Implement data acquisition and control systems for modern laboratory automation

Automating laboratory processes requires integrated knowledge spanning multiple engineering disciplines. Laboratory Automation provides the technical foundation needed to implement data acquisition and control systems. Written by researchers with expertise in analytical chemistry and electronic engineering, this resource addresses the interdisciplinary challenges of minimizing human error while increasing efficiency and safety in laboratory operations.

The book covers laboratory robotics, automated flow techniques, electronic signal treatment, microprocessors, and both digital and analog electronics concepts. Real-world examples, problems, and case studies demonstrate practical applications across clinical, industrial, and research laboratory settings. The application-oriented approach balances theoretical foundations with current instrumentation advances, making it perfect for both coursework and professional reference.

Key topics include:

• Laboratory robotics and automated flow techniques for streamlined sample processing and analysis in diverse scientific environments
• Electronic signal acquisition and treatment methods including microprocessor fundamentals for instrument control and data processing
• Digital and analog electronics concepts applied specifically to laboratory instrumentation design and implementation
• Integration of mechanics, electronics, and software systems for comprehensive laboratory automation solutions
• Practical case studies demonstrating automation applications in clinical, industrial, and environmental laboratory contexts

Laboratory Automation serves engineering students in mechatronics, embedded systems, and integrated design courses, as well as professionals in clinical, industrial, and process control laboratories. By unifying electronics, mechanics, and computing fundamentals, this resource enables readers to design and implement effective automated laboratory systems.

Víctor Cerdà, PhD, is a Full Professor Emeritus of Analytical Chemistry at the University of the Balearic Islands, Spain, where he has taught since 1982. He has authored 14 books and contributed 14 chapters to scientific texts and his research focuses on developing automatic methods in analytical chemistry for environmental and pharmaceutical applications.

Kay Suenaga, PhD, is an Independent Technology Consultant in Catalonia, Spain. He specializes in modeling, design and testing of electronic devices, Internet of Things (IoT) and domotics.

Camelia Henríquez, PhD, is a Professor at Educor Cornellà in Catalonia, Spain. With a PhD in Chemistry and ten years of university-level teaching experience, she specializes in statistics, analytical chemistry, and general chemistry instruction.