Science Trivia

From Lab Bench to AI: How Laboratory Technology Has Changed in 20 Years

A laboratory in the mid-2000s could already be highly sophisticated, but its information technology often felt surprisingly disconnected. An instrument generated a result, a scientist copied or exported it, a spreadsheet helped organize it, and a paper notebook preserved the story.

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What Is a Smart Laboratory?

A smart laboratory is a laboratory that connects people, instruments, software, automation, and data into a more coordinated scientific workflow. Instead of treating each instrument or experiment as a separate activity, a smart lab uses digital systems to capture information, automate repetitive work, monitor equipment, and help scientists make better decisions.

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