Lab Automation with
Acoustic Levitation
Transform your lab processes with precise, contact-free acoustic levitation.
Lab Αutomation Overview
AcoustoFab’s acoustic levitation technology redefines lab automation by enabling contact-free handling of delicate samples, reducing contamination and preserving sample integrity. This technology supports advanced processes, ideal for biomedical, pharmaceutical, and research labs focused on precision, cleanliness, and efficiency.
Lab Automation Solutions
Our solutions include automated droplet generation with exact size control, fluid management, and real-time sample characterisation—all performed in mid-air for contamination-free handling aided by our easy to use user-interface. AcoustoFab technology enhances lab workflows by delivering the automation, precision and flexibility that advanced applications demand.
How Acoustic Levitation Enhances Automated Lab Systems
Acoustic levitation allows non-contact sample handling, ensuring purity and real-time control in complex processes. Ideal for delicate applications like protein crystallography, 3D cell culture growth, and high-value sample manipulation, this approach minimises contamination while delivering unmatched precision.
The Benefits of Integrating Acoustic Levitation in Laboratory Automation
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Enhanced Safety
Non-contact handling reduces risks when working with hazardous or reactive materials, creating safer lab environments.
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Reduced Contamination
Contact-free manipulation maintains sample purity by eliminating surface contact, ideal for sensitive or high-value substances.
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Improved Data Quality
Precise droplet and volume control supports reliable time-series analysis and delivers higher accuracy in experimental results.
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Flexibility & High Throughput
A versatile platform, free from physical constraints, enables multi-point levitation and high-speed control for increased throughput.
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Sustainability
Contact-free liquid handling eliminates single-use pipettes, contributing to more environmentally friendly and cost-efficient lab operations.
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Extended Equipment Lifespan
Non-contact handling minimizes wear on lab equipment, lowering repair and replacement costs over time.
Key Benefits
Enhanced Efficiency & Reduced Cost
By eliminating the need for contact surfaces, our system reduces waste, minimises contamination, and decreases maintenance costs, such as surface cleaning and chemical disposal. AcoustoFab’s lab automation robotics offer both environmental benefits and operational cost savings, making it a sustainable choice for modern labs.
Contact-Free Manipulation & Extended
Equipment Life
AcoustoFab’s contact-free technology isolates samples from any surface, reducing contamination risks, material compatibility issues, and supporting safety when handling hazardous materials. By eliminating physical contact, our system also extends equipment lifespan and minimises maintenance needs.
Enhanced Data Quality Through 3D Droplet Analysis
Acoustic levitation offers unparalleled spatial and temporal resolution for 3D droplet analysis, free from the limitations of containers or nozzles. By eliminating physical interference, researchers gain more accurate, high-fidelity data, enabling deeper insights into complex samples and processes.
Examples of Automated Lab Systems Using our Technology
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Droplet Generation
Create droplets with exact control over size and volume, ideal for applications like protein crystallography where container contact can alter results.
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Sample Manipulation
Perform sample mixing, processing, and transfer entirely in mid-air, a unique advantage for handling high-value, low-volume samples.
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Sample Characterization
Enable real-time analysis of airborne samples, critical for studying aerosol carrying/based virus behaviour or conducting 3D cell culture growth analysis.
Flexible and Scalable Integration of Lab Automation
Our contact-free automation robotics can seamlessly integrate with existing lab workflows, offering a modular, adaptable solution for research labs, pharma, and biotech industries. With reprogrammable pipelines, AcoustoFab’s technology easily adjusts to evolving process needs, making it a valuable, future-ready investment.
FAQs
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Acoustic levitation uses sound waves to suspend and manipulate samples in mid-air without physical contact. This approach eliminates contamination risks, maintains sample integrity, and offers precision handling, making it ideal for advanced lab automation.
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By levitating samples, AcoustoFab’s technology avoids surface contact, minimising contamination. This is especially beneficial in labs handling sensitive or reactive materials, where even slight contamination could alter results.
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Our technology handles a variety of samples, including delicate biological specimens, small particles, and liquid droplets. It is suitable for applications requiring precise control, such as protein crystallography, droplet analysis, and complex fluid handling.
Partner for Precision Automation
Contact us today to learn how AcoustoFab’s advanced acoustic levitation can elevate your lab automation with precision, efficiency, and contamination-free handling tailored to your unique needs.