Lab Services
Lab Instrument Integration
✓ Device drivers that open the way into your systems. For over 30 years, we have been developing driver solutions for analytical instruments – from simple sensors to complex multi-module systems. Our interfaces ensure your devices communicate seamlessly with LIMS, PLS, ELN, or other data systems. For laboratories, that means less manual work, more automation, and full traceability.
✓ You build the instruments – we make the connection. Whether REST, RS232, OPC UA, or a proprietary protocol, we implement high-performance, fully documented device drivers and integrate your hardware into existing software landscapes. This increases the interoperability of your instruments – and opens new markets. Talk to us if you want to make your systems LIMS-ready, Lab-4.0-capable, or cloud-ready.
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A variety of device types
One system for all signals. Whether liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, or UV/Vis analysis – we support all common instrument types and sensor classes. Your entire analytical chain is digitally connected: from pump to autosampler to detector. The result: seamless workflows and reproducible results – independent of manufacturer.
Modular, cross-device, CDS-compatible. We develop drivers for LC, GC, CE, MS, UV/Vis, and other analytical systems – including precise control of components such as pumps, autosamplers, valves, and fraction collectors. Our drivers are compatible with leading chromatography data systems and support complex instrument combinations – robust, maintainable, and fully documented.
Data system integration
One driver – many systems. As a long-standing Agilent software partner, we develop device drivers that integrate seamlessly with data systems such as OpenLab CDS, ChemStation, or EZChrom. Thanks to our architecture, components can be reused and quickly integrated into other systems – for example, ThermoFisher Chromeleon or, via ICF, into cross-vendor platforms. For you, this means maximum flexibility with minimal development time.
RC.Net, ICF, Chromeleon – we master the standards. We specialise in developing Rapid-Control drivers (RC.Net) for Agilent systems and in integrating via the Instrument Control Framework (ICF) into third-party platforms. Our modular driver architecture allows native adaptations – even for complex device functions and system topologies. This enables precise, validation-ready, and future-proof integrations – with minimal extra effort and high reusability.
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More services
More than just driver development. We support you not only on the technical side but also strategically – from planning your device interface and defining communication protocols to preparing for system integration. We also guide – or fully handle – the qualification process for data systems, ensuring your product reaches application faster.
Specification, testing, qualification – all from one source. In addition to driver development, we offer end-to-end services: advising on interface architecture and specifications, building communication layers, and performing integration testing. We conduct the required qualification process (e.g. for OpenLab or Chromeleon) in full compliance with standards and with complete documentation – including acceptance records and ongoing support.
Stable communication
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Stable communication between the device and the device driver is essential. We place particular emphasis on this. Our drivers are designed to communicate and provide data stably over a long period of time without interruption. Therefore, measurements over the weekend or in an automated environment are no problem.
Intuitive user interfaces
Our drivers offer attractive and intuitive user interfaces that enable the configuration of your device, allow simple and secure entry of method parameters, and clearly display the status of your device.
It also ensures that only legitimate users can make changes.
Multilingualism
All our drivers are globalized. Adaptation to multiple languages to open up global markets is easily possible.
Our drivers also come with an online help system, which we can create for you upon request.
Validation
Reports & Audit Trail
All parameters that can be entered are checked for validity. If a limit value is exceeded or fallen below, the entry is rejected.
All configuration and method parameters can be displayed, saved or printed in a report. In addition, every change is logged so that it is clear who made which change, when.
Automation
Our drivers support special interfaces that make it possible to automatically create methods or automatically monitor status values. This is the basis for modern approaches such as OPC UA or LADS®.
Deployment
Our drivers are delivered with a setup that installs all components and registers the driver on the data system.
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Our drivers also support the “Software Verification” procedure. After a successful installation, data integrity can be ensured.
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Our drivers are also client-server capable. So operating in distributed systems is no problem!