Laboratory Automation and Robotics

AB Controls
Custom hardware and software for factory automation, laboratory automation, data acquisition, motion control, robotics and machine vision applications.
http://www.abcontrols.com/

ABgene
Manufactures molecular biology reagents, plastic consumables and instrumentation for the life sciences market, including products for PCR.
http://www.abgene.com/

accelab Laborautomations
Automation and software solutions in combinatorial chemistry, biotechnology and materials science.
http://www.accelab.de/

ACME-Automation
Services and products for laboratory automation.
http://www.acme-automation.com/

Adept Technology
Designs, manufactures, and markets factory automation components and systems.
http://www.adept.com/main/index.html

Advanced Automation
Turnkey supplier of custom hardware solutions.
http://www.aautomation.com/

Advanced ChemTech
Synthesis instrumentation, and chemicals for combinatorial, organic and peptide chemistry.
http://www.peptide.com/

Advent Design
Custom engineering solutions and services in automation, product and machine design.
http://www.adventdesign.com/

Agencourt Bioscience
Provides products and services for the genomics and proteomics industries.
http://www.agencourt.com/

A.I. Scientific
Develops and manufactures smart automation systems for pathology, industrial and environmental laboratories.
http://www.aiscientific.com/

Amersham Biosciences
Biotechnology systems, products and services for drug discovery, genomics, proteomics, and manufacture of biopharmaceuticals. (pop ups and banner ads)
http://www.amershambiosciences.com/

Anthos Labtec Instruments
Measurement technologies and washer for microplates.
http://www.anthos-labtec.com/

Applied Biosystems
Basic research, commercial research (pharmaceutical and biotechnology) and standardized testing, including forensic human identification, HIV genotyping and food testing.
http://www.appliedbiosystems.com/

Applied Robotics
Automation accessories.
http://www.arobotics.com/

Arrick Robotics
Mobile robots, stepper motor systems, XY positioning tables, automation accessories, technical information.
http://www.robotics.com/

Autodose
Automated precision powder dispensing equipment that is used in research and development laboratories.
http://www.autodose.ch/

AutoGen
Fully automated nucleic acid extraction instruments and colony/plaque picking systems.
http://www.autogen.com/

Automation and Robotics Research Institute
University of Texas manufacturing research, education and technology center.
http://arri.uta.edu/

The Automation Partnership (TAP)
High throughput screening, genomics automation, informatics, robotic cell culture, liquid handling and compound storage and retrieval.
http://www.automationpartnership.com/

AutomationSolutions
Automation components.
http://www.automationsolutions.com/

AVISO - Your Innovator for Lab Automation
Manufacturer of multifunctional robot for automatically isolating individual cells and cell clones, and a modular liquid handling system that uses micro-annular gear pumps to pipette precise amounts of fluids without changing the heads of the pump.
http://www.aviso-gmbh.de/

Axon Instruments
Laboratory instruments and software for the neurosciences and genomics, and clinical monitoring instruments for neurosurgery and neurology.
http://www.axon.com/

Barnstead International
Water distillation systems, sterilizers, stirring hotplates, furnaces, ovens, CO2 and shaking incubators, heating mantles, melting point apparatus, cryogenic storage systems, dispensers, chart recorders, fluorometers and spectrophotometers.
http://www.barnsteadthermolyne.com//index.cfm

Beckman Coulter
Automation tools for research applications, from modular liquid handling systems to integrated robotic systems.
http://www.beckman-coulter.com/products/Discipline/Life_Science_Research/pr_disc_labauto_rsch.asp

Beecher Instruments Microarray Technology
Manual and automated tissue microarray instruments and accessories.
http://www.beecherinstruments.com

Berthold Detection Systems
Biomedical detection systems.
http://www.berthold-ds.com/

Biacore
Label-free surface plasmon resonance (SPR) based technology for studying biomolecular interactions in real time.
http://www.biacore.com/

Bio-Automation
Manufacturer of laboratory automation equipment, focusing on high throughput screening.
http://www.bio-automation.com/

