LabTIE Lab Dispensing Blog

Practical articles and guides on faster laboratory sample preparation with LabTIE powder, bead and seed dispensers.

HomogenizationTissueLyser Alternative: What to Look for in a Bead Mill HomogenizerQiagen TissueLyser has been a reference instrument in molecular biology labs for over two decades. If you are evaluating alternatives, the realistic q…19 August 2026

Powder DispensingPowder Dispensing Systems Compared: Manual vs Automated for Drug Discovery LabsChoosing a powder dispensing system for a drug discovery lab is rarely straightforward. The decision depends on throughput requirements, compound prop…19 August 2026

Bead BeatingBead Beater Protocol Guide: How to Get Consistent Cell Lysis Every TimeA bead beater handles the samples that other lysis methods give up on. Whether disrupting bacteria for protein extraction, lysing yeast for RNA…19 August 2026

DNA ExtractionOptimising DNA Extraction Workflows: From Sample Prep to High-Throughput 96-Well DispensingDNA extraction sits at the foundation of modern molecular biology. Whether you are sequencing plant accessions, genotyping livestock, or running pharm…18 August 2026

Sample PrepThe slow part of sample prep is filling the plate. Here is how to speed it up.Loading powder, beads or seeds into every well by hand can take a morning. Three manual LabTIE dispensers fill a full plate in one move, in seconds17 August 2026

Powder DispensingPowder Dispensing for Wells and Tubes: When Manual Beats AutomationManual powder dispensers hold their own against automated systems for most research labs. Here’s how to tell which approach actually fits your…25 July 2026

GuidesHow to Choose the Right Mesh Plate for Your LabTIE DispenserThe mesh plate is what actually determines what your LabTIE dispenser can dose, so getting it right is the single most important configuration decisio…24 July 2026

Seed DispensingManual vs. Automated Seed Dispensers: Which Fits Your Lab?Comparing manual and automated seed dispensing systems for plant breeding, seed banks and Arabidopsis research: throughput, cost and when each makes…24 July 2026

Bead DispensingTop 5 Bead Dispensers for Lab Sample Prep in 2026A practical comparison of the top manual and semi-automated bead dispensers for 96-well plates, vials and tubes: what to look for and which setup fit…24 July 2026