AcoustoFab at SLAS 2026: Re-thinking Contactless Lab Automation
AcoustoFab is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at SLAS 2026, taking place 9–11 February in Boston, Massachusetts. You can find us at Booth #1944, where we will be delivering live demonstrations of our acoustic levitation technology and showcasing how contact-free automation can transform modern laboratory workflows.
What is SLAS?
The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) is one of the world’s leading international conferences and exhibitions for laboratory automation, assay development, and life science innovation. Each year, SLAS brings together scientists, engineers, technology providers, and decision-makers from across biopharma, diagnostics, and research to explore emerging tools that improve experimental quality, throughput, and reproducibility.
For AcoustoFab, SLAS is a natural meeting point with the global lab automation community — a place where new technologies are evaluated not just on novelty, but on their ability to solve real laboratory challenges.
Why AcoustoFab is Heading to SLAS 2026
Laboratories are under increasing pressure to work with smaller volumes, more sensitive samples, and higher levels of automation — all while reducing contamination risk and operational complexity. Traditional liquid handling approaches rely heavily on physical contact, consumables, and surfaces that can introduce variability and sample loss.
At SLAS 2026, we are showcasing an alternative: acoustic levitation as a practical, programmable automation tool. Our technology uses precisely controlled ultrasonic fields to levitate and manipulate droplets and small solids in mid-air, enabling:
Contact-free sample handling
Reduced contamination and surface interactions
Greater flexibility for novel assay formats
New approaches to ultra-low volume experimentation
What We Bring as a Technology Company
AcoustoFab is building a new class of laboratory automation based on acoustic levitation. At SLAS, we will be demonstrating Alchema Research, our research-grade platform designed to help scientists explore and develop contactless workflows quickly and intuitively.
Live demonstrations at our booth will show how acoustic levitation can support applications such as:
assay development and optimisation
cell and proteomics research
formulation and materials studies
reaction observation and manipulation
3D cell culture concepts
real-time, surface-free analytics
Our focus is not only on the physics, but on practical integration into real laboratory environments, enabling researchers to experiment with workflows that are difficult or impossible using conventional tools.
Visit Us at Booth #1944
We invite all SLAS 2026 attendees to visit Booth #1944 to see acoustic levitation in action and speak directly with our team. Whether you are exploring new automation approaches, evaluating next-generation liquid handling, or simply curious about contact-free technologies, we would be delighted to connect.
If you would like to discuss your specific application in more detail, we also encourage you to schedule a one-to-one meeting during the show. Meetings can be arranged in advance, or by contacting us directly to find a convenient time.
We look forward to meeting you in Boston and exploring how acoustic levitation can help re-imagine your laboratory workflows.