Bespoke Lab Automation

ASTECH are specialists in the supply of ‘one off’ automated systems. We develop custom solutions designed to meet your exact requirements.

A lot of processes within high throughput technologies are very unique in the way that they are carried out which means that off the shelf automation solutions are not always a suitable option. ASTECH have supplied a number of successful bespoke automation solutions for such processes.

Supplying bespoke automation solutions is how ASTECH began and from there we have developed a number of successful products. Our expertise in designing, manufacturing and implementing bespoke automation solutions is second to none, and this shows in the quality of the systems we supply.

ASTECH’s bespoke automation solutions can be developed in one of two ways:

Firstly, ASTECH systems can incorporate the world's leading semi automated laboratory equipment including auto samplers, scientific instruments, powder dispensers etc. with our own high specification robotic arms and compact handling equipment. Alternatively, where suitable off the shelf semi automated systems are not available for incorporation into your system solution, ASTECH will design, develop and deliver a system from conception. Our areas of expertise include Water, Chemical, PetroChem, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences.

ASTECH systems are delivered with our unique scheduling and state engine control software, providing dynamic scheduling, real time control and high quality system interfacing. Our software solutions provide the perfect tool for you to manage and optimise the performance of your ASTECH system.

Mechanical design of your system is undertaken using a combination of the latest 3D design tools. This allows the customer to visualise what their system will look like well before manufacture commences.

Where your system development requires the implementation of technology not available off the shelf, ASTECH can undertake prototyping, or proof of concept work to develop a suitable technique for incorporation into your system solution. This allows the key stages of your system process to be proven and optimised prior to full system development.