Under the hood: The new PlateButler software

Breda, 12 November 2025

We believe that technology should empower, not overwhelm. With the new PlateButler software, we’ve reimagined what intuitive lab automation looks like, combining a proven, rock-solid engine with a highly flexible, user-driven interface. Every element is designed to be clear, accessible, and effortless, so you can focus on science, not software. You no longer have to choose between performance and usability. Now, you get both - powerful automation that feels simple.

Built together with our customers
This transformation wasn’t designed behind closed doors. We built the new PlateButler side by side with our customers - real lab professionals who know what efficiency truly means. Through countless feedback loops and real-world testing, we shaped a system that adapts to your needs, your workflows, and your pace. Because every lab is unique and PlateButler is built to fit you, not the other way around. 

What’s new
PlateButler has always been known for its power and flexibility. But we wanted to make that same power effortless to use. That’s exactly what the new PlateButler software delivers. 

At first glance, lab automation systems may seem alike.
But under the hood… lies the real difference.

Here’s just a glimpse of what’s new under the hood: 

- Access your workflow from anywhere.
You can now securely access PlateButler from multiple locations, monitor system status, and track progress in real time — while the engine keeps running seamlessly in the background. Stay connected and in control, wherever you are.
- See bottlenecks before they slow you down with the swimming lane visualization. The new swimming lane view provides a clear, visual overview of all running and upcoming processes, giving you instant insight and control.
- Start your assays regular, manual, delayed, or at a pre-determined time slot. Flexibility means choice — you decide how and when your workflow runs.
- See exactly which steps must be completed before an assay starts, reducing setup errors and ensuring a smooth run every time.
- Enhanced reliability: Even if the GUI crashes, the PlateButler engine keeps running. Your work continues, uninterrupted!

Flexibility means control
PlateButler adapts to you: your experiments, your team, your pace.
Every user can access exactly the functionality they need — user-driven control with no unnecessary clutter. Whether you value comfort, performance, or ultimate precision, everything is traceable, intuitive, and under your command. From routine assays to high-complexity runs, it gives you the freedom to operate your way, without compromising reliability or speed. And when errors do happen?

Advanced error handling and detailed traceability ensure fast recovery and complete transparency. 

The future of lab automation
PlateButler isn’t just about running assays, it’s about redefining what’s possible in your lab. It brings together power, precision, and simplicity in one seamless experience. 

Because the best technology isn’t the one that demands your attention - it’s the one that quietly supports your science.