What is a SmartLab?

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What is a SmartLab?

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Many testing laboratories are already partially automated today. Automated steps are often used in specimen preparation or during materials testing itself. However, there is still a lot of manual work to be done between these tasks: Specimens must be transported, data recorded and processes monitored. The SmartLab integrates all relevant steps – from raw material and specimen preparation to fully automated testing and transmission of results – into a closed, autonomous system. The goal of a Smart Laboratory is to create an unmanned lab where raw materials are fed in and, after a few hours, complete and reliable test results are available in the system – all without any manual intervention. ZwickRoell offers various integration levels to enable laboratories to transition to autonomous testing – flexible, scalable and adaptable to existing structures.