On-demand webinar
A Practical Guide to Automating Laboratory Workflows
From single tasks to scalable, walk-away automation
Laboratory automation doesn’t have to start with a massive system overhaul.
In this on-demand webinar, industry experts from Hudson Lab Automation and Bio-Rad break down how labs can adopt automation step by step, focusing on data quality, reproducibility, and real operational value.
Watch the webinar on demand and learn how to build automation that works for your lab, today and tomorrow.
What this webinar covers
This session goes beyond automation theory and focuses on how labs actually operate. You’ll learn how to:
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Identify where automation delivers the most value — beyond just throughput
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Decide what to automate first (and what not to automate yet)
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Avoid common automation pitfalls like over-automation and “Swiss Army knife” systems
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Build modular workflows that scale as your scientific and operational needs evolve
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Integrate flow cytometry and qPCR into broader automated workflows
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Choose automation-ready instruments that won’t limit you later
Meet the speakers
Andrew Witschi
Chief Technology Officer, Hudson Lab Automation
Andrew has nearly two decades of experience designing and delivering laboratory automation systems. He has led or contributed to more than 100 automation integration projects and specializes in modular, scalable automation architectures that grow with modern labs.
Chief Technology Officer, Hudson Lab Automation
Andrew has nearly two decades of experience designing and delivering laboratory automation systems. He has led or contributed to more than 100 automation integration projects and specializes in modular, scalable automation architectures that grow with modern labs.
Dr. Richard Cuthbert
Global Product Manager, Cell Biology, Bio-Rad Laboratories
With over 20 years of experience in flow cytometry and cell biology, Richard brings deep expertise across academic research, applied cytometry, and global product leadership. At Bio-Rad, he focuses on screening and high-throughput applications in flow cytometry and gene expression analysis.
Global Product Manager, Cell Biology, Bio-Rad Laboratories
With over 20 years of experience in flow cytometry and cell biology, Richard brings deep expertise across academic research, applied cytometry, and global product leadership. At Bio-Rad, he focuses on screening and high-throughput applications in flow cytometry and gene expression analysis.
Sara Mackey
Moderator | VP of Sales & Marketing, Hudson Lab Automation
Sara has over 25 years of experience commercializing innovative life science technologies. She leads Hudson’s commercial strategy and works closely with customers to translate real laboratory needs into practical, scalable automation solutions.
Moderator | VP of Sales & Marketing, Hudson Lab Automation
Sara has over 25 years of experience commercializing innovative life science technologies. She leads Hudson’s commercial strategy and works closely with customers to translate real laboratory needs into practical, scalable automation solutions.
Key takeaways
By the end of this webinar, you’ll understand:
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Why automation is a tool, not a one-size-fits-all solution
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How to think about automation in tasks, workflows, and processes
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How modular automation enables flexibility, reuse, and long-term ROI
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What to look for in automation-ready instruments (APIs, loaders, recovery features)
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See how labs like yours automate flow cytometry, qPCR, and complex biological workflows today
