Assessment and pilot lab automation solution for pRED Building 12

Abstract

Laboratory automation has progressed rapidly over the last decade, driven by high-throughput screening technologies, advanced robotic platforms and the need to provide patients with potentially life changing treatments in a fast and cost effective manner[1]. Although these advancements have improved quality and reproducibility, many R&D settings still rely on a mix of manual, semi-automated and fully automated processes, often using proprietary implementations or various vendor specific software [2]. This thesis evaluates whether current standards, such as Standardization in Lab Automation (SiLA 2) and Laboratory and Analytical Device Standard (LADS), can meet diverse instrumentation needs, streamline device integration, and reduce vendor lock-in. Additionally, the thesis provides strategic recommendations for laboratory automation in the laboratories of Building 12, planned to open in 2029.