PALM SPRINGS, Calif.—On January 27, approximately 5000 scientists are expected to descend on the golf course-laden town of Palm Springs, nestled in the California mountains, to share experiences and learn about the latest in laboratory processes, equipment, and consumables. Central to the 11th Annual Meeting of the Association for Laboratory Automation is the exhibit floor, which will be provide more than 350 booths of scientific expertise to address any issue.