LabMate Laboratory Automation Platform
The LabMate platform from Bioyond delivers compact, modular laboratory automation designed for rapid deployment in space-constrained environments. By combining liquid handling and material transfer capabilities in standardized configurations, LabMate enables laboratories to upgrade automation levels without extensive facility modifications.
Product Overview
Traditional laboratory automation systems often require dedicated rooms, specialized infrastructure, and extended implementation timelines. LabMate addresses these barriers through benchtop-scale systems that integrate Bioyond’s LabGenius robot technologies into pre-configured packages optimized for common laboratory workflows.
The platform encompasses three product series targeting different automation requirements: Gleam for standardized liquid handling, Polar for material transfer, and Horizon for combined all-in-one automation.
Product Series
LabMate Gleam Series
Standardized liquid handling workstations built on the LabGenius G Series robot platform. Gleam systems arrive pre-configured for specific application areas:
- Routine liquid handling operations
- NGS library preparation workflows
- Methylation sample preparation
- Mass spectrometry sample preparation
Each configuration includes optimized deck layouts, validated protocols, and application-specific modules, reducing setup time compared to custom system builds.
LabMate Polar Series
Compact transfer automation balancing operational speed with human-robot collaboration safety. Key features include:
- Small footprint suitable for standard laboratory benches
- Large plate storage capacity for extended unattended operation
- Full instrument driver library
- Collaborative operation capability
Polar systems serve as integration hubs connecting existing laboratory instruments into automated workflows.
LabMate Horizon Series
All-in-one benchtop automation combining LabGenius G Series liquid handling with LabGenius S Series transfer capabilities in a single integrated platform. Horizon systems deliver:
- Complete workflow automation on a single benchtop unit
- Combined pipetting and plate handling
- Minimal installation requirements
- Unified software control
Key Features
Modular Architecture: LabMate systems assemble from standardized components, enabling configuration flexibility while maintaining validated performance characteristics.
Compact Design: Benchtop form factors fit existing laboratory spaces without facility modifications.
Rapid Deployment: Pre-configured systems with validated protocols reduce implementation timelines from months to weeks.
Intelligent Scheduling: LabMind software optimizes multi-step workflows, managing instrument availability, sample timing, and resource allocation.
Unattended Operation: All LabMate series support extended operation without operator intervention, enabling overnight and weekend processing.
Technical Specifications
At benchtop scale, the LabMate platform combines LabGenius G and S Series robots across Gleam (liquid handling), Polar (transfer), and Horizon (combined) configurations, with pre-validated protocols and unified LabMind software control.
| Parameter | Gleam Series | Polar Series | Horizon Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Liquid handling | Material transfer | Combined |
| Robot Platform | LabGenius G | LabGenius S | LabGenius G + S |
| Footprint | Benchtop | Benchtop | Benchtop |
| Plate Storage | Limited | Extended | Moderate |
| Instrument Integration | Direct | Hub function | Direct + Hub |
| Collaborative Operation | Limited | Yes | Limited |
Clinical Applications
LabMate platforms serve diverse laboratory environments:
Research Laboratories: Automating repetitive experimental procedures, improving reproducibility, and freeing researchers for higher-value activities.
Clinical Diagnostics: Standardizing pre-analytical sample preparation for diagnostic assays.
Pharmaceutical Development: Supporting compound management, assay automation, and analytical sample preparation.
Quality Control: Automating routine testing workflows in manufacturing quality laboratories.
Academic Institutions: Providing accessible automation for teaching laboratories and research groups with limited budgets.
Regulatory Status
LabMate products function as laboratory automation equipment rather than regulated medical devices. Systems automate sample handling and processing without performing diagnostic measurements.
| Region | Status |
|---|---|
| China | Laboratory equipment (not NMPA regulated) |
| EU | Laboratory equipment (not CE marked as IVD) |
| USA | Laboratory equipment (not FDA regulated) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which LabMate series should I choose?
Selection depends on primary automation needs: Gleam for liquid-handling-focused workflows, Polar for connecting existing instruments, or Horizon for complete workflow automation in a single system. Bioyond’s application specialists assist with configuration selection based on specific laboratory requirements.
Can LabMate systems be expanded after installation?
The modular architecture supports capability expansion through additional modules, upgraded software features, and integration with other LabMate or LabGenius systems. However, physical deck space constraints may limit expansion options within individual units.
What level of technical support does Bioyond provide?
Bioyond offers installation, training, protocol development assistance, and ongoing technical support. The company maintains subsidiaries in the US and Europe to support international customers alongside headquarters operations in Shanghai.
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