Restoration: Establishing or Re-establishing a Complex Lab Ecosystem
Industry
Life Sciences / R&D
Scope
System Integration / IoT / Connectivity / Network Segmentation / Disaster Recovery
Timeframe
3 Months
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3
Months - sprint to full set up.
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6
New Device Types – Integrated into the data loop.
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100%
Validation of data integrity post-construction.
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CLIENT
A major R&D hub undergoing significant physical reconstruction looking to restore and upgrade the "Digital Nervous System" of the lab to minimize downtime and resume critical research.
02
BUSINESS NEEDS
The client sought to rapidly restore digital connectivity disrupted by physical reconstruction by integrating a heterogeneous mix of legacy equipment and new, advanced analyzers into a unified, secure digital platform under strict time pressure.
03
CHALLENGE
To help our client achieve its goals, we overcome the following challenges:
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Vendor Complexity
Integrating devices from multiple vendors (Beckman Coulter, Roche, Hamilton) that use different communication protocols. -
Network Security
Implementing strict VLAN segmentation to secure the OT (Operational Technology) layer while allowing data flow to IT systems. -
Operational Pressure
The lab needed to be fully operational for science teams immediately after physical handover.
04
SOLUTION
We executed a "Digital Resurrection" strategy, running parallel streams of infrastructure connectivity and device integration to ensure a seamless Day-1 operation. The solution entailed:
- Vendor-Agnostic Integration Built custom drivers and connectors to ingest data from diverse instruments (Cell Counters, HPLC, Auto-samplers) into the central SCADA/Data platform.
- Network Orchestration Reconfigured the entire connectivity layer, ensuring secure and reliable data transmission from the edge to the cloud.
- Rapid Deployment Teams Mobilized a distributed team to validate data integrity from sensor to dashboard in real-time as physical devices were powered up.
- Legacy & Future Bridging Simultaneously restored legacy systems and onboarded new smart sensors, ensuring no gap in data continuity.
Re-establishing a digital lab involves weaving a seamless web of connectivity that goes far beyond simple hardware installation. We harmonized a chaotic landscape of diverse machines into a symphony of data, ensuring the science could continue without missing a beat.
Jacek Fishbach
Delivery Executive
Technology used
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OUTCOME
The lab achieved full digital operability within the quarterly sprint cycle, with an upgraded device landscape. By restoring 100% connectivity and expanding the ecosystem, we ensured a seamless handover for scientists returning to the renovated facility with zero friction.
- 100% Connectivity Restored Full data availability for all critical process units post-construction.
- Expanded Ecosystem Successful integration of 6+ new device types into the central monitoring platform.
- Seamless Handover Zero friction for scientists returning to the renovated facility.
- Data Integrity 100% validation of data integrity across the entire lab network.
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IMPLEMENTED SOLUTION
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System Integration
Centralized SCADA/Data platform integrating diverse instruments like Cell Counters and HPLC. -
Connectivity Layer
Secure and reliable data transmission reconfigured from the edge to the cloud. -
Real-time Monitoring
Sensor-to-dashboard validation ensuring data availability for all process units. -
Device Onboarding
Integration of 6+ new smart sensor and device types into the digital ecosystem.
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3
Months - sprint to full set up.
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6
New Device Types – Integrated into the data loop.
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100%
Validation of data integrity post-construction.
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