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
Nel moderno lavoro di laboratorio, la tracciabilità e il monitoraggio continuo di numerosi campioni sono di fondamentale importanza. È qui che entra in gioco LAB-BOT-ONE, il tuo partner affidabile per l’etichettatura delle provette di laboratorio!
Questa soluzione di etichettatura avanzata offre una serie di funzioni e vantaggi che ottimizzano il flusso di lavoro e garantiscono che ogni campione sia etichettato correttamente.
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.
Opzioni di etichettatura complete
Con LAB-BOT-ONE puoi etichettare le provette del tuo laboratorio con una serie di informazioni per aumentare la tracciabilità e l’efficienza:
Codici a barre e codici 2D
Automatizza l'acquisizione e la gestione dei campioni scansionando le informazioni sul campione. Questo aumenta l'accuratezza e la velocità e riduce gli errori.
Pittogrammi e loghi
Usa i simboli visivi per identificare rapidamente i tipi di campione, le avvertenze di pericolo o le informazioni del produttore.
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.
Foundation for Automated Workflows
Automated pick and place operations form the backbone for downstream processes such as labeling, weighing, filling and sorting.
Why Automation Makes the Difference
Manual Tube Handling
- Manual transport of tubes between racks
- Manual alignment of tubes within racks
- High risk of mix-ups and incorrect positioning
- Repetitive handling leading to fatigue and variability
- Limited documentation of handling steps and positions
Automated Pick and Place with LABOTIQ Lab-Bots
- Automated transport and positioning of tubes across the deck
- Precise and repeatable placement based on defined geometry files
- Verified gripping through integrated sensors
- Reliable assignment of tubes to positions and process steps
- Consistent handling independent of operator influence