Next-Generation Automation Solutions for Microbiome Research

Microbiome research is transforming our understanding of health, disease, and the environment. But traditional manual techniques—colony picking, plating, liquid handling, and streaking—are often slow, labor-intensive, and prone to error.

This exclusive Before You Buy eBook  with expert insights from Sheela Muley, Product Manager, BioPharma at Molecular Devices  provides both the big picture and practical guidance on evaluating next-generation automated colony picking systems.

What You’ll Learn Inside the eBook

• Core techniques in microbiome research – from colony picking to streaking, and why they matter
• The limitations of manual workflows – and how they impact sterility, precision, and reproducibility
• Automation breakthroughs – robotic systems that streamline microbial research and reduce human error
• What to look for in next-generation solutions – AI-driven recognition, anaerobic compatibility, and seamless multi-omics integration
• The future of microbiome research – how automated systems will enable new discoveries in probiotics, therapeutics, environmental microbiology, and more

This guide is designed for:

• Life science researchers working with microbial communities
• Biopharma scientists accelerating therapeutic development
• Lab managers seeking efficiency, scalability, and reproducibility
• Academic and industrial labs exploring automation adoption

Whether your goal is to increase throughput, expand microbial diversity studies, or integrate seamlessly with multi-omics workflows, this resource gives you the knowledge to make informed decisions.