Lab Automation Trends: AI, Digitization, and Connected Labs
Lab Automation Trends: AI, Digitization, and Connected Labs
Publish Date: 2026-04-08 08:02:00
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Today, a lack of resources and mounting pressure to increase efficiency while reducing costs have seen laboratories under more strain than ever before. Automation and AI have the potential to transform laboratories, helping teams to scale efficiently, make more informed decisions, and freeing scientists from the burden of repetitive tasks.
At analytica 2026, the topics of digitalization, AI, and lab automation were recurring themes across the five exhibition halls. The take-home message: the digital transformation of the laboratory is in full swing, but still far from complete.
In this interview, Gregory McVay, group vice president and chief customer officer at Danaher Life Sciences, explains how automation and AI can enhance laboratory workflows. McVay also discusses the need for connected instruments, automation, and software to deliver AI-ready automated workflows.
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