SmartLab Solutions GmbH develops the modular iHEX system, which integrates laboratory devices into a cohesive digital workflow, optimizing space and enhancing process automation in chemical, physical, and biological labs. The company addresses inefficiencies in traditional lab operations by replacing manual, paper-based processes with a fully connected and customizable infrastructure, enabling faster and more accurate research outcomes.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Traditional laboratories often rely on manual, paper-based processes, leading to inefficiencies, potential errors, and difficulties in data management and accessibility. Integrating diverse lab devices and automating workflows can be challenging, hindering research speed and accuracy.
Solution
SmartLab Solutions GmbH offers the iHEX system, a modular lab infrastructure that integrates laboratory devices into a cohesive, digitally supported workflow. The iHEX system replaces manual processes with a connected and customizable infrastructure, optimizing space utilization and enhancing process automation. By digitally supporting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and connecting all active devices with a novel process control system, iHEX enables faster, more accurate, and consistent research outcomes. The system builds upon existing lab infrastructure, integrating with a variety of devices to transform processes and facilitate a lab environment that adapts to the experiment rather than the equipment.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes research laboratories in the chemical, physical, and biological sectors seeking to optimize their workflows, improve data accuracy, and enhance overall efficiency through digitalization and automation.
Features
- Modular iHEX system for flexible experiment setup and intuitive workflow execution.
- Vendor-agnostic integration of existing lab devices into a unified digital environment.
- Process-driven arrangements via the iHEX connector, supporting diverse workflows in chemical, physical, and biological labs.
- Robotic solutions for automating repetitive tasks such as pipetting, mixing, and test execution.
- LABITUDE software connects sample IDs and details with measurement values and displays them graphically.
- Digital support of SOPs with audit trail for GMP compliance.
- Integration of software interfaces and automated solvent management for HPLC applications.