Process development 4.0 in practice: The automated synthesis lab you can touch
The laboratory world is fast-moving. It evolves every day with optimized processes and new procedures. Fortunately, today there are flexible and tailor-made solutions for the constantly growing repertoire of requirements. In the new demo laboratory, HITEC ZANG shows what the laboratory of the future can look like and what possibilities it opens up.
Adaptability
Every laboratory is unique. Depending on the industry, there are not only different objectives, but also very individual requirements. Ultimately, the laboratory must remain flexible in order to be able to adapt to the needs of its users. This flexibility is guaranteed if modular interfaces are available to integrate the entire range of possible devices and solutions.
Automation and agility
There are over a thousand laboratories in Germany alone. In order to remain competitive, it is important to optimize your own processes. Automation in the laboratory allows laboratory equipment to be controlled, linked and monitored. Many of the time-consuming and often very technical individual steps can be significantly simplified and called up automatically. This saves valuable time and allows lab technicians to keep an eye on the entire process without much effort.
Reliable reproducibility
For many laboratories, it is essential to carry out several test series in order to obtain representative results. These test series can also be automated. This ensures reliable reproducibility and the results can be systematically analyzed and categorized. In the event of unexpected deviations, it is also possible to check very precisely which parameters and interventions have led to the differentiated results.
Digital communication
In today's world, we are all constantly networked with each other. In the laboratory context, collaboration between people from different disciplines is also becoming increasingly important. The full potential of our development opportunities can only be realized if our individual thinkers connect and work together. A successful exchange of ideas requires seamless documentation and storage of our own work results so that we can communicate on the basis of reliable and clear results.
An insight into the HiLab
In HITEC ZANG's new demo laboratory, the working environment of a modern laboratory with the above-mentioned requirements can be authentically simulated. This is achieved by:
- a modern and ready-to-use batch system that can be automated on site
- a well-equipped laboratory with numerous test devices from various manufacturers and a tele-alarm system
- a flow chemistry system with Ehrfeld microtechnology, coupled with self-optimizing algorithms
- an optimized IT landscape including modular laboratory software that guarantees a high degree of flexibility and reliability
The HiLab can be used by visitors and employees. During customer visits and training courses, it can be used to demonstrate how processes can be automated and what optimization potential lies behind them. The laboratory serves as a research and development base for the company's own engineers. Online courses are also recorded here, which are available in the HITEC Academy .
If you are interested in a tour or excursion to our demo laboratory, simply send us an inquiry via our contact form.