Case Study: Clariant streamlines product testing with Unchained Robotics and ViscoTec dispensing

Finding the ideal robot for Product Testing with Clariant

Clariant, a leading specialty chemicals company, faced a significant challenge in its paint research labs. A shortage of personnel and the inefficient use of highly trained lab technicians for the manual, repetitive task of filling hundreds of test tubes daily prompted the need for automation. The company turned to Unchained Robotics to find a compatible, reliable, and accurate dispensing system to integrate with a robot they already owned.

The solution was found on the Unchained Robotics Marketplace, where Clariant rented and tested several dispensing systems with the vendor's support. After thorough testing, they purchased and implemented the ViscoTec preeflow system. This automation solution from Unchained Robotics successfully freed up laboratory technicians to focus on more important work by taking over the tedious and time-consuming task of tube filling, thereby improving overall efficiency and making better use of skilled personnel.

Clariant

Volker Joeckel

Automation Scientist