Planning and construction of complete solutions for laboratory digitalization with the modular iHEX system, robotics and laboratory software
SmartLab Solutions GmbH
DresdenNew on Amplifa
About SmartLab Solutions
SmartLab Solutions is a full-service provider for laboratory digitalization based in Dresden. The company plans and builds complete solutions that integrate analytical instruments into digital workflows independently of manufacturer and replace paper-based, manual laboratory processes. The core product is the modular iHEX® system: honeycomb-shaped workbenches with a chemical- and heat-resistant glass-ceramic surface, into which analytical instruments, power supply and process control are functionally integrated. In addition, the company offers robotics automation (including cobot-supported sample sorting and preparation with image recognition), special machinery construction, and software development of the LABITUDE platform for process control and data connectivity. The services include process analysis, planning, implementation, training as well as applications such as automated solvent management for HPLC, pH measuring stations, and the digitalization of SOPs with audit trail for GMP compliance. Customers come from laboratory and analytical technology, chemistry, pharmaceutical quality control, drinking water analytics, pathology, biotechnology and food analytics.
- Site
- Dresden
- Processes
- Laboratory digitalization / integration of analytical instruments into digital workflows, iHEX® system – modular laboratory infrastructure with process control, Robotics automation (pipetting, mixing, test execution), manufacturer-independent, Cobot-supported sample sorting and sample preparation with image recognition, Special machinery construction, Automated solvent management for HPLC applications, pH measurement / pH station with LABITUDE software connectivity, Automated enzymatic tests / ELISA digitalization
- Materials
- Glass ceramic (chemical- and heat-resistant), Glass ceramic
- Certificates
- GMP-compliant SOP digitalization
- Industries
- Laboratory and analytical technology, Chemistry, Pharma/GMP quality control, Drinking water analytics, Pathology, Biotechnology
- 01
Process analysis of existing workflows
- 02
Planning of the digitalized workflows and laboratory infrastructure
- 03
Manufacturing and instrument integration of the iHEX modules in the workshop
- 04
Implementation of robotics and special machinery
- 05
Software connectivity (LABITUDE, LIMS/LADS)
- 06
Training and commissioning
Materials and Components
Glass ceramic
Chemical- and heat-resistant surface of the iHEX workbenches.
Location
Dresden
DEHeadquarters, planning and workshop (special machinery construction, iHEX manufacturing)
- Materials
- Glass ceramic (iHEX surfaces)
- iHEX workbenches (honeycomb-shaped, modular)
- Cobot for sample sorting/sample preparation with image recognition
- Magnetic stirrers (integrated in iHEX)
- Microsoft HoloLens (AR workflow navigation)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory digitalization / integration of analytical instruments into digital workflowsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| iHEX® system – modular laboratory infrastructure with process controlAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Robotics automation (pipetting, mixing, test execution), manufacturer-independentAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Cobot-supported sample sorting and sample preparation with image recognitionAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Special machinery constructionEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automated solvent management for HPLC applicationsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| pH measurement / pH station with LABITUDE software connectivityTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automated enzymatic tests / ELISA digitalizationTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Intralogistics of microtiter platesAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Handling of microscope slides (pathology laboratory)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Quality control / refractometric analytics (VariRef)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
5 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iHEX workbenches (honeycomb-shaped, modular) | SmartLab Solutions iHEX | – | – | – | Dresden |
| Cobot for sample sorting/sample preparation with image recognition | – | – | – | – | Dresden |
| Refractometer | SCHMIDT + HAENSCH VariRef | – | – | – | – |
| Magnetic stirrer (integrated in iHEX) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Augmented reality headset | Microsoft HoloLens | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Compliance
The digitalization of standard operating procedures (SOPs) with audit trail supports GMP compliance; digital workflow guidance and instrument-synchronized software increase the reproducibility of results.
| Evidence | Dresden |
|---|---|
| GMP-compliant SOP digitalization |
History
- 2021
Website/imprint online since May 2021
- 2022
Presence at analytica 2022 and ACHEMA 2022 (Connected Quality Control)