BioDot
Manufactures a wide line of specialty equipment modules for the use in the production of rapid biodiagnostic test devices.
http://www.biodot.com/

Biometra
Biometra develops, manufactures and sells products for the molecular biology and biochemistry market, including Peltier driven multiple thermocyclers, electrophoresis instruments and specialised blotting devices.
http://www.biometra.com/

Biosero
Automated liquid handling and synthesis.
http://www.bioseroinc.com/

Biotage
Produces automated systems for the parallel purification and screening of the high number of compounds generated by combinatorial chemistry.
http://www.biotage.com/

Bio-Tek
Biomedical testing equipment, laboratory instrumentation, associated software programs and integrated systems.
http://www.biotek.com/

Biotrin
Specialists in the detection of parvovirus b19, herpesvirus-6, herpesvirus-8 and GST assays to monitor organ and tissue damage.
http://www.biotrin.com/

BioTrove
Biochip applications include drug discovery, diversity screening, genomics, proteomics, biosensors and clinical diagnostic tools.
http://www.biotrove.com/

BioTX Automation, Inc.
Laboratory automation development company.
http://www.biotxautomation.com

BMG Labtech
Manufacturer of microplate measurement and handling systems for basic research and High Throughput Screening.
http://www.bmglabtech.com

Bohdan and Myriad
Reagent preparation and liquid handling, purification and workup, synthesis, process development.
http://www.bohdan.com/

Brandel
Manufactures laboratory equipment for the biomedical research industry, including automated sample preparation and harvesting systems, superfusion systems, microdispensers, filter paper, test plates.
http://www.brandel.com/

Brooks Automation
Automated processing systems for genomic, proteomic, diagnostic, and drug discovery laboratories.
http://parallab.brooks.com

Caliper Life Sciences, Inc.
Designs and manufacturers Labchip devices and systems in high-throughput screening for drug discovery, medical treatment, and biological and genetic research.
http://www.caliperls.com/

Canadian Robotics
Provides services in supporting robotic automation industry in North America.
http://www.canadian-robotics.com

Carl Zeiss
Developed a screening system for Ultra High Throughput Screening (UHTS) for pharmaceutical drug research.
http://www.zeiss.de/de/micro/home_e.nsf/Inhalt-FrameDHTML/923F48116E9897AB41256A7200352CFC

CCRI
Clinical automation and sample transport.
http://www.robocart.com/

Cellomics
Automating drug discovery through its cell-based product platform.
http://www.cellomics.com/

CEM
Microwave synthesis, medicinal chemistry, lead optimization and drug development.
http://www.cemsynthesis.com/

Central Development
Manufacturer and distributor of laboratory autosamplers and auto Injectors for gas chromatography. Laboratory automation for liquid chromatograpy. Automation for analysers and other laboratory equip.
http://www.centraldevelopmentllc.com/

CETAC Technologies
Product based solutions for the analysis of elements in samples ranging from drinking water and high purity acids to radio-active waste.
http://www.cetac.com/

Cetek
Natural extract screening, compound isolation, structural analysis, automation and engineering to identify novel drug leads.
http://www.cetek.com/

Chemspeed
Chemistry instruments and consumables including fully automated parallel synthesizers and instruments for high throughput solid dispensing and liquid handling.
http://www.chemspeed.com/

Computype
Pre-printed bar code label suppliers, on-demand label printing systems, automatic applicating systems, custom software and interfaces, materials and adhesives.
http://www.computype.com/

CTC Analytics
Develops and manufactures laboratory front end automation systems.
http://www.ctc.ch/

CyBio
Modular technology platforms for automated drug research, high throughput screening, liquid handling, luminescence readers.
http://www.cybio-ag.com/

DYNEX Technologies
Microplate luminometers, fluorometers, absorbance readers and microplates for biotechnology, biomedical research, clinical diagnostics.
http://www.dynextechnologies.com/

E and K Scientific
High Throughput Screening and robotics supplies, as well as general laboratory plasticware.
http://www.eandkscientific.com/

Epsilon Engineering
Robotics automation technology using conveyor and material handling systems. Other work includes CAD drafting and factory layout design.
http://www.epsilon-engineering.co.uk

