
Automated Microbiology Specimen Processor
The Engineering Research and Development services at MARLEX have been instrumental in the development of the “World’s most Innovative Specimen Processor”. Our design innovations have been proven in the field to yield high performance, high quality and versatile solutions for our customers. With a broad range of electro-mechanical, embedded real-time software, and microbiology specimen processing experience, MARLEX has been able to rapidly accelerate the development process of our client’s new product.

Core Technologies and Expertise Contributed by MARLEX Engineering to the Microbiology Specimen Processor
- Computer Vision and Image Processing to control positioning of plates, process verification and barcode reading
- Touch screen Human Machine Interface (HMI)
- Modular system of networked components communicating via IEEE 1392 and CAN bus
- Embedded central controller to direct processing of samples by commanding and monitoring the machine actuators, cameras and sensors
- High-speed motor control and monitoring
- Versatile custom control boards for interface to motor controllers, sensors and other subsystems
- Hospital Information System (HIS) and Laboratory Interface System (LIS) interface