Instrument Integration and Machine Control Software

Aitken Scientific have years of experience integrating laboratory instruments together and controlling automated machinery. Our approach to instrument integration and machine control is to look for the simplest and most robust design. Simpler systems can often be controlled directly through their connection media (like RS232, ethernet/TCP or custom I/O cards), more complicated automated systems often need to be controlled via the manufacturers software to make best use of the available functionality. OPC connectivity can aso be used to provide industry standard interfaces to external systems.

Our bespoke scientific software design process includes a detailed analysis of the user requirements and the hardware required. By incorporating software components from our extensive scientific software library we are able to produce extremely reliable, cost effective systems in a short time period.

For a fully integrated system, Aitken Scientific can provide custom benches, electrical subsystems, pneumatics and custom metalwork to bring the entire system together. For an example of our work please click here.

The integrated system can include:

• Barcode scanners
• Cameras & vision systems
• Liquid handlers, including Gilson™ and Tecan™
• Microtitre plate readers
• HPLC systems, including Agilent™, Gilson™ and Waters™
• Industrial robots including Kawasaki™, Staubli™ and Epson™
• Hotplates
• Thermocyclers
• Evaporators
• Plate stackers
• Pumping systems

For further information please contact us.