From Concept to Reality

Building A Successful Solution

Whether it be building a Level 3 Integrated System or a Level 2 Workstation Integration, Dynamic Devices delivers success.  The two slide shows below are a quick interesting journey through the building of a system from the ground up.  These are two completely different applications and are meant to illustrate the flexibility in design and the ability to integrate on multiple levels.

Cell Harvesting Gallery Protein Expression Gallery

Pre-defined vs. Custom

If your laboratory is lucky enough to automate just one kind of assay, have the throughput to justify investing in automation for that single assay, and is lucky enough to have that assay come in a validated pre-configured system from the manufacturer, then your choice is easy... purchase it.

Packaged (Canned) Application Advantages

  • Complete system validation and data
  • Pre-configured configuration and throughput
  • Set pricing and no application development charges

Packaged (Canned) Applications Drawbacks

  • System is usually set up for only one application or one type of application
  • Additional applications usually do not fit into the pre-packaged deck hardware
  • System configuration fixed so fixed throughput
  • System not upgradable since configuration changes negate previous canned programs

Now with the usual reality each laboratory is organized differently with different sample loads, different workflows, different throughput requirements and different goals... a customized solution fits best.  An automation provider with relevant experience in the application and the integration knowhow can make a system that matches your labs exact requirements.

Any initial meetings should produce a system specification to take into account the laboratories workflow, throughput requirements and number of methods/assays that need to be accomplished.  This multi-application customized aspect also helps when it come to justifying the initial investment and getting the best ROI (Return On Investment) on a system.

Integrator vs Box Suppliers

The most flexible and successful systems are usually customized and not really custom.  The configuration and assembly of standard parts to create a platform is what sets the 'Automation Integrators' apart from the 'Pipet Box' companies.  The experience and knowledge base of the team is what makes Dynamic Devices the perfect supplier for both liquid handler platforms and integrated systems.  Having teams with decades of experience delivering large complex integrations systems, in addition, to simple pipetting workstations leads to successful solutions for our customers.