EPSON Factory Automation/Robotics
High precision industrial robots, PC based controls, machine vision systems and other automation products.
http://robots.epson.com/

ESD Genomics
Laboratory automation equipment used with the laboratory.
http://www.esd.ornl.gov/facilities/genomics/equipment.html

Eshed Robotec
Packages for educational robotics, CIM, automation, multimedia curriculum, simulation software, advanced manufacturing technologies for all educational levels.
http://www.eshed.com/

Everest
Analytik Jena AG authorized dealer and agent.
http://analytikjena.100free.com

Evotec OAI
Offers integrated services which cover the drug discovery process.
http://www.evotecoai.com/

FANUC Robotics
Designs, engineers and manufactures robots and robotic systems as well as software, controls and vision products for the development of robotic systems.
http://www.fanucrobotics.com/

Gene Chips
"Monitoring the genome on a chip" - the basics about DNA microarray technology and a comprehensive list of academic and industrial links.
http://www.gene-chips.com/

GeneData
Computational analysis of genomes, transcriptomes, proteomes, and metabolomes as well as compound libraries.
http://www.genedata.com/

Genetix
Picking, arraying, gridding, replicating, rearraying, and microarraying robots and consumables for the molecular biology industry.
http://www.genetix.com/

Genetix Reagents
Suppliers of reagents and equipment for DNA analysis.
http://www.genpakdna.com/

Genevac
Solvent evaporation and parallel synthesis technologies for drug discovery research.
http://www.genevac.com/

Genomic Solutions
Genomic and proteomic instrumentation, software, consumables and services.
http://www.genomicsolutions.com/

Gentra Systems
DNA/RNA purification equipment and methods.
http://www.gentra.com/

Gilson
Automated liquid handling, and fraction collectors.
http://www.gilson.com/

Global Array
Provides machinery and materials to convert drug discovery or genetic testing lab to array tape automation.
http://www.global-array.com/

Gyros
Laboratory processes are miniaturized and integrated into application-specific CD microlaboratories.
http://www.gyros.com/

Hampton Research
Research tools for the crystallization of proteins, peptides, nucleic acids, and small molecules.
http://www.hamptonresearch.com/

HEL
Instrumentation for process optimization and parallel synthesis, reaction and process hazards measurement, and automated chemical synthesis.
http://www.hel-inc.com/

HEL
Provider of automated research and development equipment, for high-throughput experimentation and calorimetry. Based in the UK, with offices in Europe and the US.
http://www.helgroup.com/

HettichLab
Products include bench-top, micro, cyto, kneewell and floor-standing centrifuges for research, industrial and medical applications.
http://www.hettich-ag.ch/en/zentrifugen.htm

Hielscher
Sonicator for microplates can be used for the deagglomeration, dispersing, degassing and for cell disruption.
http://www.hielscher.com/ultrasonics/i250mtp_p.htm

Hielscher Microtiter Plate Sonication
The UIP250MTP allows for the consistent sonication of an entire microtiter plate within the sonotrode. It can be used for the deagglomeration, dispersing, degassing and for the cell disruption.
http://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/1995h0.php

Horizon Specialty
Products for high throughput sample preparation.
http://www.horizon-specialty.com/

H+P Labortechnik
Magnetic stirrers and steam sterilizers.
http://www.hp-lab.de/

Imetronic
Creates and manufactures automatic instruments for behavior research in neurobiology and pharmacology.
http://www.imetronic.com/anglais/Catalogue.html

Innovadyne Technologies, Inc.
Non-contact high-precision liquid-handling instruments that enable miniaturized screening assays, bead and cell-based assays, protein crystallization screens, and low-volume genomic amplification protocols.
http://www.innovadyne.com/

Innovative Instruments
Provides analytical and quality control devices for research and development and QC laboratories. Products include a line of Validation Plates for microplate readers and Ultra-Fast Fluorescence Lifetime detectors.
http://www.3i-usa.com/

IntelliBio, behavior instruments
Creates and manufactures automatic instruments for behavior research in neurobiology and pharmacology.
http://www.intelli-bio.com/en/index.php

