In analytical chemistry, sample preparation refers to the ways in which a sample is treated prior to its analysis. Preparation is a very important step and many different techniques are used like dilution, concentration, drying, centrifugation (separation), filtering, etc.
Valuable samples have to be stored secure in a cost effective way. As in many labs the amount of samples is increasing, new and smarter technologies are needed for storage. Low energy consumption, small footprint, traceability and reliability are the keywords.