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Voices from the floor
November 1, 2026
CBA’s Tim Doggett explains what brings him back to the Lab Innovations show as a speaker and exhibitor. As professionals come together at […]
When imperfect images become the perfect choice
November 1, 2026
Blur need no longer be a dead end. From GANscan and Blurryscope to his latest system, SCANIMUS, Michael Fanous explores how controlled motion […]
Sheffield spinout raises £3m to tackle complex biologics manufacturing
October 31, 2026
University of Sheffield spinout Silvia Bio has raised £3m in seed funding to scale a technology designed to improve the reliability and yield […]
European campaign spotlights four rising stars in lab medicine
October 31, 2026
Four young scientists from across Europe are being recognised for work spanning diagnostic innovation, patient safety and access to healthcare as the European […]
Dubai summit to showcase 100 academic innovations with commercial potential
October 31, 2026
Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity will showcase 100 academic research projects from more than 120 countries at its annual summit from […]
Liebherr to present its latest lab and healthcare refrigeration solutions at Lab Innovations 2026
October 26, 2026
Liebherr, specialists in commercial cooling and freezing, will be showcasing its leading appliances for laboratories and healthcare at this year’s Lab Innovations (4-5 […]
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Sheffield spinout raises £3m to tackle complex biologics manufacturing
October 31, 2026
University of Sheffield spinout Silvia Bio has raised £3m in seed funding to scale a technology designed to improve the reliability and yield of biopharmaceutical manufacturing, as increasingly complex medicines place greater demands on the cells used to produce them. The round was led by Northern Gritstone, with participation from the Parkwalk Northern Universities Venture […]
European campaign spotlights four rising stars in lab medicine
October 31, 2026
Four young scientists from across Europe are being recognised for work spanning diagnostic innovation, patient safety and access to healthcare as the European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (EFLM) marks European Laboratory Day on 5 November. The four professionals, from Ireland, Türkiye, Italy and the Republic of Moldova, were selected from 50 applications […]
Dubai summit to showcase 100 academic innovations with commercial potential
October 31, 2026
Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity will showcase 100 academic research projects from more than 120 countries at its annual summit from 18 to 21 November, as the UAE programme seeks to strengthen links between universities, industry and investors. The projects were selected from thousands of applications submitted by researchers at more than 1,000 […]
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Voices from the floor
November 1, 2026
CBA’s Tim Doggett explains what brings him back to the Lab Innovations show as a speaker and exhibitor. As professionals come together at Lab Innovations to explore the technologies, ideas and developments shaping the future of science, it is also an opportunity to consider some of the less visible foundations that make research and innovation […]
When imperfect images become the perfect choice
November 1, 2026
Blur need no longer be a dead end. From GANscan and Blurryscope to his latest system, SCANIMUS, Michael Fanous explores how controlled motion could make microscopy more accessible without compromising the evidence. I believe the microscope is among our most underestimated engineering achievements. Coupled with motorised control, continuous scanning and taskspecific AI (and, eventually, models […]
Building the UK’s life science ecosystem
October 26, 2026
The UK is rich in scientific discovery, but turning breakthroughs into scalable companies remains a challenge. Katy Linkens speaks to Professor Kay Davies about capital, talent, innovation ecosystems, and why community may be just as important as investment. There is no doubt the UK has ample scientific discovery, innovation and talent. The bigger challenge is […]
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Liebherr to present its latest lab and healthcare refrigeration solutions at Lab Innovations 2026
October 26, 2026
Liebherr, specialists in commercial cooling and freezing, will be showcasing its leading appliances for laboratories and healthcare at this year’s Lab Innovations (4-5 November) at the NEC Birmingham (Stand K70). Under the theme ‘confidence from every angle’, Liebherr will be presenting its portfolio of laboratory and healthcare refrigeration solutions, designed to support dependable temperature performance […]
A faster, cleaner alternative to conventional laboratory ovens and furnaces
September 2, 2026
Conventional ovens and muffle furnaces remain essential laboratory tools for ashing, loss on ignition, residue on ignition and fusion, but these methods can be slow, labour-intensive and dependent on manual handling, with potential exposure to unpleasant or hazardous vapours. Microwave-enhanced furnace technology provides a faster, cleaner alternative. The Milestone PYRO ashing system from Analytix supports […]
Nearly 300 lab equipment lots from former Haleon site go under the hammer
August 8, 2026
A total of 273 lots of laboratory and pilot manufacturing equipment from the former Haleon (GSK) Toothpaste Factory in Maidenhead goes under the hammer this month. Auctioneer BTG Eddisons is handling the online sale which is due to end on 20 August at 1pm. Viewing is available by appointment at the factory site in Norreys […]