Intelligent Automation Systems
Custom automation and inspection equipment.
http://www.automationonline.com/

Intelligent Laboratory Solutions
Providing products and services that improve laboratory research and development and batch process manufacturing.
http://www.chromsmart.com/

InterPage
On-site paging and messaging solutions.
http://www.iplp.com

Invitrogen
Products and application areas include fluorescence polarization, drug metabolism, recombinant human proteins, PCR, molecular and cell biology, and contract manufacturing services.
http://www.invitrogen.com/

Jade
Design and build of custom automated machines and systems; precision machining and tooling; precision dies and stampings; and cable harnesses and contract manufacturing of electromechanical assemblies.
http://www.jadecorp.com/

J-KEM Scientific
Temperature controllers, vacuum controllers, combinatorial reactors, parallel reactors, robotics, automation, reaction blocks, custom lab equipment.
http://www.jkem.com/

JPI
Custom laboratory automation systems and integration.
http://www.jpi-inc.com/

JTECH
Solutions for wireless messaging, used to monitor laboratory automation.
http://www.jtech.com/

JTECH Communications
Solutions for wireless messaging, used to monitor laboratory automation.
http://www.restaurantpaging.com

KBiosystems
Products for high throughput genomics, proteomics and high throughput screening.
http://www.kbiosystems.com/

Keyence
Sensors, machine vision systems, measuring instruments, bar code readers, PLCs and other factory automation sensor products.
http://world.keyence.com/

korteks
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions and integration services for a diverse range of industries, sensor tags, active tags, and automated data collection.
http://www.korteks.com/

Lab Automation AGVs
Mobile robots for automated delivery of up to 200lb payload in a laboratory environment.
http://www.mobilerobots.com

Lab Automation provider
Distributor of automated equipment in Denmark.
http://www.lat-int.dk/

Lab Automation Robots Dot Com
Resources for automation products and turnkey automation systems for a variety of laboratory applications in the life sciences industry and the advanced manufacturing sectors.
http://www.labautomationrobots.com/

Lab Services
Liquid handling, fluorescence readers, robotics, fully automated MTP laboratories, consumables.
http://www.lab-services.nl

Labcyte
Automated pipetting workstations, automatic microplate washers, magnetic bead washers, DNA extraction working decks, HTS plate replicators, microplate incubators and microplate coolers.
http://www.labcyte.com/

Labman Automation
Labman designs and manufactures complete robotic solutions for pharmaceutical, and analytical labs.
http://www.labman.co.uk/

LEAP Technologies
Front-end automation for chromatography, mass spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and other analytical techniques.
http://www.leaptec.com/

LRIG SouthEast
Provide a physical and virtual meeting place for scientists and engineers interested in furthering the field of laboratory automation. Facilitate communication among users and vendors of laboratory automation.
http://lab-robotics.org/southeast/

Luminex
Technology measures multiple analytes simultaneously in a single reaction vessel.
http://www.luminexcorp.com/

Magnetic Biosolutions
Robotic instrumentation and protocols for various nucleic acid purifications and sample preparations using magnetic bead technology. Examples of sample preparations: DNA sequence reaction clean-up, SNP analysis, micro arrays, PCR clean-up, ssDNA generation, mRNA purification.
http://www.magbio.com

MEKAnize Robots and Engineering
Manufacturer of standard and custom-engineered SCARA, Cartesian, and Gantry robots.
http://www.mekanize.com/

Millipore
Technologies, tools and services for the development and production of new therapeutic drugs.
http://www.millipore.com/

Miltenyi Biotec
Automated bench-top magnetic cell sorter using the MACS technology, sorting up to 10 million cells per second, e.g. CD34+ progenitor cells.
http://www.automacs.info/

Misonix Sonicators and Ductless Fume Hoods
Manufacturer of Sonicator ultrasonic liquid processors and full line of ductless fume hoods. Misonix is also a world leader in ultrasonic medical devices.
http://misonix.com

