Our Design Language: Simplicity and Functionality
At Scalables, we believe that simplicity and functionality are key when it comes to designing laboratory equipment. 
Our design language focuses on creating modular units that are easy to set up, operate, and automate. Each unit is designed to accomplish a specific task, whether it’s pumping, controlling flow paths, dispensing programmed volumes, or sensing different modalities. The true power of our platform lies in the ability to connect and operate these simple units together, creating exponentially more powerful setups.
Streamlined Design for Maximum Efficiency
We understand that benchtop space is a precious commodity in any laboratory. That’s why each Daisy instrument is designed to have a small footprint, taking up only 100 mm x 100 mm (under 4 in x 4 in) of space on your benchtop. 
Despite their compact size, our instruments offer the same power and functionality as larger systems. By minimizing the space taken up by our instruments, we ensure that you have more room available for your experiments. With the Daisy platform, you can accomplish more on a single bench than ever before.
Focus on Durability
Let’s face it — life in a laboratory can be tough for an instrument. Spills, splashes, chemicals, accidental drops and micro-organism contamination are only some of the challenges to survive. Our instruments are built to withstand tough environments, and to meet demanding cleaning and disinfection requirements. That’s why our instruments are enclosed in tough, hard-anodized aluminum enclosures, protecting the electronics and electromechanics inside. There are no exposed cables or screens that can be damaged or snagged. Instead, users interact with the outer mechanical and fluidic infrastructure, such as fluidic ports, pump heads, and valve manifold blocks. This design approach ensures that our instruments are durable, reliable, and robust, while also being highly usable.
A Simple, Clean Interface
Our platform boasts a simplistic yet powerful software interface. Within a single window, users can effortlessly navigate through various scales of instrument control. From streamlined instrument detection across the network to individual instrument control panels, every aspect of Daisy network is at your fingertips. But the true magic lies in our scripting window, empowering users to automate the entire network with unparalleled ease and efficiency. With our platform, complexity becomes simplicity, and serial experimentation becomes a joyous journey of discovery.
You can competently control and automate every aspect of your experimental setup right from the scripting window. But if you are ready to scale up to the next stage, you can create your own Python applications — complete with your custom graphical user interface (GUI). You can simply import the Daisy module to your development environment and start creating powerful applications instantly. If you need help developing your own custom software for the Daisy platform, we can help you with that, too.
Seamless Connectivity for Enhanced Control
With Daisy instruments, connectivity is virtually limitless. Each module can be individually controlled via a USB connection. Additionally, our instruments can be daisy-chained together, allowing for the creation of meta-instruments that can be controlled with a single USB connection. In fact, up to 256 instruments can be daisy-chained together. This means that with multiple USB-controlled meta-instruments, a single computer can control thousands of Daisy modules. This level of connectivity provides researchers with unprecedented control and flexibility in their experimental setups.
Fractal Design, Fractal Engagement
Some of our users will want to quickly test their custom setup with the Daisy platform and then scale to the next level — creating their own instrument and software for their custom application. We can help with that, too. Scalables provides industrial design, prototyping and commercial launch services for your custom instrument. Using the Daisy approach, your time to market can be cut down from the typical 12-18 months to 6-9 months, saving you precious time, money and engineering resources.
Conclusion
Whether you’re conducting cell perfusion experiments, setting up multi-channel microfluidics, or creating custom kit filling solutions, Scalables is here to simplify your workflow. Our design language focuses on simplicity, functionality, durability, and connectivity to provide researchers with the tools they need to achieve their scientific goals quickly and efficiently. Experience the power of the Daisy platform and accelerate your workflows today.
