- In March 2024, Thermo Fisher Scientific launched the iBlot 7 Western Blotting System, a new instrument designed to automate and accelerate the western blotting workflow. This innovative system offers improved speed, reproducibility, and ease of use, enhancing efficiency in research and clinical laboratories.
- In February 2024, Bio-Rad Laboratories introduced a new line of stain-free western blotting reagents, enabling faster visualization and quantification of proteins. These new reagents eliminate the need for traditional staining steps, reducing turnaround times and improving workflow efficiency.
- In January 2024, Merck KGaA announced a collaboration with a leading antibody manufacturer to develop highly specific and validated antibodies for western blotting applications. This collaboration aims to improve the reliability and reproducibility of western blotting assays.
- In December 2023, GE Healthcare launched a new high-resolution imaging system for western blotting, offering enhanced sensitivity and quantification capabilities. This advanced imaging system enables researchers to obtain more accurate and precise results.
- In November 2023, Roche Diagnostics expanded its portfolio of western blotting reagents with the launch of a new range of pre-optimized buffers and solutions. These ready-to-use reagents simplify the western blotting procedure and improve the consistency of results.



