Designed as a workflow software for laboratory applications, Momentum lets users define, execute and monitor complex processes in an intuitive visual environment. The software enables multiple workflows to be managed in real-time, through data-driven decision-making; eliminating the need for customized data handling. Additionally, its open topology editor allows the user to specify the design, configuration and operation of their individual system and plug-in different schedulers to support a broad range of processes and workflows. Users can also manage multiple isolated units of automation, treating them as part of a larger connected system.

Initially, Momentum is to be offered to drug discovery and development labs as the solution is well suited to their numerous automation applications such as hit picking, inventory management, HTS/HCS screening, cell/tissue culture procedures, and laboratory workflow management.

Momentum provides full audit trails and detailed error logging for process traceability, dynamic rescheduling and instrument pooling for accommodating workflow changes and instrument hot-swapping and compatibility with any combination of instruments and plate movers, independent of vendor.

Screen Shot Taken From Thermo Scientific Momentum Software. Image courtesy of Thermo Fisher Scientific.