Experts in Particle Shape & Morphology Automation
Labman can custom-engineer systems to quantify particle structure, texture, and form - essential for advanced materials and product performance.Labman expertise
Enabling your workflow
Bring the precision, speed and safety of particle shape & morphology to your laboratory.Deep automation expertiseLabman develops custom systems that automate particle shape and surface analysis using high-resolution imaging techniques.
Packing and flow optimisationWe help quantify particle geometry to better understand and control how materials compact, flow, or pack together.
High-precision coating applicationsBy analysing surface roughness and structure, our systems support uniform coating strategies across industries like pharma and materials science.
Enhancing delivery system designOur automation enables detailed morphology analysis to improve how particles behave in transport, suspension, or targeted delivery.
Integrated imaging techniquesWe work with tools like SEM, optical imaging, and dynamic image analysis to capture accurate shape descriptors such as aspect ratio and sphericity.
Solutions for functional materialsLabman systems are designed to handle complex samples like catalysts, composites, and engineered particles, supporting innovation in high-performance applications.
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Lab technology that suits everyone
At Labman, we can design automation systems that analyse and quantify particle shape and morphology. From powders and catalysts to complex functional materials, understanding particle texture, sphericity, and structure is vital to optimising performance in processes like packing, coating, and delivery. Drawing on decades of automation expertise, we integrate tools such as SEM, optical imaging, and dynamic image analysis into tailored workflows that generate reliable, reproducible data.Custom projectsLabman are experts at creating technologies for your lab that work exactly as you need them to, with no compromises.
ProductsBrowse our ever-growing catalogue of off-the-shelf products transforming the lab processes you use everyday - explore now.
Process skidsWorking in GMP? Need manufacturing scale? Our experienced team creates skid technology that fits your workflow.
SoftwareFDA-compliant software, custom web apps, full LIMS integration - our software team works at all scales.
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“We have worked with Labman for over 10 years. I have been extremely happy with the service and support from Labman.” — Victor MackewiczAssociate (Research)
We take our role seriously
The technologies we develop enable some of the world's leading scientists, often in endeavours that are at the cutting edge of some of the most vital fields. We pride ourselves on being able to product high quality, robust technologies that meet the standards expected by even the most demanding industries.Our projects and working practices are covered by our comprehensive quality management system and dedicated team. We're also fully compliant with both ISO9001 and ISO13485, so you can rest assured that your project is in good hands.
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We’ve produced 100s of unique pieces of revolutionary technologies for laboratories worldwide. Each of these harnesses Labman’s unique ability to design for a specific workflow and to integrate tools that customer’s know well in an automated way.RPTR
Reaction Understanding SystemAn automated system for sampling and analysing reactions formulated by the system.
ZBDPFC
Purification and Fraction Consolidation ModuleAutomated module for the purification of crude samples using HPLC
CPMR
Mobile Robot SystemA flexible, fully automated solution for the characterisation of lipid nanoparticles.
ZBDPA
AstraZeneca Pre-Analysis ModuleAn automated system for preparing samples for analysis using analytical LC-MS systems, designed and built for AstraZeneca.
STMS
Mixture Compatibility SystemA simple to operate system for testing the compatibility of different chemical mixtures.
SIZE
Malvern 3000 particle sizing systemMeasures suspended particle size of liquid samples using an integrated Malvern 3000 Mastersizer.
SYPA
Automated colony counterA bespoke product for automating the de-lidding and imaging of petri dishes.
ROVW
Vial weighing and reformatting systemA stand-alone system which automates tare weighing, gross weighing and reformatting vials.