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Scinomix SmartScribe Laser Marker

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The Scinomix SmartScribe Laser Marker

Precision Laser Etching for Modern Labs

Caters to various labware types

All-in-one system

In today’s fast-paced laboratories, sample traceability and workflow efficiency are not luxuries—they are essentials. The SmartScribe Laser Marker by Scinomix offers laboratories a powerful solution for permanent, high-contrast identification on tubes and vials. With direct-to-labware laser etching, the SmartScribe eliminates many of the risks and costs linked to traditional labels, helping you ensure accurate, reliable sample data for years.

Why Choose Laser Etching over Labels?

Traditional labeling methods rely on consumables—ink, adhesives, labels—that can peel, fade, or detach under harsh conditions. In contrast, the SmartScribe uses laser technology to etch codes, text, logos and 1D/2D barcodes directly onto tube surfaces. The etchings are solvent-, abrasion- and temperature-resistant. That durability ensures that even samples stored in ultra-low temperature or harsh-chemical environments remain perfectly identifiable.

By removing consumables and reducing label-related handling errors, laser etching from SmartScribe not only improves traceability, but also reduces long-term operational costs and environmental impact.

A unique laser marker on the market

works with a variety of tubes and vials

Different volumes

Durable component

The SmartScribe supports tubes typically between 0.5 mL and 5 mL (or broader, depending on configuration) and offers customizable marking for text, logos, batch IDs and barcodes. Throughput is optimized for today’s busy labs, enabling many samples to be processed per hour for consistent, automated marking. Integration-ready architecture means the SmartScribe can be incorporated into larger lab automation workflows—linking with barcode scanners, tube feeders, sorting systems and LIMS.

Durability is built-in: the laser-etched mark is permanent, eliminating label peeling, ink smearing or other failure modes. With such durability, your sample identifiers remain readable—even after years of storage, repeated handling or exposure to extreme conditions.

Scinomix emphasizes that SmartScribe is designed not just as a standalone device, but as part of an automated tube-handling ecosystem. Imagine a workflow: tubes enter the system, are laser-etched with unique identifiers, then pass through code readers and handlers for sorting, storage or retrieval. This orchestration ensures 100% sample traceability, fewer manual steps, fewer human errors—and higher throughput overall.

Whether you already employ tube handlers, bulk feeders or robotic arms, SmartScribe is built to sit seamlessly into your sample-management pipeline. Its ability to replace or complement ink-based labels means you can adapt the solution to your lab’s scale and ambition.

Choosing SmartScribe is more than a performance upgrade—it’s a strategic investment. By eliminating ongoing purchases of labels, ink, adhesives and the labor associated with label failures, you reduce recurring costs. The durability of laser markings also means fewer sample replacements or rescans due to lost identifiers. Over time, this leads to better ROI and lowers the total cost of ownership.

From a sustainability perspective, removing consumables aligns with green-lab objectives. Laser etching produces no adhesive waste, no ink cartridges to dispose of, and fewer rejected samples because of label deterioration. For labs committed to both traceability and sustainable workflows, SmartScribe delivers.

SmartScribe is well-suited for high-throughput biobanking, clinical-research labs, pharmaceutical R&D, and any workflow requiring long-term sample stability. The system’s flexibility means you can mark cryovials, microtubes, plates and other containers. Its compatibility with existing labware and automation platforms means you don’t have to rebuild your workflow—SmartScribe adapts to it.

As part of the Scinomix ecosystem, you gain access not only to hardware but to lifecycle support: training, maintenance, upgrades, and global service. This ensures your investment continues to deliver performance year after year.

The SmartScribe laser etching system is driven by intuitive, automation-ready software designed to simplify tube marking, integrate seamlessly with lab workflows, and maintain full sample traceability. With this software, you can:

Define and apply templates for text, barcodes (1D/2D), logos, and batch IDs — from single tubes to microtiter plates.
Connect directly to LIMS or sample-management systems to import identifiers, assign codes, and generate audit-ready logs of each marked sample.
Monitor and control the SmartScribe system in real-time, set up worklists, schedule batches, and manage multiple devices from a central interface.
Ensure compatibility with lab automation: the software supports integration with code readers, tube handlers, bulk feeders and decappers, creating a fully automated identification and sorting workflow.
Track consumables-free operation: because the SmartScribe uses laser etching instead of adhesive labels or ink, the software includes reporting functions that help labs monitor throughput, downtime, and cost savings over traditional labeling.

This software transforms the SmartScribe from a marking device into a core element of your lab’s automation ecosystem—streamlining operations, reducing manual steps, and enhancing reliability in sample tracking and storage.

Adaptive Automation

Seamlessly integrates with the Scinomix VXi bulk feeder, code readers from a wide variety of brands, and other lab systems. Optimize throughput and precision by connecting SmartScribe to your existing workflows effortlessly.

Eco-Efficient Marking

Say goodbye to labels, ink, and waste with a 100% consumable-free laser solution. Reduce your lab’s environmental footprint while cutting long-term operational costs.

High-Contrast Precision

Engraves crisp, permanent markings that remain legible under extreme lab conditions. Ensure accurate identification on every tube, from cryovials to microtubes.

Low-Maintenance operation

Built for durability and consistent performance with minimal user intervention. Spend less time on upkeep and more time advancing your research.

Marking technology Laser etching (contact-free)
Laserable data Text, logos, 1D/2D barcodes
Throughput ~250 tubes per hour
Markings resistant to Chemicals, abrasion, smearing, fading
Extreme storage conditions.
Filter required HEPA Filter
Available accessories VXi Bulk Feeder
Input power requirements 100-240VAC 50/60 Hz, 185W Max
PC requirements Windows 7/8/8.1/10 .NET 4.5.1 framework.
Network requirements Requirements dependent on software version
Required ports Ethernet & USB 3.0(or higher) port
Operating environment Indoor use only
Operating temperature 5° to 90°F (10° to 32°C)
Operating humidity 20% to 80% non-condensing
Width 26.0” (661mm)
Depth 14.4” (367mm)
Height 33.4” (847mm)
Weight 90 lbs. (40kg)
Required air pressure No
Rack capacity 6 ANSI Racks
Rack requirements ANSI SLAS PLATE REQUIREMENTS
Useable workdeck space 15.3” x 6.7”
Custom rack adapters available
Tube Requirements: Laser Etchable Tubes
Max tube heigth 85mm
Min tube heigth 25mm
Max tube diameter 35mm
Min tube diameter 8mm
Tube Volumes 0.5 mL to 8 mL
Transport/Storage Temperature –5° to 105°F (–20° to 40°C)
Transport/Storage Humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing
Certification Class 1 Laser Product

SmartScribe Dimensions

Front View
Scinomix SmartScribe Dimension Drawing - Front View

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Scinomix SmartScribe Dimension Drawing - Side View

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