Definition: The use or consumption of feature provided by a laboratory device automation system (LDAS). A LDAS is a system enabling the use of clinical laboratory instruments that assay large numbers of samples with minimal human intervention. Source: Techopedia Source reference: https://www.techopedia.com/definition/14039/laboratory-automation Additional information: LDAS is a comprehensive system that integrates various laboratory devices and equipment into a single, automated workflow. It can handle a wide range of tasks, from simple ones like pipetting and centrifugation, to complex ones like high-throughput screening and next-generation sequencing. LDAS can also be integrated with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) to facilitate data management and reporting. It is widely used in various fields, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, clinical diagnostics, and academic research. The main benefits of LDAS include increased productivity, improved accuracy, reduced labor costs, and enhanced data integrity. Example: 1. In a pharmaceutical company, LDAS can be used to automate the drug discovery process. It can automate tasks such as compound screening, hit-to-lead optimization, and preclinical testing, thereby accelerating the drug development timeline. 2. In a clinical diagnostic laboratory, LDAS can be used to automate the processing and analysis of patient samples. It can automate tasks such as sample preparation, nucleic acid extraction, PCR amplification, and data analysis, thereby improving the speed and accuracy of diagnostic testing. 3. In an academic research laboratory, LDAS can be used to automate the experimental workflow. It can automate tasks such as cell culture, gene editing, protein purification, and data analysis, thereby freeing up researchers' time for more complex tasks. LOST view: TVA-Health Laboratory Enablers [Motivation] Identifier: http://data.europa.eu/dr8/egovera/LaboratoryDeviceAutomationSystemApplicationService EIRA traceability: eira:DigitalSolutionApplicationService ABB name: egovera:LaboratoryDeviceAutomationSystemApplicationService EIRA concept: eira:ArchitectureBuildingBlock Last modification: 2023-08-20 dct:identifier: http://data.europa.eu/dr8/egovera/LaboratoryDeviceAutomationSystemApplicationService dct:title: Laboratory Device Automation System (LDAS) Application Service