Which IoT-enabled scientific instrument was first to achieve widespread adoption in research labs, creating a new standard for connected equipment in scientific retail?

The scientific equipment retail sector has been transformed by Internet of Things (IoT) technology, creating 'smart labs' that can track experiments, monitor equipment performance, and automate data collection. These connected scientific instruments and systems are changing how research is conducted and how scientific retailers market their products. Test your knowledge about this cutting-edge intersection of science retail and IoT!

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Smart Spectrophotometers (2009) - allowing remote calibration and results sharing
IoT-Connected Centrifuges (2012) - with predictive maintenance and usage analytics
Networked PCR Thermocyclers (2007) - featuring remote programming and real-time monitoring
Cloud-Integrated Mass Spectrometers (2010) - with automated data storage and analysis