Automation Solutions for Today’s Demanding Laboratories
From benchtop systems to high throughput robotics, Brooks delivers scalable automation that keeps laboratories running smoothly.
Whitepaper: An Evaluation of Brooks Automation PathFinder Benchtop Solutions, 2025
168 runs, 16,128 tubes, 47.6 hours validation testing.
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Solving Today’s Laboratory Challenges
Clinical laboratories face rising test volumes, critical staffing challenges, and pressure for faster turnaround times.
Pre-analytical errors account for up to 68% of all laboratory errors.
Improved Walkaway Time
Technologists spend valuable time on repetitive manual tasks—decapping, sorting, archiving—reducing time available for quality review and complex analysis.
Brooks Laboratory Automation Solutions enable more walkaway time so your staff can focus on more valuable tasks.
Reduced Pre-Analytical Errors
Errors can happen before the sample reaches the analyzer. Every rejected sample means patient recollection, delayed diagnosis, and additional costs.
Systems like the PathFinderTM 350D automate the sorting of tubes, relaying information to the LIS and reducing risk of errors.
Relieve Workflow Bottlenecks
Manual workflows struggle with peak-hour volumes, STAT prioritization, and complex routing requirements across multiple testing areas.
From compact benchtop workstations to high-throughput robotic systems and vendor-neutral software, Brooks systems address the most common challenges across pre‑analytical, analytical, and post‑analytical workflows.
Proven Solutions
The Right System for Every Laboratory Workflow
PathFinder 450S Sorter
Intelligent Sorting
Registers and sorts specimen tubes into destination racks based on LIS-defined rules. Processes up to 450 tubes per hour with real-time tracking.
Key Features:
- STAT Prioritization: Eliminate manual sorting bottlenecks
- Multi-Department Routing: Intelligent distribution to multiple testing areas
- Complete Tracking: Real-time specimen location visibility
PathFinder 350A Archiver
Specimen Archiving
Verifies test completion, foil-seals and sorts specimens for organized storage. Complete location tracking enables retrieval in under 60 seconds. 350 tubes/hour.
Key Features:
- Repeat Retrieval: Find any sample in <60 seconds
- Leak-Proof Sealing: Foil caps rated to -80°C
- Regulatory Compliance: Organized retention management
PathFinder 350D/350D Plus
Automated Decapping
Automates decapping and intelligent sorting of primary specimen tubes. Places tubes directly into analyzer racks with barcode alignment. 350-600 tubes/hour.
Key Features:
- Eliminate RSI Injuries: No more manual decapping
- Reduce Biohazard Exposure: Automated cap removal
- Perfect Alignment: Barcode positioning for analyzers
Autosampler Systems for Analytical Instrumentation
Reliable Automated Sample Introduction
Brooks AIM™ Autosamplers automate liquid sample introduction for a wide range of analytical instruments,
delivering precision, flexibility, and reliability.
AIM3200 Autosampler
2 rack capacity, compact, efficient, ideal for up to 150 samples per run.
AIM3300 Autosampler
3 rack capacity, flexible configuration, multiple probe and rack options
AIM3600 Autosampler
7 rack high-capacity, designed for long, unattended runs.
AIM4000 Autosampler
4 rack capacity, latest design, optimized bench space, advanced electronics.
Measurable Impact
See Change From Day One
Laboratories worldwide can show significant improvements in efficiency, quality, and staff satisfaction
with Brooks Laboratory Automation Solutions.
Clinical Workflows
Proven Solutions Across Every Laboratory Department
Brooks’ systems address specific workflow challenges in diverse clinical specialties worldwide.
Molecular Diagnostics
Automate complex sample routing through PCR, sequencing, and extraction. Reduce pre-analytical errors affecting 60-70% of molecular workflows.
Blood Banking
Prevent WBIT errors and maintain chain-of-custody integrity. Streamline donor sample management and regulatory archiving.
Hematology
Process high-volume EDTA specimens with priority-based STAT routing. Support recursive sorting for reflex testing workflows.
Toxicology
Maintain unbroken chain-of-custody for legally defensible drug testing. Automate two-stage screening and confirmation workflows.
Cytology
Manage time-sensitive specimens requiring processing within hours. Sort by type with completeness verification.
Special Chemistry
Streamline low-volume, high-complexity testing with intelligent routing to in-house platforms and reference labs.
Spectroscopy
Automate sample preparation and introduction for spectroscopic analysis to improve throughput, consistency, and instrument utilization across routine and high‑volume testing.
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Delivering an Automated Advantage for our Customers
Founded in 1978, Brooks Automation is a global leader in precision automation, trusted by top manufacturers across the semiconductor and life science industries. We offer compact, scalable solutions that integrate seamlessly with personnel and sensitive equipment. From semiconductor fabs to life science labs, Brooks Automation empowers customers to achieve an automated advantage through innovation, precision, and collaboration.