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New Matter: Inside the Minds of SLAS Scientists
eviDense UV Photometer by Beckman Coulter Life Sciences and HSE•AG | SLAS 2026 New Product Award Winner
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In this episode, we're joined by members of Beckman Coulter Life Sciences and HSE•AG, Ian Shoemaker (Beckman Coulter) and Konstantin Lutze (HSE•AG), to discuss their SLAS 2026 New Product Award-winning collaboration, the eviDense UV Photometer: an on-deck module that seamlessly integrates into liquid handlers to measure optical density and absorbance - ideal for quantification and purity assessment of DNA and RNA samples.
They explore the collaboration behind its development, technical features, applications in genomics and diagnostics, and its impact on automation and workflow efficiency.
Key Learning Points:
- What led to this collaboration between Beckman Coulter Life Sciences and HSE•AG
- Technical innovation in UV photometry
- Applications in genomics and diagnostics
About Beckman Coulter Life Sciences
We develop innovations for scientists by scientists, with many of our 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory with a deep understanding of today’s challenges and complexities. We’re passionate about translating science in partnership with our customers, and our customizable, accessible and sustainable solutions empower them with intuitive workflow efficiencies.
About HSE•AG
At HSE•AG, we empower breakthrough discoveries in life science and diagnostics by delivering tailored, high-performance engineering solutions. From concept to market, we partner with leading companies to transform complex biological workflows into scalable, automated systems.
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SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.
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