data analysis tools used in clinical diagnostics, imaging, micro array equipment, genotyping, high throughput screening and proteomics have benefited greatly from that attention and the developments in relevant Laboratory Technology. A big part of this is because there’s been a reduction in the cost of both the equipment and professional training required to implement cutting-edge technology in new fields and industries. Simultaneously, the investment needed for smaller labs to invest in such things has been greatly reduced. With each year we’re seeing the equipment we need most grow smaller and more efficient, while the suppliers and developers of that technology diversify and specialize their manufacturing focus in order to match a broader variety of demands. With that increase in specialized practices and the continual shift of corporate interests continuing to play strong roles in dictating what laboratory automation processes that research and development centers pursue, it should be no surprise that we’re witnessing an incredible amount of diversification take place. This diversification of laboratory technology, its uses and the variety of new applications researchers are discovering, is opening up fascinating possibilities. At a reduced investment cost, laboratory automation can now be implemented in a considerably shortened amount of time. The technology itself, (laboratory-specific micro array equipment, high-throughput screening processes, etc) while originally conceived without cross-field applications in mind, continues to be implemented in stressful new situations that encourage the development of new processes and equipment. As the competitive race to explore profitable new ventures drives this work, we’re faced with a diversified field that produces multiple, effective versions of similar patented processes and equipment. This competition has produced an emphasis on reliable and efficient laboratory technology that not only eliminates old inefficiencies and redundancies, but also challenges the status quo. Most importantly, we’re witnessing the genesis of societies and organizations who lead this work. The need to stay ahead of the competition, to stay current with relevant laboratory technology and automation equipment has pushed disparate fields of study to work together to advance laboratory automation processes. These scientists, engineers, researchers and technologists, who in the past shared little but an academic background, are now finding success through sharing a platform that unites their interests. Source: http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Applications-in-Diverse-Fields-Are-Refining-Laboratory-Automation-Research-and-Development&id=8116423#/rpc/article/helpful/form.json?callback=setupHelpfulForm
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