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Both approaches have clear advantages and the right choice depends far more on workflow needs than on lab size or budget alone.\n\nThis article breaks down the differences between custom automation and off the shelf products, explains where each approach works best, and offers practical guidance on how to reduce risk when making the decision.\n",{"id":748,"__component":749,"title":750,"subheading":11,"image":751},664,"page-content.heading","What are off the shelf automation products?",{"data":11},{"id":753,"__component":745,"content":754},3211,"Off the shelf automation products are standardised systems designed to address common laboratory tasks. These might include liquid handlers, dispensers, or benchtop robotic platforms with predefined capabilities.\n\nThey are typically:\n\n•\tFaster to deploy\n•\tEasier to specify\n•\tWell suited to standardised workflows\n\nFor labs with clearly defined, repeatable processes, off the shelf automation can be an effective way to introduce automation with minimal upfront complexity.\n\n### Where off the shelf automation works well\n\nOff the shelf products are often a good fit when:\n\n•\tThe workflow closely matches the product’s intended use\n•\tVariability between samples is low\n•\tIntegration with other systems is limited\n•\tSpeed of deployment is a priority\n\nIn these scenarios, standard platforms can deliver strong value and a relatively low barrier to entry.\n\n\n### Limitations of off the shelf solutions\n\nWhile off the shelf products are powerful, they are designed around generic assumptions. \n\nAs workflows evolve, labs may encounter challenges such as:\n\n•\tWorkarounds for non standard steps\n•\tManual intervention between automated stages\n•\tLimited flexibility to adapt processes\n•\tDifficulty scaling beyond the original use case\n\nThese limitations don’t make off the shelf automation the wrong choice, but they do highlight why it’s important to assess long term workflow needs early.\n\n\n",{"id":756,"__component":749,"title":757,"subheading":11,"image":758},665,"What is custom laboratory automation?",{"data":11},{"id":760,"__component":745,"content":761},3212,"Custom automation is designed around the specific workflow of a lab, rather than asking the lab to adapt to a predefined platform.\n\nA custom system may:\n\n•\tCombine multiple tasks into a single automated workflow\n•\tIntegrate with existing instruments and software\n•\tHandle complex decision points or variable sample types\n•\tBe designed for scalability from the outset\n\nCustom automation is not about building everything from scratch, it’s about configuring hardware, software, and data capture to match real world laboratory processes.\n \n### Where custom automation makes sense\n\nCustom automation is often the better choice when:\n\n•\tWorkflows are complex or non standard\n•\tMultiple instruments need to work together\n•\tManual steps between processes create bottlenecks\n•\tCompliance, traceability, or containment is critical\n•\tFuture expansion is likely\n\nIn these cases, forcing a workflow into an off the shelf platform can increase manual effort rather than reduce it.\n",{"id":763,"__component":749,"title":764,"subheading":11,"image":765},666,"Avoiding the “all or nothing” mindset",{"data":11},{"id":767,"__component":745,"content":768},3213,"A common misconception is that labs must choose either off the shelf or fully custom automation. In reality, many successful automation strategies combine both.\n\nExamples include:\n\n•\tUsing off the shelf instruments within a custom automated workflow\n•\tStarting with a standard product and later integrating it into a larger system\n•\tBuilding modular automation that can accept standard components\n\nThis hybrid approach allows labs to manage cost and risk while maintaining flexibility.\n",{"id":770,"__component":749,"title":771,"subheading":11,"image":772},667,"De-risking the decision",{"data":11},{"id":774,"__component":745,"content":775},3214,"Regardless of the route chosen, the biggest risk in automation is not the technology, it’s misalignment with the workflow.\n\nTo reduce risk:\n\n•\tStart by mapping the scientific process in detail\n•\tIdentify true bottlenecks and pain points\n•\tConsider how the workflow may evolve over time\n•\tEvaluate total cost of ownership, not just purchase price\n\nA workflow first approach helps ensure automation supports the lab’s work rather than constraining it.\n",{"id":777,"__component":749,"title":778,"subheading":11,"image":779},668,"A practical perspective on custom vs off the shelf",{"data":11},{"id":781,"__component":745,"content":782},3215,"At Labman, automation projects often begin with this exact question. In practice, the answer is rarely binary.\n\nSome labs benefit most from a well chosen off the shelf product. Others require a more tailored solution to achieve meaningful gains in throughput, reliability, or data quality. In many cases, the best outcome comes from combining standard platforms with custom integration and control.\n\nThe goal is not to automate for automation’s sake but to design systems that deliver long term value, adapt to change, and reduce operational friction.\n",{"id":784,"__component":749,"title":785,"subheading":11,"image":786},669,"Final thoughts",{"data":11},{"id":788,"__component":745,"content":789},3216,"Choosing between custom automation and off the shelf products is less about which option is “better” and more about which option fits your workflow today and tomorrow.\n\nBy focusing on process first, embracing modular design, and planning for future change, laboratories can make informed automation decisions that scale with their needs rather than limit them.\n",[],{"id":792,"metaTitle":793,"metaDescription":794,"keywords":11,"canonicalURL":11,"metaRobots":11,"metaViewport":11,"structuredData":11,"metaImage":795,"metaSocial":796},566,"Custom Automation or an Off-the-Shelf Product?","A common question in lab automation is whether to invest in a standard product or a custom-built system.",{"data":11},[],[798,808,818,828],{"id":118,"attributes":799},{"slug":800,"postedon":801,"header":802,"categories":807},"how-long-does-implementation-take","2026-09-01",{"id":803,"title":804,"subheading":805,"image":806},2212,"How long does lab automation take to implement?","Simple workflows can be implemented in months, while complex, fully integrated systems may take longer depending on scope, testing and validation requirements.",{"data":11},[],{"id":7,"attributes":809},{"slug":810,"postedon":811,"header":812,"categories":817},"what-is-lab-automation","2026-07-26",{"id":813,"title":814,"subheading":815,"image":816},2187,"What is lab automation?","Lab automation is the use of automated technologies, such as robotics, software, and integrated systems, to perform laboratory tasks that would otherwise be done manually.",{"data":11},[],{"id":151,"attributes":819},{"slug":820,"postedon":821,"header":822,"categories":827},"how-to-reduce-turnaround-time","2026-07-25",{"id":823,"title":824,"subheading":825,"image":826},2188,"How to reduce turnaround time?","Automation can remove bottlenecks, reproduce repetitive tasks, and streamline workflows.",{"data":11},[],{"id":65,"attributes":829},{"slug":830,"postedon":831,"header":832,"categories":837},"what-is-gravimetric-dosing","2026-07-24",{"id":833,"title":834,"subheading":835,"image":836},2190,"What is gravimetric dosing? 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