In this episode, we’re joined by Anneke Mühlebach, Director Marketing Lab Productivity Innovation of Agilent Technologies, to preview the company’s upcoming NexusXp Flash Talk at SLAS Europe 2026. The discussion explores the NexusXp theme of "the connected lab," which blends hardware, software, and human ingenuity across three levels of lab automation: guided workflows in the human-operated lab, fully automated work cells, and vendor-neutral data access. Anneke highlights Agilent's integration of hardware, software, and human factors in lab automation, real-world applications, progress through smart partnering and customer collaborations, and future industry trends. Key Learning Points: Lab productivity and automationRole of data standards and vendor-neutral formatsCollaboration with partnersCustomer-centric innovation and co-creationRegister for SLAS Europe 2026 (19-21 May | Vienna, Austria) Lean More — featuring 135+ exhibitors, keynote and podium speakers, behind-the-scenes access to a leading biotech campus, a rich networking program and more! Thank you to our Sponsor: Agilent Technologies Agilent supports scientists in 110 countries in cutting-edge life science research; patient diagnostics; and testing required to ensure the safety of water, food and pharmaceuticals. Our advanced instruments, software, consumables, and services enable our customers to produce the most accurate and reliable results as well as optimal scientific, economic, and operational outcomes. DE-014621 Stay connected with SLAS: www.slas.org | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube About SLAS 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. Upcoming Events: SLAS Europe 2026 Conference and Exhibition (19-21 May 2026 | Vienna, Austria) SLAS Meet-Ups Chicago, Illinois (June 18, 2026)Leiden, Netherlands (10 September 2026)Tübingen, Germany (20 October 2026)SLAS 2026 Sample Management Symposium (October 21-22, 2026 | South San Francisco, California) SLAS2027 International Conference & Exhibition (January 30 - February 3, 2027 | San Diego, California) View the full events calendar
