Make manual lab work safer, faster, and easier
LightPick projects step-by-step guidance directly onto plates and racks, reducing errors and mental load during manual pipetting and tube handling.
Manual work is still everywhere in modern labs
Despite automation, laboratories still rely heavily on manual actions like pipetting, tube picking, and sample transfers. These steps are often unavoidable — but they are also error-prone, tiring, and difficult to fully track.
LightPick prevents:
- Sample mix-ups
- Pipetting into the wrong well
- Missed or incomplete actions
- High cognitive load for technicians
The LightPick solution
LightPick bridges the gap between digital workflows and physical lab work. It links LIMS instructions directly to the real-world workspace by projecting visual guidance exactly where actions need to be performed.
The technician simply scans a plate or tube. LightPick immediately shows:
- Where to pipette or pick
- Which locations are valid
- What volume or action is required
Why labs choose LightPick
Fewer errors
Visual guidance at the exact physical location prevents mix-ups and incorrect actions.
Lower mental load
No more switching between screens, paper worklists, and the bench.
No workflow changes
Works with your existing plates, racks, procedures, and staff.
Full traceability
Every scan and indicated action can be logged and reported back to your LIMS.
Typical use cases
Manual PCR preparation
LightPick guides technicians through complex pipetting steps, including support for alternative dilutions and substitutions.
Correcting low DNA concentration
Only the correct wells are highlighted, preventing accidental contamination during last-minute corrections.
Retrieving tubes from storage
LightPick shows exactly which tubes to pick from dense racks, even when tubes are identified only by barcode.
What’s included
- Projection stand with fixture for plates or racks
- Projector optimized for close-range projection
- LightPick software
You provide:
- A standard PC
- A barcode scanner
Designed for LIMS integration
LightPick connects to your LIMS using a simple API or file-based interface. The LIMS stays in control: it defines what actions are allowed, and LightPick ensures they are executed correctly.
Integration is intentionally lightweight and does not require deep changes to your existing systems.
Pricing
Hardware: €2000
Includes stand, fixture, and projector.
Software: €2000 per year
Includes updates, documentation, and email support.
Optional services:
LIMS integration and customization at €150 per hour.
Interested in LightPick?
Contact us to discuss your workflow, request a demo, or explore integration with your LIMS.
Contact Krol Inventions