Transforming industrial coatings
Labman create cutting-edge technologies that provide step changes in R&D and QC processes in the industry.Primary teams
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Bring the precision, speed and safety of industrial coatings to your laboratoryPrecision and efficiency in R&DAutomate your R&D processes for industrial coatings in automotive, aerospace, and marine applications. Ensure precision in material handling, consistent sample preparation, and uniform coating application. Experience how Labman can automate high-throughput screening and advanced environmental testing, accelerating your discovery of corrosion-resistant, high-durability formulations.
Enhanced QCTransform your QC operations for construction, electronics, or oil & gas operations coatings with our cutting-edge robotic technologies. We can automate visual inspections, weathering testing, thickness measurements, surface roughness testing, and more, to guarantee impeccable product quality. Ensure reliability with automated stress tests and real-time monitoring, reducing defects and boosting your reputation for excellence in protective and functional coatings.
Consistency and scalabilityGuarantee unmatched consistency and scalability for industrial coatings used in heavy machinery, transportation, and energy sectors. Labman are experts at providing technologies that standardize sampling, real-time process control, and advanced data analytics to maintain batch-to-batch uniformity. Embrace our predictive maintenance tools to optimize operations, reduce manual labor, and effortlessly scale up while maintaining the highest quality standards in anti-corrosive, wear-resistant coatings.
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Lab technology that suits everyone
Labman’s 40+ years of experience in developing laboratory technology uniquely equips us to tackle any industrial coating automation challenge. Our expertise spans decorative, industrial, marine, automotive, aerospace, and wood & trim applications. With multi-disciplinary engineering teams and specialized design capabilities, Labman is the reliable partner for any coating process challenge.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.
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.H2PO
FormulatorBroaden your dispense capability. Formulate without boundaries.
SOFIA
The collaborative formulatorAn open, collaborative platform designed to intuitively formulate coloured products.
SIZE
Malvern 3000 particle sizing systemMeasures suspended particle size of liquid samples using an integrated Malvern 3000 Mastersizer.
CRBW
Vial weighing and labelling systemAn automated system for labelling and weighing 4 different vial types.
HITS
Paint formulation systemDispenses and mixes raw ingredients and bases in samples pots, preparing them for drawdown and analysis on other Labman systems.
HITS_H2PA
Panel preparation systemA high throughput, automated system for creating paint films on panels to enable analysis and testing of the paint formulation.
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.
ECAP
Electrochemical corrosion assessment systemAn automated system for performing electrochemical tests on various metallic samples