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Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 208-219 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Engineering in life sciences |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 3-4 |
Early online date | 9 Dec 2020 |
Publication status | Published - 2 Mar 2021 |
Abstract
In this report, a fully integrated solution for laboratory digitization is presented. The approach presents a flexible and complete integration method for the digitally assisted workflow. The worker in the laboratory performs procedures in direct interaction with the digitized infrastructure that guides through the process and aids while performing tasks. The digital transformation of the laboratory starts with standardized integration of both new and “smart” lab devices, as well as legacy devices through a hardware gateway module. The open source Standardization in Lab Automation 2 standard is used for device communication. A central lab server channels all device communication and keeps a database record of every measurement, task and result generated or used in the lab. It acts as a central entry point for process management. This backbone enables a process control system to guide the worker through the lab process and provide additional assistance, like results of automated calculations or safety information. The description of the infrastructure and architecture is followed by a practical example on how to implement a digitized workflow. This approach is highly useful for – but not limited to – the biotechnological laboratory and has the potential to increase productivity in both industry and research for example by enabling automated documentation.
Keywords
- internet of things, laboratory device communication, laboratory digitization, laboratory network, SiLA2
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)
- Biotechnology
- Environmental Science(all)
- Environmental Engineering
- Chemical Engineering(all)
- Bioengineering
Sustainable Development Goals
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In: Engineering in life sciences, Vol. 21, No. 3-4, 02.03.2021, p. 208-219.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Implementing a digital infrastructure for the lab using a central laboratory server and the SiLA2 communication standard
AU - Porr, Marc
AU - Lange, Ferdinand
AU - Marquard, Daniel
AU - Niemeyer, Laura
AU - Lindner, Patrick
AU - Scheper, Thomas
AU - Beutel, Sascha
N1 - Funding Information: The authors thank the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research for funding this research in context of the project ?Digitalisierung in der Industriellen Biotechnologie (DigInBio)? (BMBF FKZ 031B0463C) and the Projekttr?ger J?lich. The authors also thank their partners in that project: the Institut f?r Bio- und Geowissenschaften, Department for Bioprocesses and Bioanalytics at the Forschungszentrum J?lich and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Biochemical Engineering at the Technical University of Munich. They also thank the Tecan Software Competence Center for help and support with their open source SiLA2 implementation (sila_tecan). Open access funding enabled and organized by Projekt DEAL.
PY - 2021/3/2
Y1 - 2021/3/2
N2 - In this report, a fully integrated solution for laboratory digitization is presented. The approach presents a flexible and complete integration method for the digitally assisted workflow. The worker in the laboratory performs procedures in direct interaction with the digitized infrastructure that guides through the process and aids while performing tasks. The digital transformation of the laboratory starts with standardized integration of both new and “smart” lab devices, as well as legacy devices through a hardware gateway module. The open source Standardization in Lab Automation 2 standard is used for device communication. A central lab server channels all device communication and keeps a database record of every measurement, task and result generated or used in the lab. It acts as a central entry point for process management. This backbone enables a process control system to guide the worker through the lab process and provide additional assistance, like results of automated calculations or safety information. The description of the infrastructure and architecture is followed by a practical example on how to implement a digitized workflow. This approach is highly useful for – but not limited to – the biotechnological laboratory and has the potential to increase productivity in both industry and research for example by enabling automated documentation.
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