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HAMBURG, Germany, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MGI Tech Co., Ltd. (MGI), a company dedicated to developing core tools and technologies that drive innovation in life sciences, is proud to unveil its latest innovation, PrepALL, a flexible liquid handling system, along with the latest version of the Smart8 at SLAS Europe 2025, taking place from May 20–22 in Hamburg. Featuring advanced robotics, AI integration, and modular platforms, MGI's automation portfolio addresses critical challenges in genomics, drug discovery, synthetic biology, and molecular diagnostics—empowering labs of all sizes to scale research efficiently.
PrepALL: Compact, Affordable Automation for Flexible Pipetting
The PrepALL Flexible Liquid Handling Platform simplifies complex laboratory tasks while maintaining enterprise-level performance—without the high costs typically associated with traditional systems. Compact yet powerful, PrepALL is ideal for laboratories adopting automation for the first time or scaling existing research capacity.
Key Features Include:
- Space-saving design: Occupies just 0.7 m², with 16 SBS deck positions (expandable to 41).
- High-precision pipetting: 8 independent channels support 0.5–1200 µL volumes with CVs (coefficients of variation) of less than 3% (1–50 µL) and <1% (50–1200 µL). It supports pLLD/cLLD, liquid level tracking, and anti-dripping, so that it reduces dead volume and improves pipetting accuracy.
- Plug-and-play setup and easy to use: Integrated with a visual system, it can achieve automatic consumables identification and automatic position calibration
- Full traceability: Built-in sensors and data logging ensure reproducibility and consistency.
Leveraging advanced vision-based AI, PrepALL delivers high-precision performance in critical applications such as nucleic acid extraction, plasmid construction, sample preparation, and NGS library prep. Designed for global accessibility, it addresses cost and complexity barriers with a scalable, modular design and open APIs. Ideal for both entry-level and high-throughput environments, PrepALL empowers smaller labs to scale without costly infrastructure overhauls.
"PrepALL represents a major leap in lab automation, giving labs of all sizes the ability to streamline complex workflows with unmatched affordability and reliability. It's a bold step in our mission to democratize cutting-edge tools and accelerate scientific discovery worldwide." said Dr. Christian Zimmerman, VP of Sales at MGI Europe and Africa.
Scalable Automation Ecosystem for Every Lab
MGI's automation portfolio is among the most versatile in the industry, designed to meet diverse laboratory needs while ensuring scalability and ease of use. At SLAS Europe 2025, MGI also presents Smart 8, a globally recognized solution launched in 2022. Smart 8 features eight-channel pipetting, and smart gripper technology. The new enhancement introduces AI-optimized pipetting for up to 20% faster cycle times, including nucleic acid extraction, microbial screening, and library preparation. This update ensures higher reproducibility and efficiency, making the Smart 8 an ideal partner for labs seeking reliable automation while remaining cost-effective.
The enhanced capabilities of the Smart 8 will cater to academic institutions, biotech startups, and clinical labs, offering a competitive edge in high-throughput research. By reducing manual intervention, the system accelerates time-to-results, enabling researchers to focus on data analysis and discovery.
Affordable, Scalable, Smart: The MGI Automation Edge
MGI stands out in the lab automation market by prioritizing cost-effectiveness, scalability, and global accessibility. Designed to democratize advanced technology, MGI empowers researchers across diverse fields—from precision medicine to agriculture—regardless of budget constraints.
MGI provides a comprehensive portfolio that covers the entire workflow, from sample extraction and preparation to sequencing and data analysis. This all-in-one solution enhance chances to meet customers' diversified demand under one system and brand and ensures compatibility among various systems, simplifying the overall experimental workflow.
These advantages have positioned MGI as a trusted partner in more than 100 countries, accelerating breakthroughs in genomics, synthetic biology, and beyond. During global health crises, systems like the Platforms like the MGISP-960 and MGISTP-7000 have processed millions of samples, demonstrating MGI's ability to deliver robust solutions under pressure.
MGI invites researchers, lab managers, and industry professionals to explore its latest automation solutions at SLAS Europe 2025. Visit MGI's booth#516 to see the enhanced innovations in action.
HAMBURG, Germany, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MGI Tech Co., Ltd. (MGI), a company dedicated to developing core tools and technologies that drive innovation in life sciences, is proud to unveil its latest innovation, PrepALL, a flexible liquid handling system, along with the latest version of the Smart8 at SLAS Europe 2025, taking place from May 20–22 in Hamburg. Featuring advanced robotics, AI integration, and modular platforms, MGI's automation portfolio addresses critical challenges in genomics, drug discovery, synthetic biology, and molecular diagnostics—empowering labs of all sizes to scale research efficiently.
PrepALL: Compact, Affordable Automation for Flexible Pipetting
The PrepALL Flexible Liquid Handling Platform simplifies complex laboratory tasks while maintaining enterprise-level performance—without the high costs typically associated with traditional systems. Compact yet powerful, PrepALL is ideal for laboratories adopting automation for the first time or scaling existing research capacity.
