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AMF is excited to participate in the SLAS 2025 International Conference & Exhibition, taking place from January 25-29, 2025 at the San Diego Convention Center. This renowned event will bring together professionals from across the life sciences, biotech, and automation industries to showcase the latest innovations and technologies. We are thrilled to announce that Advanced Microfluidics (AMF) will be at booth 2827, where we will showcase our cutting-edge microfluidic components and custom systems that are transforming the way experiments are conducted.

Why visit AMF at SLAS 2025?

At AMF, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality microfluidic products designed for precision, flexibility, and innovation. Our expertise spans across a wide range of applications in the life sciences, including liquid handling, sample preparation, and complex custom system integrations. Whether you’re in research, pharmaceuticals, or diagnostics, our solutions are engineered to provide unparalleled performance, minimize dead volumes, and ensure accuracy in every experiment.

At booth 2827, you will have the opportunity to explore our product range, including:

• Industrial Microfluidic Programmable Syringe Pumps
• Microfluidic Standard & Custom Valve
• Custom System Integrations
• Microfluidic Rotary Valves for Precise Fluid Control

Our microfluidic components are designed with the highest level of precision, built with the expertise derived from the Swiss watchmaking tradition. They are tailored to meet the needs of both standard and highly specialized applications, ensuring efficient fluid handling and seamless integration with your existing systems.

Meet our experts

Our team at SLAS 2025 will include Christophe Przybyla, AMF’s Head of Marketing, and Maximilien Guérin, AMF’s CEO. Christophe and Maximilien bring years of experience and deep industry knowledge to the table. They will be available throughout the conference to discuss how AMF’s innovative microfluidic solutions can be integrated into your workflows to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability in your research and production processes.

Whether you’re looking for a customized system solution or seeking to optimize your current processes, Christophe and Maximilien will be ready to provide expert advice and answer all your questions.

Why AMF?

AMF stands apart with our commitment to customization and precision. We are passionate about working closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and deliver solutions that are specifically tailored to their requirements. From off-the-shelf microfluidic components to fully integrated custom systems, our products are engineered to minimize carryover volume, eliminate dead volume, and deliver fast, reliable results.

Get in touch

SLAS 2025 offers an exciting opportunity for us to connect with professionals from across the globe. If you’re planning to attend the conference, make sure to stop by booth 2827 and speak with our experts about how AMF can help you achieve your scientific and operational goals. For any inquiries or to schedule a meeting with our team in advance, please contact us.

We look forward to seeing you in San Diego!

PACIFIC BEACH, Calif. (KGTV) — If happiness is contagious, then Troy Horton from Pacific Beach is patient zero. He was born with autism, but made sure to never let that get in his way.

If anything, it’s propelled him forward, now landing what his family called the “opportunity of a lifetime.”

Troy might be a stranger to you, but in Pacific Beach, he’s a bit of a celebrity.

“They call me the mayor of Tecolote,” he joked. “The mayor of PB.”

That nickname is more than earned. He always shows up to support local high school athletics. There’s a little league baseball field unofficially named in his honor. He’s the bat boy for the University of San Diego baseball team, and he’s thrown out the first pitch at a Padres game.

What truly makes Troy a star, though, is his ability to find the silver lining in anything.

“What’s it like to live with autism, Troy?” ABC 10News asked.

“I love it!” he replied, grinning from ear to ear.

“What do you like about it?”

“I never get sick from it. I never die from it.”

Troy’s mom, Susie, said, “Troy looks at life through rose-colored glasses. The glass is always half full. It’s never heading towards empty.”

Well, Troy’s going to need those rose-colored glasses for his next big adventure.

“January 1st. Rose Parade,” he explained.

Troy will be walking alongside Kaiser Permanente’s float in the 2025 Rose Parade in Pasadena.

Rodger Dougherty, Kaiser’s Senior Director of Communications and Public Relations said it’s the 19th straight year they’ve had a float. However, they haven’t been accompanied by Special Olympians since 2016.

Troy is the first to be invited from San Diego. He has also been selected to be captain of the walkers.

This year’s theme? Best Day Ever.

Sounds meant to be.

“Every day is the best day ever with Troy,” Dougherty said. “His energy and exuberance, I mean it’s just it’s infectious. His teammates love it. We love it. It’s just, there is no better person on this planet to be our captain than Troy.”

Listen, even the most positive people sometimes worry about cracking under pressure.

“I hope I don’t trip and fall and break an ankle,” Troy said.

No matter what, he’s ready to start the new year with that same ol’ smile.

You can watch the 2025 Rose Parade on New Year’s Day starting at 8 a.m. on ABC 10News.

Follow ABC 10News Anchor Max Goldwasser on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.