Elevating liquid handling with intuitive software

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Michelle Barnett, a Software<img src="https://www.sptlabtech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Michelle.jpg?width=304&height=305&name=Michelle.jpg" width="304" height="305" loading="lazy" alt="Michelle" style="height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 304px; float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px;" srcset="https://www.sptlabtech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Michelle.jpg?width=152&height=153&name=Michelle.jpg 152w, https://www.sptlabtech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Michelle.jpg?width=304&height=305&name=Michelle.jpg 304w, https://www.sptlabtech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Michelle.jpg?width=456&height=458&name=Michelle.jpg 456w, https://www.sptlabtech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Michelle.jpg?width=608&height=610&name=Michelle.jpg 608w, https://www.sptlabtech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Michelle.jpg?width=760&height=763&name=Michelle.jpg 760w, https://www.sptlabtech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Michelle.jpg?width=912&height=915&name=Michelle.jpg 912w" sizes="(max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px"> Engineer on the firefly<sup>®</sup> team, shares her insights on the significance of developing user-friendly software for liquid handling applications.</span> </p>  <p style="font-weight: normal;"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-GB" lang="EN-GB">Michelle brings over a decade of experience in UI development, having previously worked in the landscape of the inkjet printing industry. Her role demanded software that could easily configure to diverse industrial applications, from 3D printing to large scale textiles. Her knowledge and skill set align with <a href="/products/firefly" rel="noopener">firefly</a>’s ethos of versatility and ease of use.</span></p> <blockquote> <p style="font-weight: bold;"><em><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-GB" lang="EN-GB">“In my previous experience, I learned the importance of enabling users to configure powerful systems effortlessly. This principle directly applies to our work with firefly, which boasts a lot of capabilities in a single instrument. As part of the software team, our goal is to make it as simple as possible for users to tailor firefly to their specific needs.” </span></em></p> </blockquote> <p><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-GB" lang="EN-GB"><span>Michelle’s passion lies in translating </span><span>compl</span><span>ex</span><span> physical actions into </span><span>intuitive software interfaces</span><span>. </span><span>She finds fulfillment in creating software that not only functions </span><span>well</span><span>,</span><span> but also resonates with users on a human level.</span></span></p> <blockquote> <p style="text-align: left;"><em><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-GB" lang="EN-GB">“It’s interesting to put yourself in the user’s head and translate their needs into software processes. Our brains are wired to relate to machines as we would to humans, so it's important to cultivate a user-friendly experience. The aim is to simplify complexity and prioritize usability, to ensure that software enhances rather than impedes the user's workflow." </span></em></p> </blockquote> <h4><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-GB" lang="EN-GB">firefly: Prioritizing software excellence <img src="https://www.sptlabtech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SPT%20Labtech%20Website/06%20-%20Products/04%20-%20firefly/all-in-one-launch.jpg?width=435&height=364&name=all-in-one-launch.jpg" width="435" height="364" loading="lazy" alt="all-in-one-launch" style="height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 435px; float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px;" srcset="https://www.sptlabtech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SPT%20Labtech%20Website/06%20-%20Products/04%20-%20firefly/all-in-one-launch.jpg?width=218&height=182&name=all-in-one-launch.jpg 218w, https://www.sptlabtech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SPT%20Labtech%20Website/06%20-%20Products/04%20-%20firefly/all-in-one-launch.jpg?width=435&height=364&name=all-in-one-launch.jpg 435w, https://www.sptlabtech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SPT%20Labtech%20Website/06%20-%20Products/04%20-%20firefly/all-in-one-launch.jpg?width=653&height=546&name=all-in-one-launch.jpg 653w, https://www.sptlabtech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SPT%20Labtech%20Website/06%20-%20Products/04%20-%20firefly/all-in-one-launch.jpg?width=870&height=728&name=all-in-one-launch.jpg 870w, https://www.sptlabtech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SPT%20Labtech%20Website/06%20-%20Products/04%20-%20firefly/all-in-one-launch.jpg?width=1088&height=910&name=all-in-one-launch.jpg 1088w, https://www.sptlabtech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SPT%20Labtech%20Website/06%20-%20Products/04%20-%20firefly/all-in-one-launch.jpg?width=1305&height=1092&name=all-in-one-launch.jpg 1305w" sizes="(max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px"></span></h4> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Automation is no longer just a luxury for labs but is increasingly becoming a necessity, especially for those looking to optimize throughput and minimize turnaround times. It’s our mission to democratize this technology and grant the power of automation to all researchers. