Solid dosing unit MultiDose

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Overview MultiDose is an automated powder dosing system that dispenses solid materials into laboratory containers with high accuracy and minimal human intervention. The system combines robotic handling, gravimetric dosing and intelligent workflow management to improve reproducibility, throughput and traceability.

Key capabilities

• Integrates a six‑decimal‑place Mettler Toledo XPR balance for high accuracy gravimetric dosing
• Collaborative Universal Robots arm enabling same‑space working without bulky enclosures
• Support for over 10 specialised dosing heads and a carousel capacity of up to 56 dosing heads
• Processes up to six different SBS format racks in a single run
• Interchangeable magnetic gripper fingertips to handle multiple vial types within the same run
• Anti‑static kit and features to handle sticky, fluffy and static‑prone powders

Operational features

• Benchtop, compact footprint for easy lab integration
• Minimal safety training required due to collaborative force‑sensing robot
• Automated error handling including out‑of‑tolerance management and spare vial swapping to maximise uptime
• Integrated de‑clogging: system can invert and shake dosing heads when low flow is detected
• RFID tracking of dosing heads to validate materials loaded and ensure run completeness

Software & data

• Custom drag‑and‑drop interface for run configuration with live visual feedback
• User profiles for access control and full traceability
• Real‑time notifications to maximise uptime
• Secure CSV export of dispense results, including mass and tolerance per vial after each completed run

Flexibility & customisation

• Off‑the‑shelf purchase or custom builds (additional modules, glovebox integration, air filtration enclosures, etc.)
• Live consumable replenishment and the ability to pause runs to add or prioritise racks mid‑run
• Spare vial rack function to automatically replace out‑of‑tolerance vials and re‑dispense

Benefits / problems solved

• Replaces slow, operator‑dependent manual dispensing with reproducible automated dosing
• Improves throughput and reduces operator fatigue
• Handles difficult powders and static‑prone materials reliably
• Provides digital traceability and reduces powder handling bottlenecks

Manual vs MultiDose (comparison) Manual vs MultiDose table representation:
Manual - Operator-dependent
MultiDose - Reproducible
Manual - Lower throughput
MultiDose - Higher throughput
Manual - Labour intensive
MultiDose - Walk-away operation
Manual - Greater variability
MultiDose - Consistent dosing
Manual - Limited traceability
MultiDose - Digital records

Additional notes Designed and built in the UK; delivered as a single unit to minimise on‑site setup time. Each system ships with a 1‑year full warranty as standard.

Technical specifications

• Model name: MultiDose
• Manufacturer / brand: Labman
• Balance: Mettler Toledo XPR (six‑decimal‑place accuracy)
• Robot: Collaborative Universal Robots arm with force‑sensing (same‑space working)
• Dosing heads: Over 10 specialised dosing heads supported; carousel capacity up to 56 dosing heads
• Rack capacity: Supports processing of 6 different SBS format racks in one run; six deck locations available
• Gripper: Magnetic interchangeable fingertips (supports up to 6 vial types, automatic fingertip swapping)
• Anti‑static: Anti‑static kit included for highly static materials
• De‑clogging: Integrated de‑clogging routine (invert/shake dosing head when low flow detected)
• Tracking: RFID validation of dosing heads and materials
• Software: Intuitive drag‑and‑drop UI, real‑time notifications, user profiles, secure CSV export (mass & tolerance per vial)
• Operation: Benchtop, compact footprint; minimal safety enclosure required due to collaborative robot
• Customisation: Off‑the‑shelf or custom builds (additional modules, glovebox/enclosure integration)
• Warranty: 1 year full warranty as standard
• Country of origin: Designed and built in the UK