The challenges laboratories worldwide face are growing – more samples, more parameters, and fewer experienced staff, while striving for faster, more reliable results, more sustainability, and cost-efficiency. Standard benchtop automation systems help to overcome some of these burdens by handling repetitive tasks or liquid handling. However, many workflows require additional robotic arms for transferring the sample between different stations for sample preparation or analysis.
When standard automation reaches its limits, we go one step further. Our fully customized robotic automation solutions allow you to streamline your complex workflows, enhance precision, and maximize efficiency on a high level.
From vision to fully operational automation
Graphic showing the process to develop your tailored lab robotics solution
We take a structured approach and lead your project to success step by step. The typical process includes the following stages:
Understanding your needs – Identifying key requirements
Developing a concept – Developing a customized solution and definition of key milestones
Refining the details – Verifying and finetuning specifications
Finalizing the design – Final approval of detailed technical design
Engineering and assembly – with FAT (Factory Acceptance Test)
On-site installation and commissioning – after SAT (Site Acceptance Test)
Ongoing support and service – Ensuring long-term performance with Metrohm’s trusted expertise
This customized robotic system for Total Acid Number (TAN) and Total Base Number (TBN) was commissioned to a large contract laboratory with high sample loads.