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QIAGEN introduced the QIAsprint Connect at SLAS 2026 in Boston, marking its entry into high-throughput benchtop sample-prep automation. The system can process up to 192 samples per run and is designed for minimal manual intervention.

This launch is part of a three-tier automation strategy that includes QIAsymphony Connect and QIAmini, all set for release in 2026. The new systems provide a range of throughput options from low-volume to clinical-scale extraction, representing QIAGEN's most significant automation hardware update in years and supporting its goal of $2 billion in annual sales by 2028.