Automated compound inventory systems: The basis for efficient screening and research activities
✍ Scribed by Glen P. Jourdan; Dianne H. Krause; Craig T. Mosburg
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1997
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 419 KB
- Volume
- 9
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0895-7533
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✦ Synopsis
Increasing demands are being placed on those who oversee research sample inventories in the pharmaceutical and agricultural industry to supply samples more quickly, in greater numbers, and in multiple formats. This is primarily in response to expanding screening capabilities as a result of new technology and techniques. These escalating requirements are being met with more efficient and accurate storage and retrieval systems [1]. DowElanco has implemented an automated storage and retrieval system based on a drawer structure employing two robotic applications: one for moving drawers within the system and a second to pick and place [2] research sample vials from individual drawers. Coordinates for sample locations within the system are maintained in a database, and the robot controlling programs have been optimized to complete picking and placing activities in the most efficient way. This article covers the rationale for developing a robotic storage system, the technology employed, and a discussion of its implementation.