The Association for Laboratory Automation has announced that three industry partners will host briefings at Labautomation2011 on 29 January 2011 to 2 February 2011 in Palm Springs, California, US.
The association - now officially the Laboratory Automation Section of the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) - has collaborated with the Analytical and Life Science Systems Association (ALSSA), Laboratory Products Association and the SiLA Consortium for Standardisation in Lab Automation to bring Labautomation2011 participants new informational briefings about recent developments and trends.
The invitation-only ALSSA breakfast briefing, which will assess several recent developments and trends in laboratory automation technologies and applications and the strategic implications for users and suppliers, is set for 1 February.
Announcing the preliminary results of the 2010 North American Laboratory Purchasing Trends Report, the LPA briefing will take place on 31 January.
The survey addresses emerging trends, including building of new laboratories, personnel issues and purchasing green products.
Officials from the SiLA Consortium, Basel, Switzerland, will report on reference installations and new technology products applying or supporting SiLA standards, and provide an overview and update on current automation standards development projects.
The briefing is scheduled for 2 February.
