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The Organic Synthesis Lab of Future
Round-bottom flasks are being replaced by automated lab reactors.

Intro
In most chemical organic synthetic lab some years ago, reactions were carried out in round-bottom flasks, which provided minimal process knowledge. This means that no clear picture of the physical changes and chemical conversions of the raw materials into the final product could be obtained. Moreover, this setup did not allow for the registration, structured storage, and utilization of process data for further development.
A project team was installed to roll out the Organic Synthesis Lab of Future across an entire development organization. Automated lab reactors (ALR), combined with Process Analytical Tools (PAT), play a central role in this initiative. The data collected in this way opens up new opportunities for innovation. The Automated Reactors enables safer, faster, and more efficient work.
Data Tracking
One of the major advantages of the project is that reactions are performed in a uniform way, and data can easily be exchanged . Standard devices that can be used for any reaction. This approach results in a simpler training plan and equipment maintenance. Additionally, all labs are universally equipped, so scientists can work in any other lab.”
An automated data platform keeps all the data in a uniform way on the server. The data can be accessed at any time by anyone. With the same number of people, more experiments were performed and faster. In addition to time savings, more knowledge was created.”
Change Management
A disruptive innovation project like this could never succeed without the cooperation of all employees. Support from management, team leaders, and the belief of the scientists that this project would improve their way of working were crucial. This was only possible because the project team involved everyone in the project, clearly explained the benefits, and addressed the pain points of all stakeholders.
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