In modern research environments, labs invest heavily in people, instruments, and automation to accelerate discovery. Yet despite these investments, many organizations still struggle with how, and where, to allocate resources effectively. The reason is often simple: decision makers lack complete visibility into how their infrastructure is actually being used. Without a holistic view, labs risk making decisions based on incomplete insights, limited to what individual scientists, automation engineers, or facility managers see in their corner of the lab.
Today, many investment decisions are made based on siloed knowledge. A scientist may advocate for additional plate readers because delays are slowing their experiments. An automation engineer might push for another liquid handler because their system always seems busy. An operations manager may believe more incubator space is needed based on anecdotal bottlenecks. Each perspective is valid, but each reflects only part of the larger puzzle. Without comprehensive utilization data, labs risk overspending in some areas while leaving hidden bottlenecks unaddressed elsewhere.
Figure 1. Whether your lab operates manually or uses automation, CellarioOS connects every instrument, protocol, and software platform, turning fragmented tools into a unified system that aligns your scientific intent, execution, and data flow.
In an ideal lab, every instrument, whether automated or manual, would be monitored for utilization, with that data tied back to the workflows and applications they support. Bottlenecks could be identified before they impact project timelines, and investment decisions could be made with confidence. Rather than guessing or relying on fragmented anecdotes, leaders would know exactly where to direct resources to accelerate science.
This is where CellarioOS delivers. Imagine the productivity of a lab where scientists can instantly visualize every workflow—across instruments, workcells, and even global sites. Where they can orchestrate complex protocols with a single click. With CellarioOS, every step is guided by digital SOPs—so scientists don’t need to interpret scientific intent or navigate countless software systems. Data flows automatically, always tied to the context of each experiment. Workflow status, instrument utilization, and results are visible in real time—providing traceability across teams, departments, and geographies.
By orchestrating and monitoring activity across the lab, CellarioOS provides clear visibility into how assets are actually used regardless of whether they are part of a fully automated system, a standalone instrument, or a shared resource. Instead of relying on informal reports, lab leaders can see utilization data presented in ways that drive informed decisions:
Figure 2. CellarioOS utilization fata for genome factory system
With this level of visibility, decision making shifts from assumption-driven to evidence-based. Labs can move beyond anecdotal decision making and ensure that investments are targeted where they will make the greatest impact on scientific progress.
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