MMI Scientific
Prototype laboratory equipment including effusion cells for measuring the vapor pressure of agrochemicals and low volume flow cells for determining in-vitro percutaneous penetration, 384 well dot blot manifolds and 384 well low volume reservoirs.
http://www.mmiscientific.com/

Molecular Devices
Cell and plate washers and dispensers, bioanalytical measurement systems, cell harvesters, supernatant collection system.
http://www.moleculardevices.com/

Motoman
Provides a wide variety of robots for a broad range of applications.
http://www.motoman.com/

MTS Systems
Equipment for mechanical testing and simulation: vehicle testing, material testing, aerospace testing, noise and vibration, custom engineering; position sensors and servo motors, for process automation.
http://www.mts.com/

Multitrator Multi-Mode Titration Systems
Automated titration systems featuring thermometric, potentiometric, optical and conductometric endpoint detection as standard.
http://www.multitrator.com/

MWG-Biotech
Automated systems for high throughput sequencing or the production of microarrays; and thermal cyclers.
http://www.mwg-biotech.com/

New Precision Technology
Standard and semi-custom automated systems for dispensing, soldering, gasketing, conformal coating, and pick and place assembly.
http://www.nptinc.com/

Nexus Biosystems
Library synthesis, compound storage and management, and protein crystal imaging and incubation.
http://www.nexusbio.com/

Orchid BioSciences
Products, services and technologies for single nucleotide polymorphism, or SNP, scoring and genetic diversity analyses.
http://www.orchid.com/

Panasonic Factory Automation
Manufacturing and assembly equipment.
http://www.panasonicfa.com/

Parker Daedal
Motion solutions including positioners, linear servo motors, precision ball-screws, and belt driven tables for life sciences automation applications.
http://www.daedalpositioning.com/

PerkinElmer Life Sciences
Provides equipment for drug discovery, research, and clinical screening.
http://lifesciences.perkinelmer.com/

Personal Chemistry
Integrated approach to chemical synthesis.
http://www.personalchemistry.com/

Phenix1
Tools for molecular technology, lab equipment and supplies.
http://www.phenix1.com/

Pierce Chemical
Protein chemistry, sample handling, immunology and chromatography.
http://www.piercenet.com/

pION
Solubility and permeability measurement.
http://www.pion-inc.com/

Production Robotics
Contract engineering and manufacturing service to clients in the biotechnology, diagnostics, microsurgery, pharmaceutical packaging, food processing, electronics manufacturing and automotive industries.
http://www.productionrobotics.com/

Protedyne
Genome-based drug discovery equipment.
http://www.protedyne.com/

Pyrosequencing AB
Solutions for applied genetic analysis based on a simple-to-use DNA sequencing technique.
http://www.pyrosequencing.com/

Q3DM
High Throughput Microscopy.
http://www.q3dm.com/

Qiagen
Products and services for life science research, molecular diagnostics, genomics, and gene therapy.
http://www.qiagen.com

Radiometer Analytical
Laboratory instrumentation for pH, ion and conductivity measurements; titration and automation; trace analysis; electrochemistry.
http://www.radiometer-analytical.com/

RoboDesign International
Develops and manufactures automation solutions for the biotech industry, and offers engineering consulting services.
http://www.robodesign.com/

Robosoft
Robosoft provides robotics solutions and generic components for researchers.
http://www.robosoft.fr/

Rohasys
Products for automation of sample (pre) treatment, weighing, measurements of BOD, pH, conductivity, turbidity and the interfacing of systems and instruments.
http://www.rohasys.com/

Sankyo Robotics
Offers a line of SCARAs, Cartesian Coordinate, Track Mounted and various other robot systems targeted at small parts assembly and handling applications.
http://www.sankyo.com/home.html

Sartorius AG
Benchtop automation for sample weighing.
http://www.sartorius.com/

Scinomix
Biotech robotic automation and laboratory LIMS software.
http://www.scinomix.com/

Scope
UK company designing and manufacturing UHF radio systems for on-site paging, telemetry and security applications.
http://www.scope-uk.com/

Sias
Robotic XYZ automated liquid handling modules and workstations, and modules for OEM integration and bench application.
http://www.sias.biz

