Automated Tube Handling System

The automated tube handling system, X-TubeProcessor®_Flex by HTI Automation, delivers unparalleled flexibility and high-throughput automation, offering laboratories a versatile modular solution for efficiently handling various types and sizes of micro screw tubes while seamlessly adapting to evolving workflow requirements.

Automated Tube Handling System

The X-TubeProcessor®_Flex brings flexible, high-throughput automation to laboratories, offering a versatile solution for handling micro screw tubes. Designed with modular components, it allows you to adapt the system to your specific lab needs, ensuring seamless integration into your existing workflows. This cutting-edge automated tube handling system automates capping, decapping, labeling, and dispensing, providing a highly flexible and scalable solution for laboratories looking to streamline operations and minimise manual work.

Flexible Process Control for Maximum Efficiency

The X-TubeProcessor®_Flex is designed for flexibility, offering a range of modules that allow labs to automate a variety of processes. From bulk material feeding with the TubeFeeder, to secure capping, labeling, and dispensing, every function can be tailored to fit specific laboratory needs. Sensors and security controls ensure reliable operation, while error messages can be sent via email to notify staff of any issues, even during long walkaway periods. This makes the X-TubeProcessor®_Flex system an ideal solution for labs looking to automate repetitive tasks while maintaining complete control over process quality.

Modular Expansion to Fit Specific Laboratory Requirements

Designed with standardised, combinable modules, the X-TubeProcessor®_Flex is capable of expanding in line with the laboratory’s evolving needs. The system supports additional functionalities such as air displacement pipetting (ADP), peristaltic pumping, and cooling, making it suitable for complex workflows. Integrated turntables enable parallel processing, enhancing the speed and efficiency of multi-step procedures. These flexible modules allow for the creation of a system tailored to current demands, while also ensuring adaptability for future requirements

Advanced Screwing and Uncapping Automation

With support for screw cap micro tubes up to 2.0 ml, the system automates screwing and uncapping, eliminating the need for manual labour and reducing the risk of error. Fully automatic feeding of tubes and screw caps via feeders streamlines the process, and an optional colour sensor ensures the correct caps are used, enhancing operational precision.

Bulk Material and Rack Handling

The X-TubeProcessor®_Flex supports both bulk material and rack-fed processes, allowing for flexible feeding and storage solutions. The tube feeder can process open or screwed tubes, reducing the need for pre-racking. Tubes can be stored either in bulk or in racks, maximising walkaway times and improving overall efficiency.

Comprehensive Liquid Handling Options

The system offers comprehensive liquid handling capabilities, including peristaltic and syringe pumps for dispensing reagents. Syringe pumps ensure precision for small volumes, while peristaltic pumps are ideal for larger fills. Cooling options for reagent vessels and interchangeable pipette tips further enhance adaptability.

Optional Module Ensures Precise Labeling

Equipped with an optional labeling module, the X-TubeProcessor®_Flex ensures the precise application of labels, with customisable designs using user-friendly software.

High-Throughput Automation with a Compact Design

With the ability to process up to 600 tubes per hour, the X-TubeProcessor®_Flex delivers high throughput without compromising on space. Its compact size makes it an ideal fit for any laboratory, while its modular design allows for the easy addition of components based on specific laboratory needs. Whether you require capping, decapping, labeling, or dispensing, this system can be customised to meet your process requirements. The system can also handle nine SBS racks or process tubes as bulk material, offering long walkaway times and reducing manual intervention.

Maximising Lab Productivity with Reliable Service and Support

HTI Automation offers comprehensive service packages to ensure your X-TubeProcessor®_Flex operates at peak efficiency. From on-site maintenance to remote support, our services are tailored to meet the specific needs of your laboratory. Our DIN EN ISO 9001 certified quality management guarantees that every aspect of our service meets the highest industry standards. With more than 20 years of experience, HTI Automation provides the expertise and support you need to keep your laboratory workflows running smoothly.

Sterile Tube Handling Ensures Regulatory Compliance

In sterile environments, the X-TubeProcessor®_Flex can be equipped with HEPA filters, laminar flow systems, and sterile hoods to ensure contamination-free tube handling. These features are crucial for maintaining compliance with stringent pharmaceutical, biotech and diagnostics industry standards, particularly in environments where contamination control is critical for regulatory approval and product safety. The system’s intuitive software, accessible via an external laptop or PC, provides a streamlined interface for managing tasks, customising workflows, and selecting specific modules based on laboratory needs. Additionally, real-time monitoring capabilities, including email notifications, ensure operators receive immediate alerts and system updates, even when not present in the lab, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance monitoring.

Optimising Pharmaceutical and Diagnostic Workflows

The X-TubeProcessor®_Flex offers a scalable and highly flexible automation solution for pharmaceutical, biotech, and diagnostic laboratories and production facilities seeking to enhance efficiency in tube handling, labeling, and dispensing. Its modular design allows for precise customisation to meet specific workflow requirements, whether for high-throughput sample processing or complex sample management. By streamlining processes, reducing human error, and increasing productivity, the system ensures improved accuracy and operational efficiency, making it an essential tool for advancing research and testing capabilities in these industries.

Key Features of the X-TubeProcessor®_Flex

  • Flexible Modules: Freely combine standardised modules for capping, decapping, labeling, and dispensing.
  • High Throughput: Processes up to 600 tubes per hour for fast, efficient operation.
  • Long Walkaway Times: Handles up to nine SBS racks or bulk material, minimising manual intervention.
  • TubeFeeder: Automates the bulk feeding of micro screw tubes for faster throughput.
  • Compact and Modular Design: Fits into any lab setup while offering scalable automation options.
  • Security and Control: Integrated sensors and error messaging ensure process reliability and quick issue detection.
  • Parallel Processing: Use turntables to process multiple steps simultaneously for maximum efficiency.
  • Peristaltic Pump and ADP Options: Add modules for dispensing or air displacement pipetting to enhance functionality.
Automated Tube Handling System
The Automated Tube Handling System X-TubeProcessor®_Flex

HTI Automations’s automated tube handling system provides a highly flexible and scalable solution to pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and diagnostics companies enabling them to streamline their workflows, reduce costs, ensure compliance and improve the quality of their experimental outcomes or production processes.


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