Missed our tutorial at SLAS2026?
At SLAS2026 we co-hosted an in-person tutorial with Alexion and AstraZeneca called Choosing an Automation partner: The success story.
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Choosing an automation partner
The success story of Alexion, AstraZeneca and Labman. Watch the tutorial we hosted at SLAS2026.Industry insightsProcess insights60 min read
George TolleyPublished 4th Mar 2026
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