LABORATORY AUTOMATION · INTEGRATED PROJECT SOLUTIONS

Custom laboratory automation and system integration

From individual process steps to a customized complete system: Labsun combines robotics, sample handling, liquid handling, centrifugation, process control, and data into a seamless laboratory workflow.

Process analysis
Feasibility / PoC
System integration
Acceptance & Support
Employees operating an automated cell culture production facility developed by Labsun
From process to robust system.
01Technical Classification02Early Risk Assessment
03Modular Integration04Documented Handover

01From input to result

The process dictates the architecture.

01Sample FeedingContainers, Carriers, Identification
02PreparationDosing, Mixing, Pipetting
03CentrifugationRotor, Temperature, Safety
04TransferTransport, Handover, Interfaces
05DocumentationStatus, Data, Traceability

MODULAR SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

What Labsun connects into a workflow

Not a loose collection of individual devices: The modules are selected, tested, and connected based on the actual sample flow.

01

Herolab CENTRIFUGE TECHNOLOGY

RobotCen / SmartCen as a process module

Automated centrifugation is planned into the overall system to match the vessel, rotor, temperature requirements, and material flow.

  • ✓ Loading and unloading in automated cells
  • ✓ Process parameters and status monitoring
  • ✓ Integration into material flow and control

Checkpoint: Vessel, rotor, temperature, material flow

02

LIQUID HANDLING

Dosing and Transfer

For defined volumes, reproducible transfers, and suitable liquid properties.

Checkpoint: Medium, volume, accuracy

03

SAMPLE HANDLING

Identify and transport

Vessels, racks, and sample paths are clearly guided and transferred to subsequent steps.

Checkpoint: Container, cycle time, traceability

04

SYSTEM INTEGRATION

Control and exchange data

Device states, process releases, and relevant data are consolidated in a common control sequence.

Checkpoint: Interfaces, rights, documentation

APPLICATION AREAS

Three examples. Always a different bottleneck.

The illustrations show exemplary application scenarios with product relevance to the Labsun, Herolab, and LabTech portfolios. The specific process design is only developed after process analysis.

Automated food sample preparation with real Flex-MVP and Herolab benchtop centrifuge
Concept illustration with real product relevance
01 · Food Analytics

Standardize recurring preparation

Typical Bottleneck
Many similar samples, manual transfers
Possible Workflow
Identify → Dose → Mix → Transfer
Automated workflow for water analysis with real Flex-MVP and Labsun XUE system
Concept illustration with real product relevance
02 · Environmental & Water Analysis

Safely guide variable samples through the process

Typical Bottleneck
Different matrices and containers
Possible Workflow
Capture → Prepare → Separate → Document
Automated soil sample preparation with real Flex-MVP and Herolab benchtop centrifuge
Concept illustration with real product relevance
03 · Soil Analysis

Make robust work steps reproducible

Typical Bottleneck
Heterogeneous samples and high handling effort
Possible Workflow
Feed → Dose → Digestion → Transfer

Automated cell production line with CO₂ cell culture, aseptic handling, and compact Herolab RobotCen FR
Concept illustration with real product relevance

PROJECT EXPERIENCE · 2020–2023

Customized cell production as a complete system

During this period, Labsun developed and built a customized, fully automated system for cell production. The example demonstrates the ability to integrate multiple process steps into a common system architecture.

01Customized Development
02Multiple Integrated Process Steps
03Construction of a Complete System

Classification: The illustration is a conceptual representation of the customized complete system and integrates the real product form of the Herolab RobotCen FR. Project details, performance data, and customer name are not published here.

FROM IDEA TO SYSTEM

Four clear decision points

Each phase ends with a verifiable result. This makes it clear early on what is technically feasible and economically justifiable.

01

Process analysis

Record samples, volumes, throughput, quality criteria, and existing equipment.

Result: robust requirements profile

02

Feasibility / PoC

Specifically test critical manipulations, interfaces, and risks.

Result: Go, adjustment, or stop

03

Integration

Combine mechanics, control, safety, and data flow into one system.

Result: integrated system

04

Acceptance & Support

Review, document, hand over, and define ongoing support.

Result: agreed operating framework

QUICK PROJECT CHECK

Where does your process lose time today?

Four pieces of information are sufficient for an initial technical assessment. We check which process steps are suitable for automation and what information is still missing.

No finished specification required
Technical classification before product selection
Confidential documents after consultation

For an initial assessment

These four pieces of information help us to technically classify your process.

01ApplicationBriefly describe process and goal
02Samples / ContainersSpecify type, format, and material
03Desired ThroughputSpecify samples per hour or day
04Quality RequirementFor example, temperature or traceability

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BRIEFLY EXPLAINED

Frequently asked questions before project start

Do I need a complete requirements specification before getting started?

No. For the initial project check, the process goal, sample type, container, throughput, and key quality requirements are sufficient.

Can existing equipment be integrated?

This will be checked on a case-by-case basis regarding interfaces, safety, process times, and manufacturer approvals.

Can a single centrifuge be automated as a standalone module?

Yes. Depending on the application, a single centrifuge module can be useful or serve as a starting point for a larger workflow.