How Novartis Is Shaping the Future of Lab Automation Through Smart Sample Transport

22/09/2025

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How Novartis Is Shaping the Future of Lab Automation Through Smart Sample Transport
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By pioneering an integrated pneumatic tube system across its global sites, Novartis has streamlined high-throughput chemical analysis, reduced manual handling, and established a new standard in scalable, automated workflows. This effort empowers analytical labs with enhanced speed, traceability, and efficiency.

Discover how our unique  lab2lab sample transport system is transforming operations at Novartis' Basel and Cambridge sites, as explained by Dr. Ingo Muckenschnabel, Senior Manager of Scientific Operations at Novartis’ in Basel, in an interview with LABO. This interview reveals how lab2lab automates secure sample transport, optimizes system utilization, and reduces manual processes in analytical labs. With Novartis processing up to 3,000 vials daily worldwide, the modular, pneumatic lab2lab system ensures seamless integration across multiple buildings, boosting efficiency and accuracy.

Gain insights into the benefits of lab2lab, from minimizing handling time to enabling precise data tracking, and understanding its robust implementation process, including employee involvement and system scalability for both large and small labs.

Dive into the full interview to see how Novartis is setting the standard in lab automation and learn about future possibilities for expanding this cutting-edge technology.

Read the full LABO interview: https://www.labo.de/it-im-labor-laborautomation/novartis-interview-about-a-pneumatic-tube-system-for-sample-transport.htm