Automated sample preparation software

Enhance your laboratory’s efficiency with a software solution that automates sample preparation, ensuring consistent and reliable analysis while seamlessly integrating with existing data management systems. This tool is vital for labs seeking to streamline operations and maintain data integrity across complex workflows.

Automates and Integrates Sample Preparation Processes

APWsoft by SOTAX is an automated sample preparation software designed to enhance laboratory efficiency and compliance in pharmaceutical and biotech environments. It integrates seamlessly into existing lab workflows, automating data capture, storage, and reporting processes. This software supports a comprehensive range of applications, from solid dosage forms like tablets and capsules to complex formulations like liposomal nanocarriers and injectable suspensions. APWsoft’s intuitive interface and network capabilities facilitate easy method development and transfer across multiple sites, meeting stringent 21 CFR Part 11 compliance standards. It connects directly with analytical instruments like HPLC systems for both online and offline sample management, ensuring precise and reliable data handling. This integration minimizes human error while improving throughput and consistency, essential for high-stakes production lines in pharmaceutical R&D and quality control labs.

Benefits

  • Enhances efficiency by automating complex sample workflows, reducing manual handling errors.
  • Ensures regulatory compliance with robust 21 CFR Part 11 alignment.
  • Increases data reliability by integrating directly with HPLC and CDS systems.
  • Facilitates method transfer across multiple sites, supporting consistent production quality.
  • Optimizes laboratory productivity through streamlined data management and reporting.

General


Applications
Medical devices,Gels,Pellets,Granules,Microspheres,Catalysts,Stents,Food,Nano suspensions,Fine chemicals,Coated lenses,Soft-gelatin capsules,Implants,Animal health,Capsules,Powders,Washtabs,Transdermal patches,Bottles with screwcaps,Creams,Suppositories,Semi-solids,Apis,Tablets,Injectable suspensions
End products
Active pharmaceutical ingredients (ibuprofen,Zeolite catalysts,Paracetamol),Enteric-coated capsules,Anti-inflammatory creams,Eye dropper bottles with child-resistant caps,Orthopedic implants,Microsphere drug delivery systems,Probiotic capsules for animal health,Liposomal nanocarriers,Dishwasher tablets,Omega-3 soft-gel capsules,Anti-reflective coated lenses,Fluocinolone acetonide patches,Rectal suppositories,Hydrogels,Fine chemical intermediates,Talcum powder,Pelleted feed supplements,Cardiac stents,Analgesic tablets,Nutritional protein powders,Insulin suspensions,Pharmaceutical granules
Steps before
Sample collection,Measurement of sample weight,Method development
Steps after
HPLC analysis,Data reporting,Quality control verification
Input ingredients
tablets,capsules,pellets,APIs,powders,granules,soft-gelatin capsules,suppositories,medical devices,stents,implants,microspheres,nano suspensions,injectable suspensions,semi-solids,gels,creams,transdermal patches,washtabs,fine chemicals,catalysts,food,animal health,coated lenses,bottles with screwcaps
Output ingredients
sample information,ID,weight,sample concentration,test data
Market info
Sotax AG is renowned for its expertise in manufacturing high-quality pharmaceutical testing equipment, including dissolution testing systems, and has a strong reputation for reliability, precision, and innovation in laboratory and industrial applications.

Technical Specifications


Automation
100% Scalable
Database
MS-SQL
Compliance
21 CFR part 11
Audit Trail
Readable
Software Architecture
Intuitive
Data Integration
EmpowerLink™
Sample Integration
Online/Offline
Sample Connectivity
HPLC / Waters Acquity H-Class+
Developing Speed
Advanced Developer Options

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Fully automated
Method transfer
Across sites
Integration capability
HPLC/Waters Empower CDS
Data capture and storage
Central MS-SQL database
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
User interface
Intuitive
Sample set creation
Automatic
Audit trail
Readable

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm


21 CFR Part 11 Compliance
Yes
FDA Compliance
Yes
GMP Compliance
Yes
CE Marking
Yes

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact for laboratory use
Control panel type
Touchscreen interface
Discharge method
Automated sample ejection

Custom Options


Control panel type
Intuitive Software Interface
Integration possibilities
HPLC,Waters Acquity,Empower CDS
Software Platform
APWsoft,EmpowerLink
Database compatibility
MS-SQL
Automation level
Fully Automated
Scalability
100% Scalable Software Architecture
Audit Trail
Readable Audit Trail
Compliance
21 CFR Part 11
Central Operations
Single PC/Networked Operations