Guides
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Powder Dispensing Systems Compared: Manual vs Automated for Drug Discovery Labs
Choosing between manual and automated powder dispensing comes down to three variables: weekly throughput, the physical…
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Bead Beater Protocol Guide: Bead Size, Speed, and Cell Lysis by Sample Type
Bead beating is a mechanical cell disruption method that forces small beads against biological samples at…
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Optimising DNA Extraction Workflows: From Sample Prep to High-Throughput 96-Well Dispensing
DNA extraction sits at the foundation of modern molecular biology. Whether you are sequencing plant accessions,…
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The 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…
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Powder Dispensing for Wells and Tubes: When Manual Beats Automation
Manual powder dispensers hold their own against automated systems for most research labs. Here’s how to…
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How to Choose the Right Mesh Plate for Your LabTIE Dispenser
The mesh plate is what actually determines what your LabTIE dispenser can dose, so getting it…
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Manual vs. Automated Seed Dispensers: Which Fits Your Lab?
Comparing manual and automated seed dispensing systems for plant breeding, seed banks and Arabidopsis research: throughput,…
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Top 5 Bead Dispensers for Lab Sample Prep in 2026
A practical comparison of the top manual and semi-automated bead dispensers for 96-well plates, vials and…