Solutions for laboratory automation

Leslah Garland 10 May 2023  

Panasonic Systems and Solutions, a division of Panasonic Industry Europe, has announced it will present comprehensive solutions for laboratory automation at the EuroMedLab 2023 in Rome, Italy. 

The company says from May 21st to the 25th, it will exhibit its broad portfolio of sensors and automation components for laboratory diagnostic devices as well as for the total workflow automation in the La Nuvola Convention centre on booth 112.

The company says it will showcase a range of sensors for clinical analysis, for example highly reliable optical bubble sensors, that can detect unwanted air bubbles that may provoke errors in liquid handling. Its new sensors, like the FDBEF series was developed for bigger diameter tubes.

The latest development of Panasonic Industry, the BE-C14 compact convergent reflective sensor, is able to detect blood collection tubes and tube holders in a range of 2 up to 8mm. With a thickness of only 3.5mm, the sensor is very compact and ready for industrial use.

The company says its micro-photoelectric sensors provide precise control over sample flow during sample vessel transportation and can be easily implemented due to their compact size.
Using analogue and contactless measurement capabilities, its laser sensors can accurately determine liquid levels and verify the presence, conformity, and proper positioning of caps and other moving samples.

To ensure flexibility in laboratory equipment setup, Panasonic offers sensors, including ultra-compact ionizers that effectively neutralise static charges in testing vessels. This prevents electrostatically charged particles from sticking together and stops liquid drops from adhering to the top edge or sidewalls of test tubes. Leak detection sensors are also available to enhance safety and facilitate smooth operation by detecting possible spills of washing or reagent liquids.