A view from down under
1980
Laboratory Automation in the Far East
publication
Author Information
Author(s): F.L. Mitchell
Conclusion
Laboratory automation in the Far East varies significantly by country, influenced by economic and social factors.
Supporting Evidence
- Countries in the Far East have varying levels of economic development affecting their laboratory automation.
- China has a large population but minimal use of Western technology due to abundant labor.
- Japan is rapidly growing its local production of automatic systems.
- India's chemical instrument industry focuses on small, low-cost instruments.
- Nepal is expanding its laboratory facilities with inexpensive, easy-to-use instruments.
Takeaway
Different countries in the Far East have unique needs for laboratory automation, with some using simple machines and others developing advanced technology.
Limitations
The study does not provide specific data on the effectiveness of automation in each country.
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