With the team at Labman, Berkeley Lab have created the A-Lab, a system which uses the AI generated information, along with an entirely bespoke system to synthesise the materials in an automated, 24/7 operation pattern.
Labmanâs Powder Feeding and Slurry Handling System is a floor standing system designed to produce, homogenise and transfer powder-ethanol slurries. Handling over 200 different powder-based materials in a âhotelâ of dispensers, and based around a 6-axis robotic arm, the LBCS system is uniquely suited to creating unique formulations.
The A-Lab combines modern techniques with a modular workflow that can synthesise new materials with minimal human input. Labmanâs Slurry Handling System, which is at the centre of the A-Lab worked non-stop for a period of 17 days to successfully realise 41 brand new materials.
Ekin Dogus Cubuk, a staff Research Scientist at Google Brain said:
Normally it can take six months or even years to synthesize a material.
Berkeley Lab are able to synthesise materials faster than ever before, and with a success rate of 71%, the results are accurate and reliable.
Labman worked hand in hand with the Berkeley team and are so proud that our system plays such a crucial role in realising new stable materials.