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">firefly sets a new standard in liquid handling software, by making usability a priority. Protocol development and execution is made simple through its visual intuitive interface. Michelle is dedicated to designing software that maximizes the instrument's potential while minimizing the learning curve for users.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <blockquote> <p><i><span data-contrast="auto">“Software can have all the capabilities in the world, but if its operation isn’t clear to users, then it quickly becomes an expensive paper weight. It’s obvious to me that firefly software has been developed by people who care about the user base. It’s software that I’m proud to work on.”</span></i></p> </blockquote> <h4><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Delivering true innovation together</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h4> <p><span data-contrast="auto">A customer-centric approach is paramount to the SPT Labtech product strategy. Feedback from current users and application leaders feeds into our development pipelines, to ensure that we are solving real-world liquid handling challenges. We also make the most of the collective expertise within the SPT Labtech team, with scientists, engineers and business innovators collaborating to deliver a truly pioneering solution.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <blockquote> <p><em><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-GB" lang="EN-GB">“Our software team works closely with the R&D team to ensure that we’re aligned and that we deliver a cohesive instrument. We also work closely with our applications teams to share ideas and ensure that firefly software is set up to successfully deliver what we set out to do.”</span> </em></p> </blockquote></span> </div> </div> </div> <div data-global-resource-path="SPT-Labtech-2021/SPT-Labtech-Theme-2021/templates/partials/footer.html"><footer class="footer"> <div class="container"> <div class="container-fluid footer-inr"> <div class="row-fluid-wrapper"> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="span12 widget-span widget-type-cell " style="" data-widget-type="cell" data-x="0" data-w="12"> <div class="row-fluid-wrapper row-depth-1 row-number-1 dnd-section"> <div class="row-fluid "> <div class="span12 widget-span widget-type-cell dnd-column" style="" data-widget-type="cell" data-x="0" data-w="12"> <div class="row-fluid-wrapper row-depth-1 row-number-2 dnd-row"> <div class="row-fluid "> <div class="span12 widget-span widget-type-custom_widget dnd-module" style="" data-widget-type="custom_widget" data-x="0" data-w="12"> <div id="hs_cos_wrapper_widget_1727255406258" class="hs_cos_wrapper hs_cos_wrapper_widget hs_cos_wrapper_type_module" style="" data-hs-cos-general-type="widget" data-hs-cos-type="module"><footer class="footer"> <div class="footer-top"> <img src="https://www.sptlabtech.com/hubfs/Admin/Logos/SPT%20Labtech%20Logo.png" alt="Logo" class="footer-logo"> </div> <div class="footer-line"></div> <div class="footer-nav"> <a href="https://www.sptlabtech.com/products">Products</a> <a href="https://www.sptlabtech.com/company">Company</a> <a href="https://www.sptlabtech.com/culture">Culture</a> <a href="https://apply.workable.com/spt-labtech/">Careers</a> <a href="https://www.sptlabtech.com/resources">Resources</a> <a href="https://www.sptlabtech.com/contact">Contact</a> <a href="https://store.sptlabtech.com/">Shop</a> </div> <div class="footer-line"></div> <div class="footer-bottom"> <div class="column column-left"> <p style="font-size: 20px;"><strong>Subscribe to get our latest update</strong></p> <button class="subscribe-button" id="subscribeButton">Subscribe</button> </div> <div class="column column-right"> <p style="font-size: 20px;"> <strong>Follow Us</strong></p> <div class="social-icons"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com" target="_blank"> <img src="https://www.sptlabtech.com/hubfs/Quantifoil%20Website/Admin%20only/Logos/Teal%20LinkedIn%20Logo%20Icon%20PNG.png.png" alt="LinkedIn"> </a> <a href="https://www.twitter.com" target="_blank"> <img src="https://www.sptlabtech.com/hubfs/Twitter%20-%20X%20New%20logo.png" alt="X"> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="footer-final"> <div> <a href="https://www.sptlabtech.com/privacy">Privacy Policy</a> <a href="https://www.sptlabtech.com/legal">Legal</a> </div> <div class="footer-date"> <p>© 2024 SPT Labtech Ltd</p> </div> </div> </footer>  <div id="popupForm" class="popup"> <div class="popup-content"> <span class="close-btn" id="closePopup"></span>  <span id="hs_cos_wrapper_widget_1727255406258_" class="hs_cos_wrapper hs_cos_wrapper_widget hs_cos_wrapper_type_form" style="" data-hs-cos-general-type="widget" data-hs-cos-type="form"><h3 id="hs_cos_wrapper_form_117694254_title" class="hs_cos_wrapper form-title" data-hs-cos-general-type="widget_field" data-hs-cos-type="text"></h3> <div id="hs_form_target_form_117694254"></div> </span> </div> </div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </footer></div>  <script defer src="/hs/hsstatic/content-cwv-embed/static-1.1293/embed.js"></script> <script src="https://www.sptlabtech.com/hs-fs/hub/6586853/hub_generated/template_assets/85829631861/1690760505242/SPT-Labtech-2021/SPT-Labtech-Theme-2021/js/compiled.min.js"></script> <script> var hsVars = hsVars || {}; 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