So long and, for many, good riddance, 2020! This year was dominated by the global pandemic: It forced researchers to devise creative approaches to continue their studies, drove technology firms to innovate new ways to promote their offerings in the absence of trade shows, and adapted many of us to designing components or solving mathematical riddles surrounded by toddlers and pets, versus having knowledgeable colleagues at arm’s length. In the face of these challenges, our industry rose up with expertise in UV disinfection and thermal camera-based body temperature screening, as well as microscopy tools and techniques to aid virologists and other researchers at the forefront of treatment and vaccination efforts. In addition to some of these feats, this edition reviews the biggest industry news, most significant technological achievements, and popular products from the past 12 months.