Automated temperature control processes

Overview

A combination of LAUDA UNIVERSA bath thermostats, amensio Sens-o-Spheres, and the UR5e cobot enables intelligent laboratory automation with direct core temperature measurement.

Precise temperature control of samples is a crucial step in research, development, and quality assurance. Traditional methods typically rely on the water bath temperature rather than the actual core temperature within the sample. This is precisely where the combination of LAUDA UNIVERSA circulating bath thermostats, amensio Sens-o-Spheres, and the UR7e cobot comes into play.

Intelligent core temperature measurement for precise processes

The wireless amensio sensor measures the temperature directly inside the sample rather than in the water bath, ensuring that processing continues only once the required temperature has been precisely reached. As soon as this happens, the UR5e cobot’s robotic arm is automatically triggered. It picks up the sample and transfers it into another LAUDA UNIVERSA bath thermostat that has already been preset to a different temperature.

Fully integrated workflow for maximum efficiency

Through the interplay of intelligent sensing, high-precision temperature control, and automated handling, a fully integrated workflow is created:

• Direct core temperature measurement via amensio’s Sens-o-Spheres
• Precise temperature control using LAUDA UNIVERSA circulating bath thermostats
• Automated sample handling by the UR5e cobot
• Convenient digital operation via the LAUDA Command Professional app
• Real-time monitoring through a secure live data connection to LAUDA.LIVE
• Reproducible results with minimal personnel effort

This approach allows samples to transition between cooling and heating precisely according to their actual core temperature – a significant advantage over conventional methods that rely solely on bath temperature as a reference.

Process monitoring from anywhere

LAUDA’s digital solutions provide maximum flexibility and control. With LAUDA.LIVE and the LAUDA Command Professional app, users always have complete oversight and control of the automated temperature control process – anytime and from anywhere. Parameters can be adjusted remotely, process data is transmitted in real time, and critical thresholds can be continuously monitored, whether staff are in the lab or off-site.

The result

The result of this finely tuned system is faster processes, reliable results, and convenient digital operation from anywhere. The automated workflow with precise temperature control ensures high reproducibility and provides noticeable relief in everyday laboratory operations.