Case Study: University of Liverpool achieves 24/7 automated materials discovery with Vention modular aluminum extrusions

How collaborative design and modular aluminum extrusions enabled 24/7 automated solid-state synthesis at the University of Liverpool

The University of Liverpool’s Rosseinsky Group wanted to automate a repetitive solid-state synthesis workflow so researchers could spend more time on analysis and experiment planning. They partnered with Vention, using its MachineBuilder platform and design support to create a stable support frame for a collaborative robot arm and rail track.

Vention delivered a modular aluminum extrusion structure, movable workstations, and compatible hardware in just three weeks, with assembly completed in under a week. The system improved ergonomics, reduced manual overreach, enabled 24/7 automation potential, and created a scalable foundation for more traceable, AI-enabled materials discovery.

University of Liverpool

Troy Manning

Senior Research Fellow, Prof. Rosseinsky's Group