Ginkgo Automation

Flexible, scalable lab automation systems for your evolving science, business, and lab space.

by Ginkgo Bioworks · Lab Management & ELN

Executive Summary

Ginkgo Automation, a division of Ginkgo Bioworks, delivers modular and integrated laboratory automation solutions designed to empower scientists and accelerate biotechnology research and development. The platform offers flexible and scalable systems that adapt to the evolving needs of scientific projects, business objectives, and laboratory environments. By addressing bottlenecks in preclinical R&D, Ginkgo Automation enables high-throughput experimentation and the efficient execution of complex biological engineering problems. The solutions facilitate the "programming of biology like software," allowing researchers to run experiments on Ginkgo's cloud lab or integrate automation into their own facilities. This capability supports a wide range of applications, from optimizing microbial strains for industrial biotech to preparing next-generation sequencing libraries and accelerating direct-to-consumer genetic testing. Ginkgo Automation aims to transform biotech R&D by providing the tools necessary for faster innovation and more reproducible scientific outcomes.

Use Cases

  • Accelerating direct-to-consumer genetic testing and innovation
  • Addressing bottlenecks in preclinical R&D
  • Developing and optimizing microbial strains for industrial applications
  • Performing high-throughput Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) library preparation
  • Solving complex biological engineering problems faster

Features

Visibility

  • Real-time Experiment Monitoring: Track the progress and status of automated experiments in real-time.
  • Workflow Visualization: Visualize complex laboratory workflows and automation sequences.

Intelligence

  • AI-Driven Protocol Optimization: Utilize AI to refine and optimize experimental protocols for efficiency and success.
  • High-Throughput Data Interpretation: Automated analysis of large experimental datasets to extract meaningful insights.

Technical Specifications

Architecture
Modular, integrated laboratory automation platform with cloud-enabled data management.
Deployment
Hybrid

Pricing

Model
Custom pricing based on scope and services
Starting Price
Contact sales
Target Customer
Mid-Market,Enterprise

About Ginkgo Bioworks

Ginkgo Bioworks is a biotechnology company that builds a leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, providing automated organism engineering services. They leverage AI and robotics in their autonomous labs to accelerate bioengineering across biopharma, agriculture, and industrial biotech industries, enabling customers to program cells as easily as computers.

Founded: 2008 · Headquarters: Boston, United States · Employees: 501-1000 · Public