Overall Migration Automation in Practice: A Finnish Packaging R&D Laboratory Experience
Overall Migration Automation in Practice: A Finnish Packaging R&D Laboratory Experience
This document summarizes the experience of a Finnish packaging R&D laboratory with the Labthink C840H Integrated Residue on Evaporation Testing System, highlighting the transition from manual to automated processes.
Prior to the installation of the C840H system, the laboratory relied on manual monitoring for migration testing. This involved weighing cups every 30 minutes and required continuous technician presence, making the process time-consuming and labor-intensive.
The introduction of the C840H system has structured and streamlined the workflow. The laboratory now conducts approximately two testing rounds per week, processing around 20 cups per round. Automation allows the system to run overnight, reducing manual intervention and enhancing operational safety by minimizing solvent exposure.
The system has shown stable repeatability and consistent results, meeting internal R&D expectations. It supports applications from new material development to product verification, delivering dependable performance.
The key advantage is automation, which reduces the need for manual weighing and supervision. This has significantly improved laboratory efficiency and safety.
Two suggestions were made: reducing the waste tank capacity for easier handling and combining different simulants in the same testing cycle to improve efficiency. These suggestions have been reviewed and optimizations implemented.
The system received a rating of 9/10 for its reliable performance, good repeatability, and significant reduction in manual workload, enhancing laboratory efficiency.
The transition to automation has improved consistency, safety, and resource management in the laboratory, replacing manual processes with efficient, automated operations.
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Labthink Instruments Co., Ltd. [email protected] +86-531-5870 2937 www.labthink.com Automation in Practice: A Finnish Packaging R&D Laboratory Experience In February 2026, our team visited a leading packaging manufacturer’s R&D laboratory in Finland to review their experience with the Labthink C840H Integrated Residue on Evaporation Testing System. Below is a summary of the discussion presented in Q&A format. Q1: How was the workflow before installing the Labthink C840H Integrated Residue on Evaporation Testing System? Laboratory Response: Before the installation of the C840H system, overall migration testing required continuous manual monitoring. Technicians needed to: Weigh cups every 30 minutes Closely monitor evaporation progress
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Labthink Instruments Co., Ltd. [email protected] +86-531-5870 2937 www.labthink.com Remain present throughout the entire drying cycle The process required significant time and manpower. Achieving constant weight was repetitive and labor-intensive. Q2: What changes have you observed after implementing the system? Laboratory Response: The workflow has become more structured and efficient. Currently, approximately two testing rounds are conducted each week, with around 20 cups processed per round, including parallel samples and blanks. The system is often scheduled to run overnight, allowing...
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Labthink Instruments Co., Ltd. [email protected] +86-531-5870 2937 www.labthink.com addition, the enclosed system design enhances operational safety by minimizing solvent exposure. Q3: How is the system performing in daily practice? Laboratory Response: Since installation, multiple parallel measurements have been completed. The system demonstrates: Stable repeatability Consistent results Precision meeting internal R&D expectations For applications ranging from new material development to product verification, the system has delivered dependable and consistent performance. Q4: What are the...
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Labthink Instruments Co., Ltd. [email protected] +86-531-5870 2937 www.labthink.com The closed system enhances operational safety Overall, the automation reduces workload while maintaining reliable and repeatable results. Q5: Are there any improvement suggestions? Laboratory Response: Two practical suggestions were discussed during the visit: Waste Tank Capacity The current 20 L waste tank can become relatively heavy when emptied daily. A smaller capacity option (e.g., 10 L) would improve handling convenience. Combination of Different Simulants The laboratory expressed interest in determining...
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Labthink Instruments Co., Ltd. [email protected] +86-531-5870 2937 www.labthink.com Q6: How would you rate the overall performance of the system? Laboratory Response: Overall System Rating: 9 / 10 The laboratory team highlighted: Reliable and stable performance Good repeatability in parallel testing Significant reduction in manual workload Improved laboratory efficiency through automation The C840H has been successfully integrated into their regular R&D workflow and continues to support overall migration testing in a consistent and dependable manner. Conclusion The visit highlighted a clear...
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