Smart Holograms
Patented "sensor holograms" for various applications in the Life Sciences industry (specifically Diagnostics, Drug Discovery Systems and Medical Devices).
http://www.SmartHolograms.com/

Sonics and Materials, Inc.
Ultrasonic liquid processors for dispersing, blending, atomizing and expediting chemical reactions.
http://www.sonics.biz/

SOTAX
Development and production of test appliances and automated systemsfor pharmaceutical companies.
http://www.sotax.com/

Specs
Diverse Screening Libraries (HTS), Targeted Libraries, Building Blocks, Natural Products, Cheminformatic Services, Compound Handling projects, Contract Research and Custom Synthesis.
http://www.specs.net/

S-T Robotics
Bench top robot arms for light industry, laboratory and nuclear applications.
http://www.strobotics.com/

Stäubli Robotics
High speed and precision robots for all automation needs.
http://www.staubli.com/WEB/staubli.nsf/?Open

Surface Optics
Optical and thermal analysis, characterization and exploitation of surface properties. Measurement and modeling of optical property data.
http://www.surfaceoptics.com/

Tecan
Development and manufacturing of solutions for specimen handling and detection for diagnostic and life science.
http://www.tecan.com/

TechElan
Technologies for Drug Discovery, Life Sciences and other industrial applications.
http://www.techelan.com/

The Technology Partnership (TTP)
Provides integrated biology/hardware solutions in areas such as High Throughput Screening (HTS) and diagnostics.
http://www.ttp.com/

TekCel
Microplate, tube, and cryo vial management systems for pharmaceutical drug discovery laboratory automation, including inert low temperature compound storage and retrieval, liquid handling, and high throughput screening (HTS) assays.
http://www.tekcel.com/

Tekmar-Dohrmann
Sample preparation and analysis technologies, including: Purge and Trap, Headspace, Air Analysis, Total Organic Carbons (TOC), Solid Phase Extraction (SPE), Laboratory Products.
http://www.tekmar.com/

ThalesNano
Provides microscale flow instruments and reactors, for continuous synthesis in pharmaceutical and biotechnology applications. Overview of products, technology, and company.
http://thalesnano.com

Titertek
Precision liquid handling in the microliter range and stacker based microplate instrumentation for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, life science research institutions, clinical laboratories and diagnostic products manufacturers.
http://www.titertek.com/

Tomtec
Manufactures and distributes sample processing apparatus for microplates.
http://www.tomtec.com/

Torcon Instruments
Microplate-based instrumentation including Optical Density Readers, Luminometers, Fluorometers, Precision Fluid Dispensing, Automated Microplate Manipulating and Positioning.
http://www.torconinstruments.com/

TTP LabTech supplies pharmaceutical instrumentation
TTP LabTech supplies high-speed automated compound storage and retrieval systems, nanoliter liquid handling technologies and fluorescence detection instrumentation
http://www.ttplabtech.com

Union Biometrica
Technically complex system solutions for use in multicellular organism research.
http://www.unionbio.com/

Universal Technology
Automation solutions for drug discovery.
http://www.univtech.com/

Used-Robots
Buy and sell used robots and parts. Motoman, Panasonic, ABB, Fanuc and others.
http://www.used-robots.com/

Velocity11
Develops, manufactures and sells products for compound management, drug discovery, genomics and proteomics, including bench top instruments and customizable automation systems.
http://www.velocity11.com/

Virtual Laboratory PSNC
The Virtual Laboratory is a distributed workgroup environment, providing a remote access to NMR spectrometer and other unique equipment as well as supports user with educational web-based area.
http://vlab.psnc.pl/

Wajax
Hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and robotic product lines.
http://www.wajax.com/

Waters
High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), thermal analysis, and mass spectrometry (MS).
http://www.waters.com/

Whatman
Separation technology.
http://www.whatman.com/

Xiril
Liquid handling robots for life science and diagnostics markets.
http://www.xiril.com/

Zinsser Analytic
Workbench automation for drug discovery, plastic and glass sample vials, scintillators and vials for scintillation counting.
http://www.zinsser-analytic.com/