Flexible automation for iPSC workflows
From reprogramming and expansion to differentiation and sample preparation. Labman designs custom automation for induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) workflows.Labman expertise
Enabling your workflow
Bring the precision, speed and safety of automated ipsc workflows to your laboratory.iPSC expansion Many iPSC workflows begin with adherent cultures on coated plates (e.g., Matrigel, vitronectin). While standard in research, these systems are labour-intensive and hard to scale. We integrate automation tools for liquid handling, cell imaging, and passaging, enabling scalable iPSC expansion with minimal manual input.
Cell suspensionPreparing uniform single-cell suspensions enables scalable iPSC expansion via aggregates or embryoid bodies in non-adherent conditions. Ideal for cell therapy pipelines and disease modelling, these systems benefit from automation to minimise shear stress, standardise timings and ensures gentle detachment. We can integrate orbital shakers, temperature controlled media dispensers and agitation.
Bioreactor-based scalable iPSC expansionScalable bioreactor platforms are critical for high-volume iPSC cell expansion. We integrate with systems including Sartorius Ambr®, Thermo Fisher HyPerforma™, Eppendorf BioBLU®, and PBS Biotech® single-use bioreactors. Whether fed-batch, perfusion, or wave systems, we automate control of pH, DO, feeding, sub-sampling and harvesting.
Closed-system, GMP-ready expansionFor clinical-grade induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), closed-system expansion ensures sterility and compliance. We configure systems for GMP manufacturing, including tubing-based bioprocessing, closed media handling, and 21 CFR Part 11-compliant tracking, ready for integration into cleanroom and isolator environments.
High-throughput automation for iPSC banks & discoveryPharma and biotech rely on high-throughput iPSC expansion for screening and personalised medicine. We integrate robotic platforms with liquid handlers, automated incubators, and digital tracking - ideal for iPSC banking, assay prep, and multi-line expansion at scale.
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Lab technology that suits everyone
We build customised, scalable solutions for iPSC expansion, combining deep expertise in stem cell science and lab automation. From early discovery to GMP manufacturing, we design systems tailored to your protocols, scale, and regulatory needs. Our flexible integrations support robotic handling, bioreactors, imaging, incubation, media exchange, and compliance tracking - bridging the gap from manual workflows to seamless automation.Custom projectsLabman are experts at creating technologies for your lab that work exactly as you need them to, with no compromises.
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Berkeley Lab
“Labman is full of professional personnels with focus on making great products and keeping them great. The can-do attitude that is backed by actual design and proof of concepts/prior work is the best assurance for us in looking for custom builds, on top of the vast in-house capabilities. Happy to work with Labman again in the future whenever any opportunity arises.” — Bernardus RendyGraduate Student Research Assistant
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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.H3PO
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BPOD
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ZBDPFC
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GARI
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ZBDPA
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CHIP
Vacuum Impregnation SystemAn automated system for the impregnation of porous pellets with liquid solutions
under vacuum.
ROVW
Vial weighing and reformatting systemA stand-alone system which automates tare weighing, gross weighing and reformatting vials.