Laboratory automation at Schering-Plough increased productivity today and foundation for the future
1995
Laboratory Automation at Schering-Plough
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Francis H. Zenie
Primary Institution: Zymark Corporation
Hypothesis
How can laboratory automation improve productivity in pharmaceutical research?
Conclusion
Laboratory automation has significantly increased productivity and efficiency in Schering-Plough's analytical and quality control processes.
Supporting Evidence
- Schering-Plough adopted laboratory robotics technology early, starting in 1983.
- Automation has allowed Schering-Plough to increase analytical capacity while maintaining a limited staff.
- Laboratory automation has been shown to improve productivity by allowing more samples to be processed in less time.
Takeaway
Using robots and automation in labs helps scientists do their work faster and better, which is important for making new medicines.
Methodology
The study describes the implementation and evolution of laboratory automation technologies at Schering-Plough over a decade.
Limitations
The study does not provide specific quantitative data on productivity improvements or detailed comparisons with non-automated processes.
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