Other lab automation networks
Here you can find networks and organizations dedicated to the exchange of experience and knowledge in the field of laboratory automation.
LRIG
Laboratory Robotics Interest Group
Founded in the mid-1990s, LRIG is the original organization that started the global network of laboratory automation interest groups.
ELRIG UK
European Laboratory Robotics Interest Group UK
Founded in 2001, ELRIG UK organizes major conferences and events focused on drug discovery and laboratory automation.
ELRIG France
European Laboratory Robotics Interest Group France
The French chapter of the ELRIG network, promoting laboratory automation and life science innovation in France.
SLAS
Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening
SLAS is a global professional community of scientists advancing life sciences innovation and technology through conferences, journals, and grants.
SiLA
Standardization in Lab Automation
SiLA develops open communication standards (SiLA 2) for lab devices and software, enabling vendor-agnostic interoperability and seamless data exchange.
LADS
Laboratory Agnostic Device Standard (OPC UA)
LADS is an OPC UA-based standard enabling vendor-agnostic communication and integration of laboratory devices, developed under the OPC Foundation umbrella.
Pistoia Alliance
Pistoia Alliance – Lowering Barriers to Innovation in Life Sciences
The Pistoia Alliance is a global consortium of pharma, biotech, and technology companies fostering precompetitive collaboration on lab data standards, FAIR data, and automation.
QI-Digital
Quality Infrastructure Digital
QI-Digital is a German government initiative for digitalizing quality infrastructure, promoting digital standards, calibration, and connected measurement technology in laboratories.
Smartlab Network
Smartlab Network – Network for the Intelligent Laboratory
The Smartlab Network is an alliance of companies, research institutions, and users working together on concepts for the connected, intelligent laboratory of the future – known for its SLAS/trade fair demonstrators.
DECHEMA
Society for Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
DECHEMA is a professional society for chemical engineering and biotechnology with working groups on lab digitalization and automation. Organizer of ACHEMA and Lab 4.0 symposia.
Labautomation.io
Labautomation.io – Open Community for Lab Automation
Labautomation.io is an open community platform for sharing knowledge, tools, and best practices in laboratory automation – from scripting to system integration.
PyLabRobot
PyLabRobot – Open-Source Python Framework for Lab Robotics
PyLabRobot is an open-source Python framework for vendor-agnostic control of lab robots and liquid handlers. Active community on GitHub and Discord.
Munich Lab Automation Community
Local Lab Automation Community – Munich
Local meetup for lab automation enthusiasts in Munich. Networking and knowledge sharing on automation, digitalization, and robotics in the lab.
Berlin Lab Automation Community
Local Lab Automation Community – Berlin
Local meetup for lab automation enthusiasts in Berlin. Networking and knowledge sharing on automation, digitalization, and robotics in the lab.
Freiburg Lab Automation Community
Local Lab Automation Community – Freiburg
Local meetup for lab automation enthusiasts in Freiburg. Networking and knowledge sharing on automation, digitalization, and robotics in the lab.
Rhine-Neckar Lab Automation Community
Local Lab Automation Community – Rhine-Neckar
Local meetup in the Rhein-Neckar Region. Networking and knowledge sharing on automation, digitalization, and robotics in the lab.
Jena Lab Automation Community
Local Lab Automation Community – Jena
Local meetup in Jena. Networking and knowledge sharing on automation, digitalization, and robotics in the lab.
Tuebingen Lab Automation Community
Local Lab Automation Community – Tuebingen
Local meetup in Tuebingen. Networking and knowledge sharing on automation, digitalization, and robotics in the lab.
Reno Lab Automation Community
Local Lab Automation Community – Reno
Local meetup in Reno. Networking and knowledge sharing on automation, digitalization, and robotics in the lab.
UAE Lab Automation Community
Local Lab Automation Community – UAE
Local meetup in UAE. Networking and knowledge sharing on automation, digitalization, and robotics in the lab.