Key Features Include:
- Space-saving design: Occupies just 0.7 m², with 16 SBS deck positions (expandable to 41).
- High-precision pipetting: 8 independent channels support 0.5–1200 µL volumes with CVs (coefficients of variation) of less than 3% (1–50 µL) and <1% (50–1200 µL). It supports pLLD/cLLD, liquid level tracking, and anti-dripping, so that it reduces dead volume and improves pipetting accuracy.
- Plug-and-play setup and easy to use: Integrated with a visual system, it can achieve automatic consumables identification and automatic position calibration
- Full traceability: Built-in sensors and data logging ensure reproducibility and consistency.
Leveraging advanced vision-based AI, PrepALL delivers high-precision performance in critical applications such as nucleic acid extraction, plasmid construction, sample preparation, and NGS library prep. Designed for global accessibility, it addresses cost and complexity barriers with a scalable, modular design and open APIs. Ideal for both entry-level and high-throughput environments, PrepALL empowers smaller labs to scale without costly infrastructure overhauls.
"PrepALL represents a major leap in lab automation, giving labs of all sizes the ability to streamline complex workflows with unmatched affordability and reliability. It's a bold step in our mission to democratize cutting-edge tools and accelerate scientific discovery worldwide." said Dr. Christian Zimmerman, VP of Sales at MGI Europe and Africa.
Scalable Automation Ecosystem for Every Lab
MGI's automation portfolio is among the most versatile in the industry, designed to meet diverse laboratory needs while ensuring scalability and ease of use. At SLAS Europe 2025, MGI also presents Smart 8, a globally recognized solution launched in 2022. Smart 8 features eight-channel pipetting, and smart gripper technology. The new enhancement introduces AI-optimized pipetting for up to 20% faster cycle times, including nucleic acid extraction, microbial screening, and library preparation. This update ensures higher reproducibility and efficiency, making the Smart 8 an ideal partner for labs seeking reliable automation while remaining cost-effective.
The enhanced capabilities of the Smart 8 will cater to academic institutions, biotech startups, and clinical labs, offering a competitive edge in high-throughput research. By reducing manual intervention, the system accelerates time-to-results, enabling researchers to focus on data analysis and discovery.
Affordable, Scalable, Smart: The MGI Automation Edge
MGI stands out in the lab automation market by prioritizing cost-effectiveness, scalability, and global accessibility. Designed to democratize advanced technology, MGI empowers researchers across diverse fields—from precision medicine to agriculture—regardless of budget constraints.
MGI provides a comprehensive portfolio that covers the entire workflow, from sample extraction and preparation to sequencing and data analysis. This all-in-one solution enhance chances to meet customers' diversified demand under one system and brand and ensures compatibility among various systems, simplifying the overall experimental workflow.
These advantages have positioned MGI as a trusted partner in more than 100 countries, accelerating breakthroughs in genomics, synthetic biology, and beyond. During global health crises, systems like the Platforms like the MGISP-960 and MGISTP-7000 have processed millions of samples, demonstrating MGI's ability to deliver robust solutions under pressure.
MGI invites researchers, lab managers, and industry professionals to explore its latest automation solutions at SLAS Europe 2025. Visit MGI's booth#516 to see the enhanced innovations in action.
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MGI Tech Unveils Next-Generation Automation Portfolio at SLAS Europe 2025 in Germany
The New Home Robot Embodies LG Electronics' Zero Labor Home Vision, Introducing Physical AI to Manage the Time-consuming Tasks of Daily Housework
News Summary:
- LG Electronics will showcase LG CLOiD™, an AI-powered home robot at CES 2026, representing its "Zero Labor Home" vision where intelligent machines handle everyday chores through robotics and connected home integration.
- LG CLOiD is a robot that uses AI and vision-based technology to perform household tasks like cooking and laundry, connecting seamlessly with LG's ThinQ ecosystem to automate home life.
- By unveiling LG CLOiD and its new actuator technology, LG takes a major step toward AI-driven homes, combining robotics, smart appliances, and Physical AI to make housework effortless and time-saving.
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) today announced LG CLOiD™, an AI-enabled home robot that will be demonstrated publicly for the first time at CES 2026. Designed to perform and coordinate household tasks across connected home appliances, CLOiD is intended to reduce the time and physical effort required for everyday chores. The system represents LG's latest development in AI-based home robotics and smart home platforms, building on the company's Self-Driving AI Home Hub (LG Q9), and the ThinQ ecosystem.
