Herzog Glossary
Key terms explained in simple terms.
Are you new to the field of efficient sample preparation or automated solutions? To help you find the right words every time, we’ve put together the key information for you here.
- name of the term: Laboratory Automation
- descriptions of the term:
Laboratory Automation
Laboratory automation refers to the use of automated systems to perform laboratory processes with little or no human intervention. The goal is to increase efficiency, safety, reproducibility, and data quality.
Typical automated steps include sampling, transport, sample preparation, analysis, and the transmission of measurement results. Modern laboratory automation solutions combine robotics, control technology, software, and analytical technology into a fully integrated system.
Laboratory automation offers significant advantages, particularly in industries with high sample throughput, such as cement, mining, metallurgy, and recycling. Standardized processes reduce operator influence, minimize sources of error, and improve the comparability of analytical results.
Furthermore, automation enables 24/7 operation and full traceability of all process steps. Through integration into production and quality management systems, analysis results can be used immediately for process optimization.
HERZOG is one of the world’s leading providers of laboratory automation solutions for sample preparation and the analysis of industrial materials.