Benchling Developer Platform
Integrate external systems, automate R&D operations, and extend Benchling functionality with APIs and custom apps.

Executive Summary
The Benchling Developer Platform provides a comprehensive suite of tools for integrating and extending Benchling within a broader R&D ecosystem. It allows users to programmatically access and edit data, synchronize Benchling with external systems, and move large datasets in and out of the platform. This enables organizations to build custom applications, automate workflows, and create composable R&D experiences tailored to their specific needs. The platform is primarily leveraged through its robust REST APIs, which facilitate interactions with data schemas to query, create, and modify data. It also supports integrations with lab instruments for automation, data lake integrations for advanced analytics, and connections to third-party tools. By offering an open and extensible architecture, Benchling aims to address developer challenges in biotech, fostering greater IT productivity and innovation in life sciences R&D.
Use Cases
- Synchronize Benchling with external systems and applications
- Automate lab operations and data capture from instruments
- Integrate Benchling data into customer data lakes for analytics
- Extend Benchling functionality with custom applications and workflows
- Move large datasets programmatically in and out of Benchling
Features
Visibility
- Custom Interface Design: Design and build custom user interfaces and applications on top of Benchling data.
Intelligence
- Data Lake Integration: Integrate Benchling data into customer data lakes for advanced analytics and business intelligence.
Support
- Comprehensive Documentation: Access detailed API references, developer guides, and documentation for building on Benchling.
Technical Specifications
- Architecture
- Cloud-based platform for biotech R&D
- Deployment
- SaaS
- API Available
- Yes
AI/ML Stack
- AI tools
Integrations
- Out-of-the-box integrations
- Custom apps
- Instrument and software connections
Security & Compliance
Certifications: ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2, FDA Compliance
Encryption: Data encryption at rest and in transit
Pricing
- Starting Price
- Contact sales
- Target Customer
- Mid-Market,Enterprise
About Benchling
Benchling is a cloud-based platform for biotechnology research and development, offering a unified platform for scientific data, collaboration, and insights. It provides a suite of natively unified applications that accelerate R&D, enabling scientists to design, share, and record experiments, and manage DNA-sequence data in the cloud.
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