Laboratory automation: a challenge for the 1990s
1994
Laboratory Automation: A Challenge for the 1990s
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Author Information
Author(s): Claude Mordini
Primary Institution: Rhône-Poulenc, S.A.
Hypothesis
How can we go quicker in experimentation and acquire more knowledge while spending less money?
Conclusion
Laboratory automation is a fruitful approach to control competition and an unstable economic environment.
Supporting Evidence
- The study reported a 50% increase in internal capacity for residue analysis with a payback period of 30 months.
- The AT LINE approach developed by the author's company aims to guarantee quality and increase productivity.
- Automation in chemical synthesis allows for a broader screening of reagents and catalysts.
Takeaway
This study talks about how using robots and automation in labs can help scientists work faster and better while saving money.
Methodology
The study involved the analysis of pesticide residues in plants and soils using a system developed with three robots for chromatographic analysis.
Limitations
The benefits of laboratory automation are difficult to measure due to the lack of reliable detectors.
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