DIY is not just for hobbyists. Companies face the build-or-buy question every day. This article demonstrates that you can build and validate your build with t

DIY is not just for hobbyists. Companies face the build-or-buy question every day. This article demonstrates that you can build and validate your build with the knowledge and skills expected of most principal investigators. If I were a lab director, I would want my people to be able to consider building when it makes sense, particularly since we can then integrate systems and tailor validation to our requirements. That's the stuff of proprietary IP and career advancement.