Industry
Energy & renewables
From innovations in battery and energy storage, to carbon capture and biofuels, Labman is proud to provide innovative technologies that support science in this crucial market sector.Key services
Transform your energy & renewables lab processes with Labman’s advanced technological solutions.Powering battery researchFrom powering electric vehicles to optimizing grid storage, our solutions redefine the boundaries of energy storage exploration. Whether you're researching electrode coatings, automating your cell QC pipeline or working with innovative electrode materials, our technologies can allow for significantly higher throughput, standardised results and robust workflows.
Automated cell assemblySeamlessly integrating with your existing research processes, our precision technologies ensure the consistent fabrication of cells, driving advancements in electric mobility, storage, wearables, aerospace and consumer electronics.
Illuminating solar researchFrom solar cell characterisation and R&D manufacture, to the plethora of electrical and optical measurements needed for innovation in solar cells, Labman technology can integrate a huge variety of instruments to allow you to transform your existing workflow.
Innovations in biofuelsFrom biofuel production to quality control, our technologies support every stage of research, ensuring efficiency and reliability. Whether you're creating strains of novel food stock for biofuel usage, or simply needing to grind, weigh and analyse plan tissue, Labman's technological solutions can help.
Lab automation for petrochemical excellenceLabman's products and custom projects redefine precision and control in this rapidly-changing industry. Supporting researchers in process optimization and quality control, our technologies elevate efficiency and sustainability in petrochemical research. From oil sample prep for analysis, to dilution with reagents, gas pig data streams and anlysis, and much, much more; discover what Labman's technology can do for your workflow.
Enabling new insights in MOFsIf you're working with metal oxide frameworks, Labman's technologies can help. From enhanced catalytic activity in the MOF structure through photocatalysis, to gas storage and separation, our experienced engineers develop technology that can aid and elevate your existing work.
Setting the new standard
Labman is setting new standards in the energy and renewables industry by providing cutting-edge technologies across diverse sectors. From pioneering battery testing solutions and precision automation for energy storage to advancing photocatalytic metal oxide frameworks for sustainable applications, our services redefine what's possible and propel your scientific endeavors towards a future marked by efficiency, sustainability, and technological innovation.Technologies that fit your workflow
Whether you're looking to automate a small process in your wider energy or renewables lab workflow, or your entire laboratory, we specialise in developing products and custom projects that fit your exact needs. We believe in elevating your science, ensuring the technology aligns with your current workflow instead of forcing you to conform or compromise.- Robust and collaborative design and testing processes to ensure the technology meets your specifications.
- We're engineers at heart, meaning you can expect engineering excellence as standard. Our robust procedures and tried-and-tested standard components ensure reliable operations.
- Data is never siloed with Labman - all of our technology can be integrated with your LIMS or LIS setup.
- Worldwide, comprehensive support packages for peace-of-mind.
The perfect partnership - your science, our engineering
Our mission is to enhance scientific pursuits with cutting-edge technology. Cultivating relationships with clients, some spanning over 25 years, emphasizes transparency and trust. Our dedicated team goes beyond transactions, actively engaging with clients for a profound understanding of project intricacies. This personalized approach distinguishes us and forms the foundation for consistently delivering technology that delights and inspires.- Hands-on team that will be your points-of-contact throughout the entire process of working with Labman.
- Mechanical, electrical, electronics and software are all in-house at Labman, so you can always be kept up-to-date with where every component is in the project.
- We keep an open door, so if you want to see your Labman technology at any stage in its development, you're always welcome to vist or to video call for updates.
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“The training was very satisfying and TIDAS is very easy to run. I'm absolutely sure TIDAS will give us better and more reliable results.” — Taís AndradeJunior Process Engineer
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Explore portfolioYeah, we’ve probably built it.
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.BPOD
bp Oil Dilution SystemAn easy to operate automated system for diluting oil samples ready for downstream elemental testing.
CHIP
Vacuum Impregnation SystemAn automated system for the impregnation of porous pellets with liquid solutions
under vacuum.
LIFE
Formulation EngineA next-generation modular formulation system to transform your laboratory.
CRBW
Vial weighing and labelling systemAn automated system for labelling and weighing 4 different vial types.
LCBS
Powder feeding and slurry handling systemAn automated system designed to produce, homogenise and transfer powder-ethanol slurries.
PNVW
Vial weighing and labelling systemA versatile, automated bench-top robotic system designed to weigh and apply labels to a variety of different vial types.
CP3O
Formulation system with gloveboxA highly flexible formulation system with characterisation capabilities, used predominantly for the battery, adhesive & ink industries.
BFIL
High throughput vial fillerA high-throughput, automated solution for feeding, filling and capping vials. Designed around a carousel to provide simultaneous actions.
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Keep up-to-date with how we’re growing, what our teams are creating and the exciting advancements our technologies are unlocking for our customers.3rd Jun 2025Two Labman innovations recognised by EU Innovation RadarTwo of Labman's innovative technologies have been recognised by the European Commission’s Innovation Radar - a platform that identifies high-potential innovations funded by the EU and their key developers.
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23rd May 2025What We've Learned: Building Automation that LastsIn a fast-paced world of tech disruption and shifting expectations, legacy is often misunderstood as outdated systems and technology. But at Labman, we see it differently. Our legacy is about the relationships, experience, and trust we’ve built over decades.
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3rd Apr 2025A day in the life of the Head of ElectricalAt Labman, we pride ourselves on innovation and expertise in automation. One of the key players in delivering top-notch electrical systems is Lucy, our talented electrical engineer who heads up the electrical area of the Labman team. With her technical knowledge and meticulous attention to detail, Lucy ensures that our systems are not only cutting-edge but also function safely and reliably.
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