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Waters Tools- a quick brief:
- Creating the connected laboratory, Andrew+ is part of the OneLab ecosystem, executing laboratory protocols designed in OneLab.
- This flexible architecture enables you to effortlessly transition from laborious manual pipetting procedures to error-free, fully-robotized lab engineering.
The Future of Advanced Research and Laboratory Solutions
The research field has evolved in recent years with the advancement of technologies in automation. The demand for precision, reproducibility, and efficiency in laboratory procedures has never been greater.
Advancements across the biology and chemistry fields have been met with the greater need for advanced tools laboratory solutions.
What are the challenges facing modern laboratories?
Most modern laboratories face similar problems, issues such as handling large amounts of complex data, staff fatigue and the increased need for complex protocols.
While some laboratory environments still rely heavily on manual methods, which are often filled with human errors, more and more labs are moving away from manual in place of automation.
Top #3 issues facing modern labs:
- Staff fatigue through manual pipetting
- Data management
- Reliability of results
We are in a scientific era which places precision and integrity as non-negotiable, the need for reliable automation solutions that can deliver consistent, high-quality results has never been more crucial.
Your Laboratory’s Most Valuable Partner
The Andrew+ pipetting robot offers fully automated liquid handling using electronic pipettes and labware holders called Dominos. By integrating state-of-the-art technology, the robotic system provides researchers with tools that automate and streamline repetitive laboratory tasks.
Andrew+ Pipetting Robot – Precision through Automation
Pipetting remains an integral task in most laboratories, and it’s usually done manually, pipetting is often laden with errors due to human fatigue and inconsistencies in workflows and measurement. The Andrew+ robot is a fully automated solution that allows for precise pipetting and provides a fully integrated solution for your laboratory.
The system itself is built with advanced algorithms and a seamless interface, the Andrew+ robot can manage complex pipetting protocols with ease.
OneLab – Design & Execute Laboratory Protocols
Define your laboratory protocol in OneLab through an intuitive graphical drag-and-drop design interface. For example, to perform a liquid handling operation, add the required consumables and samples on the virtual bench, and then drag the pipette from the source to the destination as you would on a real bench.
With OneLab you will be able to add heating, shaking or centrifugation steps from any computer or tablet you may have at hand.
Pipette+ – Smart Electronic Pipettes
Pipette+ comprises smart electronic pipettes connected via Bluetooth to a charging stand, and a full computer inside the charging stand that is connected in its turn with OneLab.
At each protocol step during experiment execution, Pipette+ processes the OneLab instructions, setting the required parameters on the pipettes to be used and removing the need of manipulating the pipettes settings (especially difficult with gloves and inside hoods).
For example, OneLab sets the aspiration volumes, dispensing volumes, mixing volumes and tip ejection for you – as and when required.
How can Waters Tools improve my labs data integrity?
The laboratory tools and software created by Waters has revolutionized many laboratories who have made the move to automation. One of the defining features is the improved data management within labs, leading to increased integrity and efficiency within research results.
Waters tools are designed with a keen focus on enhancing reproducibility. The pipettes are automatically paired with OneLab via a special adapter on the rack to which they are mounted, and this process does not require any user intervention at all.
Specifically optimized for Andrew+, various applications and methods guarantee the delivery of better pipetting accuracy and improved reproducibility.
What does the future hold for laboratories?
As we continue into the ever changing and evolving scientific research field, the need for reliable and efficient technology will only increase. Having an automated system within your laboratory will become commonplace. Waters’ commitment to innovation ensures that its products are not only effective today but also ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Scientific research relies heavily on precision and reproductivity, Waters is trusted within this field for providing scientific excellence. They provide advanced automation tools and software solutions that transform laboratories. This empowers researchers to overcome the limitations of manual processes and achieve greater consistency in their work.
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