INTEGRA launches Lab Evolution Automation Competition for 2026

INTEGRA Biosciences has announced the launch of its Lab Evolution Automation Competition, inviting laboratories to leave manual pipetting behind and take their first step into effortless automation. The 2026 competition will award one forward-thinking lab a tailored introduction to automation from INTEGRA experts, along with a 50% discount on an ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot.

Why Labs Are Ready for Change
Manual workflows have underpinned scientific discovery for decades, but increasing demands for higher reproducibility, greater throughput, and improved ergonomic safety mean many labs are now ready to evolve.

A Simple Path to Automation
INTEGRA’s ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot provides a simple and versatile automation solution that fits seamlessly onto any laboratory bench and integrates easily into existing protocols—without the cost or complexity often associated with liquid handling automation.

Who Can Enter and How
The competition is designed for laboratories that have not yet explored automation. To enter, participants must complete INTEGRA’s online questionnaire, outlining why their lab has not adopted automation to date and which ASSIST PLUS features are most appealing for their specific applications.

Key Dates and Announcement
Entries close on 31 March 2026, with the winning laboratory to be announced in April 2026.

Stepping Beyond Manual Pipetting
With this initiative, INTEGRA aims to help laboratories step out of the “Stone Age” of manual pipetting and begin their journey toward more efficient, reproducible, and ergonomic lab workflows.

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