n6 Launches icon16™, Expanding AutoNorm™ Adaptive Amplification to Lower-Throughput NGS Workflows
March 29, 2026
The AutoNorm™ adaptive amplification technology transforming library preparation at leading genomics cores is now available in a 16-well format, purpose-built for labs running smaller sequencing batches and who refuse to compromise on data quality. PLEASANTON, Calif. -- In 2024, n6 introduced icon96™, redefining expectations for PCR amplification in NGS library preparation. By monitoring each well in real [...]
Fast and complex biological dynamics resolved in 3D with standard sample carriers
March 29, 2026
Leica Microsystems launches the Viventis SCAPE light sheet microscope Wetzlar, Germany – Leica Microsystems, a Danaher company and a leading provider of microscopy and scientific solutions, has launched the Viventis SCAPE light sheet microscope. Viventis SCAPE enables fast 3D light sheet imaging while using standard sample carriers. The patented SCAPE technology is designed for fast [...]
X-Rite Pantone Color Academy Grand Opening in Shanghai
March 27, 2026
On March 27, 2026, X-Rite Pantone, the global authority in color standards and color science, held the opening ceremony of its Color Academy in Shanghai, marking the official launch of X-Rite Pantone's strategic initiative in color education. The academy will offer systematic and standardized color courses and solutions for industries including printing, textiles, automotive, and plastics, [...]
March 26, 2026
Cuts in-tool flow cell unit volume by ~60% and expands chemical compatibility with ~3x wider wavelength coverage CS-900F Fiber-Optic Type Non-Contact Chemical Concentration Monitor (Left: Main Unit / Right: Cell Unit) HORIBA Advanced Techno Co., Ltd. today announced the launch of the CS-900F, a chemical concentration monitor designed for wet process chemicals used in semiconductor [...]
ZEISS launches new microscopy training program featuring VR technology
March 26, 2026
VR-based training kit designed for seamless implementation across institutions Through VR, participants explore system components, design experiments, troubleshoot workflows, and test their knowledge in a risk-free environment. Interactive e-learning modules provide step-by-step tutorials, quizzes, and video demonstrations to reinforce key concepts and ensure knowledge retention. Participants engage in hands-on training with the latest ZEISS microscopes, [...]
March 26, 2026
Flagship challenge will award an in situ multiomic study on G4X up to 1,000 samples, opening the door to larger cohort-based spatial research in oncology and translational science SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Singular Genomics today announced the launch of the G4X™ Spatial Research Challenge, a new program built around a 1,000-sample spatial multiomics award. Designed to spotlight a new scale of [...]
March 25, 2026
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. — Grenova today announced the appointment of Ted Hull as Chief Executive Officer. Hull will lead Grenova and its automation divisions, Peak Robotics and Peak Analysis & Automation (PAA), guiding the organization through its next phase of growth as a global platform delivering automation-ready solutions to laboratories world-wide. Grenova and its division partners [...]
March 25, 2026
The global initiative aims to profile up to 100,000 patient specimens to scale M-Optimus, the world model of biology, representing a ~20x increase in scale over existing data available in the world today The Launch of STELA: Bioptimus is establishing the largest clinically linked multimodal atlas, starting in oncology and immunology tissue, designed to generate harmonized [...]
March 25, 2026
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- StarLIMS has agreed to acquire the MODA® Platform, a trusted solution for manufacturing quality assurance and control in regulated environments. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. StarLIMS is a leading provider of enterprise laboratory informatics software. The acquisition of the MODA® Platform from Lonza, one of [...]
MGI Tech Brings High-Throughput T7+ Sequencer to European Market at Analytica 2026 Debut
March 25, 2026
MUNICH -- MGI Tech Co., Ltd. (MGI), a company dedicated to developing core tools and technologies that drive innovation in life sciences, is showcasing cutting-edge automation and sequencing technologies at the Analytica 2026 in Munich, Germany. Making its first appearance at the trade fair, MGI is featuring advanced sequencing and automation platforms, including the new [...]

