AI 101: Adopt AI into Daily Work with Visual Sketchnotes

20 January 2026

Key Takeaway: Adopting AI in 2026 is about Information Synthesis. By using Gemini’s reasoning power and specific visual prompts, you can transform dense technical SOPs into intuitive "Sketchnotes" that make complex work "glanceable."

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Troubleshooting Tecan Liquid Handling: Solving the "Mystery Drip"

09 January 2026

[Quick Answer]

Is your Tecan system dripping? Follow these four priority steps:

  • Clear Air Bubbles: Run a Flush command (15mL Waste / 20mL Cleaner) via Direct Commands to eliminate bubbles from the liquid system.
  • Check Hardware: If droplets occur after flushing, or are seen before power-on/during stand-by, check for air accumulation in the Source tank, FAWA pump, 3-way valve fittings, and syringes. Check the tightness of all fittings on the 3-way valves and syringes.
  • Check for Clogs: If a water drop stays on the tip specifically after flushing, inspect for a clogged probe or clogged fixed tip.
  • Adjust Software: If droplets only occur after dispensing (at the plate or waste), lower the Z-dispense height or adjust Liquid Class airgaps.
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Troubleshoot Short Read Lengths on the 3730 Series Genetic Analyzer

02 January 2026

[Quick Summary]

How do you fix short read lengths on a 3730 analyzer? If read lengths drop (e.g., from 1000 bp to 750 bp), it is likely a polymer issue. To resolve this, perform a 60 °C warm water wash and install a fresh bottle of polymer. If this does not restore data quality, you likely have a faulty polymer from a defective production lot. Order a different lot number immediately, perform a second wash, and install the new lot.

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