Unlocking the Power of Hydrogel Beads in BLINK X PCR Diagnostics | New Product Award Winner with Hartmut Bocker, Ph.D.

Our guest for this episode is BLINK Product Developer Hartmut Bocker, Ph.D., to talk to us about the BLINK X device that won the New Product Award at SLAS2023!  Listen in to learn how BLINK X's lightning-fast cycling times and unique color-coded bead system are making cross-interference free multiplexing a reality. As we discuss the future of the BLINK X system, you'll learn about the development of a small device for consumer use and a high throughput platform for researchers.Key Learning Points:What makes the BLINK X new and innovative The inspiration behind the BLINK X device and its use casesHow and why BLINK uses hydrogel beads for the BLINK XThe advantages of using the speed system over traditional microfluidic PCRLearn more about the BLINK X  by visiting: https://www.blink-dx.com/blinkxFull transcript available on Buzzsprout.Take our Podcast Survey!We want to hear from YOU to ensure that we keep providing valuable content that reflects what our listeners and the SLAS community are interested in! Take our brief survey to help us learn how we can improve New Matter.https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BD7BC82Stay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (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 Meet-UpsLeiden, 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