The premier Research and Development news and features provider for more than 50 years and administrator of the @RD100Awards.
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Mar 16
Systec is turning heads at #Pittcon2026 with its redesigned DX and VX autoclave lines!
See the evolution of sterilization: rdworldonline.com/systec-dis…
#Systec #Autoclave #LabTech #Pittcon #Innovation
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Mar 13
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: rdworldonline.com/labware-ad…
#LabWare #LIMS #SaaS #Pittcon #LabInformatics
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Mar 12
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: rdworldonline.com/waters-deb…
#Waters #Rheology #Pittcon #LabTech #Innovation
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Mar 11
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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Mar 11
Xylem is stealing the show at #Pittcon2026 with 4 major instrument launches!
See how they’re redefining lab efficiency: rdworldonline.com/xylem-brin…
#Xylem #LabTech #Pittcon #Innovation #Chemistry
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Mar 10
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: rdworldonline.com/the-2026-r…
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Mar 9
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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Mar 5
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.
rdworldonline.com/long-read-…
#Genetics #Science #HealthTech #RareDiseaseDiagnosis
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Jan 23
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 ↓
rdworldonline.com/ai-in-2026…
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Jan 22
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.
rdworldonline.com/mit-team-u…
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Jan 21
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:
rdworldonline.com/rd-100-spo…
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Jan 16
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.
rdworldonline.com/anthropics…
#AI #MedTech #Claude #HealthcareInnovation
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Jan 15
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.
rdworldonline.com/rd-100-win…
#Hydrogen #CleanEnergy #Innovation #TataSteel
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Jan 14
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.
rdworldonline.com/rd-100-win…
#MedTech #Innovation #MaterialScience
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Jan 7
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: youtube.com/watch?v=SVnmBsKY…
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Jan 6
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: youtube.com/watch?v=XkS3DYcL…
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Jan 5
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: rdworldonline.com/oral-wegov…
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Jan 2
📰 Read our annual magazine online: issuu.com/wtwhmedia/docs/r_d…
➡️ 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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30 Dec 2025
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: rdworldonline.com/rd-100-202…
Read about the winners in our annual magazine: issuu.com/wtwhmedia/docs/r_d…
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