Revolutionising Laboratory
Efficiency Through Automation
Product Launch Webinar
Thurs 8th
May 2025
SciMed is pleased to host two free online webinars in partnership with HF Innovations GmbH, showcasing the latest advancements in laboratory automation. Taking place on Thursday 8th May, these back-to-back sessions will explore how cutting-edge automation technologies can revolutionise workflows, eliminate repetitive tasks, and significantly enhance laboratory efficiency across various sectors — with a particular focus on the oil industry and broader lab environments.
The first webinar, Automation for the Oil Industry (14:00–15:00 BST), will demonstrate how tailored automation systems can streamline laboratory operations in oil analysis.
This will be followed by The Future of Laboratories Using Automation (15:30–16:30 BST), which will provide real-world examples of automation in action and practical guidance on how laboratories can adopt these innovations to reduce manual labour, cut costs, and future-proof their operations.
Countdown to Webinars
What will I learn?
Across both webinars, you’ll learn how automation technology can transform laboratory operations by eliminating repetitive manual tasks, increasing efficiency, and improving consistency in sample analysis.
The sessions will showcase real-world applications of HF Innovations’ custom-built automation systems, with a focus on their impact within the oil industry and broader laboratory environments.
Attendees will gain insight into the practical benefits of automation, such as streamlined workflows, enhanced safety, and reduced operational costs, as well as how to evaluate and implement these solutions within their own labs.
Product Launch Webinar
The Speakers
The webinars will be hosted by Dr. Tom Knott, Product Manager at SciMed, who brings expertise in analytical method development and practical lab solutions. He’ll be joined by Rainer Kösters, Managing Director of HF Innovations GmbH, a leader in custom laboratory automation systems. Together, they’ll share valuable insights into how automation is transforming lab efficiency and performance.
Scimed
Dr. Tom Knott - Product Manager
With a background in academia, Tom brings extensive experience in identifying and developing analytical methods to achieve successful research outcomes.
At SciMed, he has supported numerous companies in meeting their critical requirements by providing tailored advice and solutions in collaboration with maintenance and engineering teams.
HF Innovations Gmbh
Rainer Kosters, Managing Director
HF Innovation GmbH, under the management of Rainer Kösters and Ingo Hüdepohl, is an innovative company specialising in automation solutions, industrial innovations and advanced technologies in the laboratory sector. The company, based in Hörstel, Germany, is characterised by customised engineering services and pioneering industrial efficiency.
HF Innovation is dedicated to promoting efficiency, safety and sustainability in modern industrial applications.
Product Launch Webinar
Webinar 1 - 14:00–15:00 BST
The first webinar, Automation for the Oil Industry (14:00–15:00 BST), will focus on how automation can be applied to improve efficiency in laboratories working within the oil and associated industries. Presented by HF Innovations, this session will explore how tailored automation systems can eliminate repetitive tasks, enhance accuracy, and streamline sample preparation and analysis.
Attendees will see how these technologies are already being used in oil labs to reduce manual workload, increase throughput, and ensure consistent results — all while supporting safer and more sustainable operations.
Automation for the Oil Industry
Product Launch Webinar
Webinar 2 - 15:30–16:30 BST
The second webinar, The Future of Laboratories Using Automation (15:30–16:30 BST), will delve into how automation is reshaping the modern laboratory landscape. Through real-world examples and proven case studies, HF Innovations will demonstrate how their bespoke systems have been successfully implemented to reduce manual labour, increase efficiency, and lower operational costs.
This session will offer practical guidance on evaluating and adopting automation technologies, helping laboratories of all types take the next step toward future-proofing their workflows and achieving long-term sustainability and productivity gains.
The Future of Laboratories Using Automation
About Scimed
SciMed is a leading supplier of scientific instrumentation in the UK and Ireland, specializing in supplying analytical instrumentation and process equipment from industry-leading manufacturers.
The company has been in operation for 40 years and caters to various industries ranging from academic institutions, large-scale industry and contract testing laboratories to start-ups and SMEs.
SciMed takes pride in helping scientists, engineers and technicians solve their analytical and process challenges, providing effective aftersales care for the lifetime of their customers’ investments.
