Sample Registration and Reformatting

Every tube in the right place.

Application Overview

In modern laboratory workflows, reliable traceability and clear identification of laboratory tubes are essential. Automated tube labeling supports both individual tube identification and batch-based labeling, depending on the application and workflow requirements.

Each tube can be labeled with a unique identifier, or multiple tubes can be consistently labeled with the same information, for example during kit preparation or batch processing. By standardizing the labeling process, manual handling is reduced and the risk of mix-ups is minimized, even when processing large numbers of tubes.

Typical Use Cases

Reformatting between racks

Sorting by barcode or order

Preparation for downstream processes

Pooling / splitting of tube sets

Workflow Description

Pick

A tube is picked from the source rack and transported to the processing position.

Barcode Reading

The tube is identified by reading its barcode to assign it to the corresponding dataset or workflow.

Optional Weighing

The tube can be weighed to determine its current mass as part of the registration process.

Place

Based on the identification and optional measurement, a target rack or position is selected and the tube is transported and placed accordingly.

Key Benefits

High-Resolution Label Printing

High-resolution label printing with 600 dpi for clear, precise and easily readable labels.

Consistent Label Placement

Precise and repeatable label positioning for a uniform appearance across all tubes.

Flexible Label Content

Support for logos, images and pictograms to enable clear visual identification and customized labeling.

Dynamic Label Fields

Support for dynamic label fields such as counters, date and time stamps, as well as process-related information including measured weight or filled volume.

Automated Barcode and 2D Code Generation

Automatic generation of various barcode formats and 2D codes based on variable data fields such as lot and batch information.

Integrated Hardware and Consumables

Complete labeling solution from a single source, including the system, ready-to-use label formats and high-quality ribbons for reliable and consistent results.