R&D World

The premier Research and Development news and features provider for more than 50 years and administrator of the @RD100Awards.

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Systec is turning heads at #Pittcon2026 with its redesigned DX and VX autoclave lines!

See the evolution of sterilization: https://t.co/5roSqRycfw

#Systec #Autoclave #LabTech #Pittcon #Innovation

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LabWare is doubling down on SaaS at #Pittcon2026!

From rapid-start LIMS for mid-sized labs to full enterprise power in the cloud, they’re removing the IT burden so scientists can focus on science.

Details: https://t.co/YwFbmvE3bK

#LabWare #LIMS #SaaS #Pittcon #LabInformatics

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Waters just dropped a game-changer at #Pittcon2026!

The new TA Instruments ARES-G3 Rheometer is here, featuring auto-loading/trimming that cuts testing time by up to 80%.

See the specs: https://t.co/3O6t7lCldt

#Waters #Rheology #Pittcon #LabTech #Innovation

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In our latest interview with iHope, we dive into why waiting for complete genomic databases is the wrong move for rare disease patients.

The mission is clear: Solve the data gap, but help the kids who need us now.

#Genomics #RareDisease #HealthTech #Innovation

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Xylem is stealing the show at #Pittcon2026 with 4 major instrument launches!

See how they’re redefining lab efficiency: https://t.co/zSVCyhBsb9

#Xylem #LabTech #Pittcon #Innovation #Chemistry

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Submissions for the 2026 R&D 100 Awards are officially open!

If your tech changed the game in 2025, we want to see it.

Mark your calendars:

📅 Standard Deadline: May 1, 2026 ($495)

📅 Late Deadline: June 5, 2026 ($595)

Apply now: https://t.co/EyPVDRWOGO

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How do we solve "unsolvable" rare diseases faster?

We spoke with @PacBio about how Long-Read Sequencing is consolidating the lab. No more jumping between fragmented tests—just one precise, high-speed workflow.

#Genomics #LRS #RareDisease #HealthTech

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How do you get elite accuracy on a DNA sequence?
It’s all about Circular Consensus! By circularizing DNA, an enzyme reads it multiple times in a micro-well. The result: Hi-Fi molecules with high-quality base-calling accuracy.

#Genomics #biotech #DNA #RareDisease #ngs #lrs

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How do you find a needle in a haystack when the haystack is 3 billion letters long?

Standard tests miss parts of the genome. Long-read sequencing is closing that gap.

https://t.co/fF3xWdAJI5

#Genetics #Science #HealthTech #RareDiseaseDiagnosis

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OpenAI announced it will serve targeted ads based on ChatGPT conversations—the same day it published a scathing blog post responding to Elon Musk's fraud lawsuit.

Essential reading for anyone tracking the AI industry's evolution ↓
https://t.co/lIPxWMRJ6Z

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For decades, scientists have been puzzled by vaults—mysterious barrel-shaped structures found naturally in human cells. Now, researchers at the Broad Institute have found an ingenious application: using these enigmatic structures to record gene activity.

https://t.co/JrtE1WDoWl

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Take a look at this fascinating spotlight on Corey Treblepiece and the team at Savannah River National Laboratory. Their award-winning "Advanced Engineered Cellular Magnetics" (AECMs) are a total game-changer for materials science:

https://t.co/QJRB4tcaxz

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Anthropic has unveiled Claude for Healthcare, a suite of HIPAA-ready tools designed to slash administrative burdens. From medical coding to clinical trial protocols, it’s all about giving time back to providers.

https://t.co/J2ZlVf9XZH

#AI #MedTech #Claude #HealthcareInnovation

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Hydrogen embrittlement is a major roadblock for the green energy transition—but Tata Steel just found the solution.

Their R&D 100-winning steel enables safe, high-pressure transport of 100% pure hydrogen.

https://t.co/QdKgc5Xir6

#Hydrogen #CleanEnergy #Innovation #TataSteel

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Can a coral-inspired material prevent hip fractures? 🪸🦴

NAMI just won an #RD100 Award for NuHip—a smart material that uses shape-memory tech to absorb impact while staying comfortable for 24/7 wear.

https://t.co/Nqgvmu8qBH

#MedTech #Innovation #MaterialScience

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The Fortilife XC160 membrane is a spiral-wound reverse osmosis element for sustainable water reuse that combines compaction resistance with an efficient ultra-high pressure element design.

Watch the full video here: https://t.co/aUUH0DJQYD

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PHC Corporation of North America’s LiCellMo live cell metabolic analyzer earned a 2025 R&D 100 Award for its ability to continuously monitor cellular metabolism in real time.

Watch the full interview: https://t.co/liUDZXmOAg

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The FDA has just approved Novo Nordisk’s oral Wegovy, marking a turning point in obesity treatment and answering a perpetual question: When are oral GLP-1s going to be available?

Read the full story here: https://t.co/H8JHd8zLOz

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📰 Read our annual magazine online: https://t.co/I8ft1DWdB4

➡️ Inside: profiles of the 2025 R&D 100 professional award winners, features of R&D 100 winners, a comprehensive list of all 100 winners, and more!

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R&D 100 winner D-DIRECT technology is a gas-liquid phase metallization platform that converts rare earth and transition metal oxide powders into metallic alloys.

Learn more here: https://t.co/uIS4Wb4gKp
Read about the winners in our annual magazine: https://t.co/I8ft1DWdB4