Q: What is SHOW?
A: SHOW is a breakthrough technology that provides computer-based graphic guidance to manual
sample handling. It has the potential to revolutionize the way experimental samples are handled in the
laboratory.
Q: What are the applications of SHOW?
A: The SHOW system can be applied to common sample handling tasks involving plates and vials,
such as cherry-picking, serial dilution, sample reformatting, concentration normalization, and chemical
synthesis reagent pipetting. It can also be used in vial sorting and data recording.
Q: Is the technology patented.
A: Yes. LabAdvance has intellectual property on the technology.
Q: What is the advantage of SHOW compared with automated systems?
A: SHOW is simple, easy to use, portable and inexpensive. SHOW is designed for low to medium
throughput tasks, and it minimizes errors, improves efficiency, reduces work stress, tracks operations
in real time, and is flexible.
Q: Do I need SHOW if my lab is already equipped with automated liquid handlers?
A: You may! SHOW is complementary to liquid handlers. It can perform certain tasks that liquid
handlers cannot. It can not only help you transfer liquid, but also help you move vials. In addition, it
helps you record data efficiently. In addition, the Excel file import/export interfacing functions of SHOW
makes it simple and easy for user to communicate with SHOW in a way everyone is familiar with.
