Automation techniques in the lab have a significant amount of untapped potential to speed up the discovery process. They offer a better level of efficiency and throughput for time-consuming screening procedures and reduce the number of manual stages, which increase the risk of human error. The optimisation of chemical reactions is one area that can benefit from the automation of repetitive activities, for example.

How accurate is reagent dispensing system? is this month's cover story, contributed by Testa Analytical Solutions.

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