Reliable Tube Handling – One Tube at a Time

Automated transport and positioning of laboratory tubes throughout the workflow.

Automated Pick and Place of Laboratory Tubes and Vials

En el trabajo de laboratorio moderno, la trazabilidad y el seguimiento sin fisuras de numerosas muestras son de vital importancia. Aquí es donde entra en juego el LAB-BOT-ONE: ¡tu socio fiable para etiquetar tubos de laboratorio!
Esta solución avanzada de etiquetado ofrece una serie de funciones y ventajas que optimizan tu flujo de trabajo y garantizan que todas las muestras estén correctamente etiquetadas.

How Pick and Place Works

Coordinated Multi-Axis Tube Handling

During a pick operation, the Lab-Bot moves the transport bridge along the longitudinal axis (X) across the deck to the selected tube position. At the same time, the gripper inside the transport bridge is positioned along the transverse axis (Y) to align precisely with the target vessel. In parallel, the gripper jaws open to the predefined gripping width for the respective tube or vial.

Once the gripper is positioned above the target location, it moves downward along the vertical axis (Z) and closes its jaws until the integrated sensor confirms that the vessel has been securely gripped. The gripper then retracts along the Z-axis, lifting the vessel completely into the transport bridge. This completes the pick operation.

For placement, the transport bridge moves to the defined destination position using coordinated motion along the X and Y axes. After reaching the target location, the gripper moves downward along the Z-axis and opens its jaws to release the vessel. The tube is placed precisely at the defined position, completing the place operation.

Amplias opciones de etiquetado

Con el LAB-BOT-ONE, puedes etiquetar tus tubos de laboratorio con información variada para aumentar la trazabilidad y la eficacia:

Código de barras y códigos 2D

Automatiza la captura y gestión de muestras escaneando la información de la muestra. Esto aumenta la precisión y la velocidad y reduce los errores.

Pictogramas y logotipos

Utiliza símbolos visuales para identificar rápidamente los tipos de muestras, las advertencias de peligro o la información del fabricante.

Vessels

Vessel definition files describe the geometric properties of the tubes or vials as well as process-relevant parameters. In addition to vessel dimensions, these files define parameters required for opening and closing screw caps, enabling reliable decapping and capping operations as part of automated workflows.

Key Benefits

Flexible Deck Configuration

A modular deck concept with carriers, racks and vessels allows flexible and application-specific laboratory layouts.

Automated Path and Position Calculation

All tube positions and movement paths are calculated automatically, ensuring precise and repeatable handling across the deck.

Data-Driven Deck Definition

Deck layouts are defined by geometry files, enabling new racks, carriers and vessels to be integrated without mechanical modifications.

Wide Vessel Compatibility

A universal gripper handles laboratory vessels ranging from small HPLC vials to 50 ml centrifuge tubes without mechanical adjustment.

Secure and Verified Gripping

A centrally guided four-jaw gripper ensures reliable gripping without deforming tubes or caps, while integrated sensors verify successful gripping.