Laboratory Technology and Automation

Laboratory Automation is the application of various forms of technology, utilized to achieve a more efficient, accurate and convenient output. Machinery and robotics for laboratory use follows a specific design concept wherein its functionality is dependent on what is it programmed and designed for. The It’s use can range from several different processes that may be customizable and reprogrammed, or may have specific instructions integrated onto it only. The overall product will depend on what the initial assessment of what is necessary in the laboratory. Hardware and software functionality is dependent on one and the other and should therefore be constantly integrated and designed together.

When dealing with the manufacture of laboratory equipment, the initial phase begins with an assessment of what type of machinery is necessary.

This is followed by the various types of tasks and instructions that will be performed by the product. The overall design and concept is dependent on its intended use and will also rely on several other aspects such as the financing, technology and devices used, programming tasks and instructions as well as other factors. The automation design revolves around acquiring the necessary healthcare delivery and laboratory output with less profitability that is geared to improve the laboratory services provided for at decreased cost.

The Laboratory automation and technology field is comprised of various instrumentation and devices that utilize basic medical methodologies and software algorithms to perform scientific tasks involving testing and diagnostics to garner an efficient and effective output.

With that, laboratory automation makes use of laboratory informatics, a specific field in the information technology industry which is specific to the optimization of laboratory devices and operations. This field involves scientific data management, data reporting, data acquisition, data processing and the utilization of various laboratory devices and equipment. It is because of the growing need of specific tools to perform various laboratory requirements that make this type of automation technology a continually innovative and constantly developing industry.

 


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