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Automation Software

Example automated system Producing good automation and control software requires specialist software engineering skills. An understanding of how to construct real time event driven software is paramount. This skill is at the heart of Aitken Scientific's software engineering services.

Does your bespoke automation and control software specification require any of the following?

  • Flexibility in control - script based approach for putting the control in your hands.
  • Simple user interface.
  • Extensive list of software drivers for varied laboratory equipment.
  • Graphical icon-based design tool.

We can offer a standard automation software package called A-S Automate to automate your laboratory processes. For a list of devices and instruments which can be controlled by A-S Automate click here.

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Examples in Automation
Robotic plate loader

Many items of bench equipment could be automatically fed with plates, vials or samples using a robot. Our automation software can control Staubli, Kawasaki, ST Robotics and Epson robots, with custom plate hotels made by our customers. The bespoke automation software we created for our customers is robust, modular and easy to use. It saves them a considerable amount of time, and improves throughput and the efficiency of the often expensive equipment.