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BB Robotics and Mettler Toledo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to offer an innovative solution that seamlessly integrates ABB’s robots with LabX, Mettler Toledo’s laboratory instrument management software. The combined solution will enable greater levels of efficient and high-quality automated laboratory workflows across a range of industries, making research, testing, and quality control more flexible, while accelerating time-to-market and addressing critical labor shortages. “In combining Mettler Toledo laboratory equipment with ABB’s collaborative robots (cobots), communicated through the LabX platform, we will support operations and enable the highest traceability, productivity, and data management in the industry,” said Jose Manuel Collados, manager of ABB Service Robotics. “By
ABB AND METTLER TOLEDO JOIN FORCES ON FLEXIBLE LAB AUTOMATION
unlocking new possibilities in lab automation, our collaboration with Mettler Toledo will create efficiencies and unlock resources in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food and beverage, semiconductors, and battery industries.” Laboratory automation, working alongside lab technicians, can perform an increasingly sophisticated range of tasks faster, more consistently and with fewer errors than human workers. Yet, the uptake of automation in laboratories is challenged by a gap in the skills
needed to handle automation technology and the complexity in setting up highly sensitive workflows. With the collaboration, Mettler Toledo’s LabX software will seamlessly integrate into ABB’s OmniCore robot controllers, enabling LabX to orchestrate robotic lab workflows. By combining the flexibility, ease-of-use and precision of ABB robots with the secure data capture, method control and instrument management of LabX, customers can increase lab productivity, reduce system complexity, fulfill data quality, and safety and regulatory requirements. This also relieves scientists and lab technicians of mundane, repetitive tasks; eliminating common errors; and optimizing productivity – providing lab professionals additional time to pursue higher-value activities, such as data analytics.
"Great innovation starts at the bench, especially when you are able to minimize process times and human error while also supporting the generation of high-quality data and information," said Stefan Heiniger, head of Laboratory Division for Mettler Toledo. "Mettler Toledo and ABB will provide a powerful, intuitive, and standardised toolset that meets the need of laboratories of all sizes and types that will deliver new levels of automation, speed, and insights, while also reducing costs."
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SEAWARD ELECTRONIC STRENGTHENS COMMITMENT TO UK DEFENCE SECTOR WITH JOSCAR ACCREDITATION RENEWAL
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eaward Electronic has renewed a highly acclaimed accreditation, recognising it as a respected and trusted supplier to the UK defence industry.
Seaward Electronic has renewed the renowned Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register (JOSCAR) registration in a move that reaffirms the company and its products and services as MOD compliant, enabling it to supply and trade with major defence companies and organisations throughout the UK. Securing a place on the JOSCAR register – a central list of approved suppliers used by BAE systems, Rolls Royce, Airbus and NATS (National Air Traffic Services) among other leading defence contractors – is by invite only and requires the successful completion of a rigorous qualification process requiring a proven commitment to quality. Achieving the accreditation re-affirms the Seaward brands, including Rigel Medical and Calibrationhouse, place as part of an exclusive
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group of products and services in the UK defence supply chain, which have been chosen by some of the UK’s most established defence organisations. Andrew Simpson, Calibrationhouse manager, said JOSCAR is highly regarded, enabling the company to develop further work in the defence sector as it continues to expand its operations. He said: “JOSCAR is a prestigious accreditation with demanding requirements. Renewing our accreditation demonstrates that the quality of our products and services continue to be of the highest standard, meeting the requirements of highly regulated industries. “Many of the organisations that we are able to work with in the UK defence supply chain have strict requirements, so achieving this renewal provides the reassurance that we have the experience, technical expertise and credentials to deliver major projects.”
www.seaward.com February 2024 Instrumentation Monthly
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