6 Reasons To Automate Your Sample Preparation Workflows

The surge in sample volume since 2020 has underscored the critical need for automated sample preparation. As laboratories grappled with exponentially increasing workloads and persistent labor shortages, the demand for automated solutions capable of handling nucleic acid extraction, immunoprecipitation, sample transfer, and cell isolation intensified. To address diverse throughput requirements, a range of automated systems emerged, from small-scale to high-capacity platforms.

High-throughput molecular biology workflows, essential for advancing diagnostic research and therapeutics, rely on efficient sample management and preparation. The expansion of molecular testing programs, particularly for respiratory diseases like SARS-CoV-2, has exacerbated the challenge. Traditionally manual processes placed a heavy burden on skilled labor, hindering speed, reproducibility, and efficiency. However, the growing labor shortage in biotechnology has made automation indispensable for maintaining productivity and quality in modern laboratories.

Access this article to learn more about the compelling reasons to automate sample preparation workflows.