Demonstrating Household Automation in a Real-World Home Setting
At CES 2026, the company will show LG CLOiD operating in diverse home environments. In one scenario, the robot retrieves milk from a refrigerator and places a croissant into an oven to prepare breakfast. After household occupants leave, LG CLOiD initiates laundry cycles and folds and stacks garments after drying. These tasks display LG CLOiD's ability to understand the user's lifestyle and precise appliance control
Hardware Designed for Operation in Living Spaces
LG CLOiD consists of a head unit, torso with two articulated arms and a wheeled base equipped with autonomous navigation. The torso can tilt to adjust its height, enabling the robot to pick up objects from knee level and above.
Each arm has seven degrees of freedom, matching the mobility of a human arm. The shoulder, elbow and wrist allow forward, backward, rotational and lateral motion, while each hand includes five independently actuated fingers for fine manipulation. This configuration allows LG CLOiD to handle a wide range of household objects and operate in kitchens, laundry rooms and living areas.
The wheeled base uses autonomous driving technology derived from LG's experience with robot vacuums and the LG Q9. This form factor was selected for stability, safety and cost-effectiveness, with a low center of gravity that reduces the risk of tipping if a child or pet makes contact.
LG CLOiD's Head as a Mobile AI Home Hub
The head functions as a mobile AI home hub. It is equipped with a chipset – which functions as LG CLOiD's brain – a display, a speaker, cameras, various sensors and voice-based generative AI. Collectively, these elements allow the robot to communicate with humans through spoken language and "facial expressions," learn the living environments and lifestyle patterns of its users and control connected home appliances based on its learnings.
Vision-Based Physical AI: VLM and VLA
At the core of LG CLOiD is the company's Physical AI technology, which combines:
- Vision Language Model (VLM) — converts images and video into structured, language-based understanding
- Vision Language Action (VLA) — translates visual and verbal inputs into physical actions
These models have been trained on tens of thousands of hours of household task data, enabling LG CLOiD to recognize appliances, interpret user intent and execute context-appropriate actions such as opening doors, or transferring objects.
Integration with ThinQ and ThinQ ON
LG CLOiD's capabilities expand significantly through its integration with LG's smart home ecosystem, including the AI Home Platform "ThinQ™" and Hub "ThinQ ON." This seamless connectivity allows LG CLOiD to orchestrate a wider range of services across LG's various appliances.
LG Actuator AXIUM: Robotics Components for Physical AI
Alongside the home robot, LG is introducing LG Actuator AXIUM™, a new brand of robotic actuators for service and robots.
An actuator serves as a robot's joint, integrating a motor that generates rotational force, a drive that controls electrical signals and a reducer that regulates speed and torque. As one of the most critical and cost-intensive components in a robot, actuators are widely regarded as a strategic upstream technology in the emerging era of Physical AI.
LG has accumulated world-class component technology through its market-leading home appliance business. This expertise in component technology is expected to be the foundation for delivering key competitive advantages in actuators, such as lightweight and compact design, high efficiency and high torque. In addition, LG's modular design technology enables customizing, multi-variety production that is necessary for manufacturing advanced robots, which require dozens of types of actuators.
Roadmap Toward AI-Driven Homes
LG plans to continue developing home robots with practical functions and forms for housework. Simultaneously, the company will expand the application of its accumulated robotics technology to home appliances, creating categories such as "Appliance Robots" like robot vacuums, and "Robotized Appliances" like refrigerators with doors that open automatically as a person approaches. The ultimate goal is to create an "AI Home" where housework is entrusted to AI appliances and home robots, allowing people to rest, enjoy themselves and spend their time on more valuable activities.
"The LG CLOiD home robot is designed to naturally engage with and understand the humans it serves, providing an optimized level of household help," said Steve Baek, president of the LG Home Appliance Solution Company. "We will continue our relentless efforts to achieve our Zero Labor Home vision, making housework a thing of the past so that customers can spend more time on the things that really matter."
Visitors to CES 2026 (January 6-9) can experience the tangible benefits of LG CLOiD and the Zero Labor Home through a variety of real-life scenarios at LG's booth (#15004, Las Vegas Convention Center).
About LG Electronics Home Appliance Solution Company
The LG Home Appliance Solution Company (HS) is a global leader in home appliances and AI home solutions. By leveraging industry-leading core technologies, the HS Company is committed to enhancing consumers' quality of life and promoting sustainability. The company develops thoughtfully designed kitchen and living appliance solutions and has recently integrated LG's Robot Business Division to incorporate advanced robot technologies into its home solutions. Together, these products offer enhanced convenience, exceptional performance, efficient operation and sustainable lifestyle solutions. For more news on LG, visit www.LGnewsroom.com.
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LG ELECTRONICS PRESENTS LG CLOiD HOME ROBOT TO DEMONSTRATE "ZERO LABOR HOME" AT CES 2026
LG ELECTRONICS PRESENTS LG CLOiD HOME ROBOT TO DEMONSTRATE "ZERO LABOR HOME" AT CES 2026
LG ELECTRONICS PRESENTS LG CLOiD HOME ROBOT TO DEMONSTRATE "ZERO LABOR HOME" AT CES 2026
