Automation solutions for laboratory consumables

Automation solutions for laboratory consumables

Through intelligent equipment, robot technology and digital systems, precise management, efficient operation and full-process traceability of consumables have been achieved. The automated management of laboratory consumables has evolved from simple inventory management to full-process intelligent management. This kind of optimization can improve the experimental efficiency, reduce human errors and optimize the allocation of resources.

Automation of consumables Inventory Management
Each consumable is assigned a unique "digital identity" by using RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) or QR code tags, and information such as inventory quantity, batch, and validity period is monitored in real time through sensors. By connecting to the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), laboratory personnel submit their demands through terminal devices. The system automatically matches the specifications of consumables and links the mechanical arm to complete sorting and packaging, reducing manual intervention.

Automated liquid handling system
By using pipetting robots, liquids of various specifications (single-channel and multi-channel) can be automatically and precisely distributed and drawn. An integrated system that combines liquid handling with other modules such as incubation, shaking and detection, an automated liquid handling system can precisely distribute and mix liquids, reducing errors caused by human operation.

The advantages of automation of laboratory consumables:
It can reduce labor by 50 to 80% in terms of efficiency and achieve continuous work processes around the clock.
2. The pipetting error is less than 0.5%. The coefficient of variation (CV) of automatic liquid handling is usually less than 5%, while that of manual pipetting is 10-15%.
3. Significant cost savings: Due to precise allocation and inventory control, the waste of consumables has been reduced by 20-30%.
The genomics laboratory processes over 10,000 samples every day, and automation is capable of handling such high-throughput workflows.