Key Features
- Laser Etching Technology: Permanently marks tubes with precision laser etching, eliminating the need for consumable labels in specific workflows.
- Durable Markings: Resistant to smearing, fading, or degradation, even in extreme storage environments, ensuring long-lasting sample identification.
- Tube Compatibility: Handles etchable tubes with a typical range of 0.5mL to 8mL, ensuring compatibility with various lab workflows.
- Customizable Marking Options: Supports text, barcodes (1D/2D), and other patterns as required by laboratories.
- High Throughput: Processes up to 250 tubes per hour, enabling efficient and consistent workflows in busy lab environments.
- Seamless Integration: Integrates with existing laboratory automation systems, including barcode scanners and the Scinomix VXi bulk tube feeding system.
Why Use Laser Etching Technology?
- Unmatched Reliability: Built to withstand the demands of modern lab environments, providing consistent, long-lasting performance with minimal downtime.
- Exceptional Durability: Laser-etched markings remain unharmed under extreme conditions, ensuring reliable sample identification for long-term storage or harsh handling processes.
- Future-Ready Design: Designed to integrate seamlessly with additional automation upgrades, making it a scalable solution as your workflows change and grow.
- Minimal Maintenance: Designed with the end user in mind, it has easily accessible parts, resulting in reduced downtime and maintenance costs.
- More Walk-Away Time: Fully automated system allows lab personnel to focus on other tasks while the system operates independently.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Scinomix SmartScribe?
The Scinomix SmartScribe is an advanced laser etching system designed for permanently marking laboratory tubes with precision. It eliminates the need for consumable labels, offering durable and reliable sample identification for a wide range of laboratory applications. The SmartScribe is a Class 1 Laser Product.
How does the laser etching technology work?
The SmartScribe uses precision laser etching to permanently mark tubes with text, barcodes (1D and 2D), or other identification patterns. This ensures high accuracy and eliminates issues like smearing, fading, or degradation over time.
What types of tubes can the SmartScribe handle?
The SmartScribe is compatible with etchable tubes typically ranging from 0.5mL to 8mL, making it versatile for different laboratory needs.
Tube Height: 85mm maximum, 25mm minimum
Tube Diameter: 35mm maximum, 8mm minimum
What is the throughput of the SmartScribe?
The system can process up to 250 tubes per hour, enabling efficient and consistent workflows in busy lab environments.
Can the SmartScribe integrate with existing laboratory systems?
Yes, the SmartScribe integrates seamlessly with laboratory automation systems, including barcode scanners and the Scinomix VXi bulk tube feeding system. It also validates etchings through 2D barcode scanning for improved sample tracking.
What customisation options are available for tube markings?
The SmartScribe supports customizable marking options, including text, barcodes (1D and 2D), and other patterns. Laboratories can tailor the markings to meet specific identification requirements.
Can the laser-etched tubes from SmartScribe handle extreme storage conditions?
Yes, laser-etched markings are highly durable and remain intact under extreme conditions, including high humidity, low temperatures, and chemical exposure. This makes the SmartScribe ideal for long-term storage or harsh laboratory environments.
