What Hudson Robotics does

Hudson Robotics, founded in 1983 and headquartered in New Jersey, designs and manufactures robotic instruments for laboratory automation, specializing in liquid handling, microplate handling, automated colony picking, protein crystallization, and plate-based pH measurement. The company's product portfolio is organized under three consolidated brands — Hudson Robotics, Art Robbins Instruments, and Tomtec — unified under the Hudson Lab Automation umbrella and orchestrated by the proprietary SoftLinx lab automation software platform, which coordinates workflows across the instrument families.

The company's technology stack centers on precision motion robotics (PlateCrane robotic arms, RapidPick colony pickers), precision liquid handling (Scorpion pipetting robot, SOLO, Micro10x, RapidWash, FilterPress), specialized protein crystallization tooling (Crystal Gryphon, Crystal Phoenix, Cobra, CrysCam imaging systems), and plate-based analytical instruments (Rapid pH Plus). SoftLinx serves as the cross-vendor orchestration layer, with consumables (syringes, HLA tissue typing accessories, INTELLI-PLATE crystallization plates) and service/maintenance forming recurring revenue streams alongside core hardware sales.

Hudson Robotics sells primarily through enterprise field sales targeting pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, academic and institutional life sciences research laboratories, and clinical/diagnostic laboratories, supplemented by a global distributor network. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is a portfolio company of Argosy Healthcare Partners following a July 2022 recapitalization and merger with Art Robbins Instruments, and subsequently completed a joint acquisition of Tomtec, Inc. in December 2023, with Werner Maas serving as CEO of the unified organization.

Name

Hudson Robotics

Legal name

Hudson Robotics Inc.

Website

https://hudsonrobotics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hudson Robotics designs and manufactures robotic instruments for laboratory automation — liquid handling, microplate handling, colony picking, and protein crystallization — sold primarily to pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic research laboratories through enterprise field sales and a global distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Automation Equipment

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

Liquid Handling & Laboratory Automation (Pipettes, Robots, Workstations) (HLAGAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Lab Automation, Instrument Control & Workflow Orchestration Software (HLAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Laboratory automation equipment
• Liquid handling robots
• Microplate handling systems
• Colony picking automation
• Protein crystallization tools

Headquarters

HQ city

New Jersey

HQ country

Trinidad & Tobago

HQ region

Latin America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Automation Equipment and Systems: Hudson Robotics generates revenue through the sale of laboratory automation equipment including liquid handlers, microplate handlers, colony pickers, workstations, and integrated automation systems. These are typically one-time hardware sales with potential for follow-on sales.
2. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: The company derives revenue from SoftLinx Lab Automation Software licenses, providing integrated control software for laboratory automation workflows.
3. Consumables and Accessories: Revenue generated from consumable products including syringes, tissue typing accessories, HLA consumables, and other laboratory supplies that require ongoing replacement.
4. Service and Maintenance: The company offers service and maintenance support through its streamlined service network designed to ensure faster response times and improved maintenance for customers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hudson Robotics designs, manufactures, and sells robotic instruments and integrated software for laboratory automation, with a focus on liquid handling, microplate handling, colony picking, and protein crystallization workflows. Offerings include automated pipetting robots, robotic arm plate handlers, colony pickers, pH meters, protein crystallization tools, configurable workstations, supporting consumables, and the SoftLinx software platform that orchestrates multi-instrument workflows for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences research, and clinical diagnostic laboratories.

Product overview

Hudson Robotics operates as a unified organization combining three brands (Hudson Robotics, Art Robbins Instruments, and Tomtec) offering a comprehensive lab automation portfolio. The product architecture consists of SoftLinx Lab Automation Software as the central orchestration platform, supported by specialized hardware product lines including: Colony Pickers (RapidPick series for automated colony selection), Liquid Handlers (SOLO, Scorpion, Micro10x, RapidWash, FilterPress for automated pipetting and dispensing), MicroPlate Handlers (PlateCrane robotic arms, LabLinx delivery system, CytoLoader, PA1000 barcode system), Protein Crystallization Tools (Crystal Gryphon, Crystal Phoenix, Cobra, CrysCam imaging systems, INTELLI-PLATE plates, LCP Mixing Station), pH Measurement (Rapid pH Plus automated pH meter), Workstations (Protean, Quadra5, Synthetic Biology), and Consumables & Accessories. The integrated portfolio addresses workflows across genomics, synthetic biology, drug discovery, protein crystallography, and high-throughput screening.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hudson Robotics: Innovating robotic solutions for lab automation, focusing on liquid handling, microplate automation, laboratory robotics, customized software-driven laboratory automation solutions, and consumables.
• Art Robbins
• Tomtec

Products and services

• SoftLinx Lab Automation Software Lab automation software platform that coordinates and manages workflows across Hudson Robotics' automated liquid handling, microplate handlers, and workstation products.
• RapidPick Complete Colony Picker
• RapidPick Harvester Colony Picker
• RapidPick Lite Colony Picker
• RapidPick MP 20-Pin Automated Colony Picker
• RapidPick SP Single Pin Colony Picker
• SOLO Automated Liquid Handler
• Scorpion Single Channel Automated Pipetting Robot
• Micro10x Microplate Reagent Dispenser
• RapidWash High Speed Microplate Washer
• FilterPress for Nucleic Acid and Protein Extractions
• PlateCrane EX Robotic Arm Microplate Handler
• PlateCrane SciClops Robotic Arm with Extended Reach
• LabLinx Automated Microplate Delivery System
• CytoLoader for Flow Cytometry Platforms
• PA1000 Microplate Barcode Print and Apply System
• Crystal Gryphon Protein Crystallization Pipettor
• Crystal Phoenix Protein Crystallization Dispenser
• Cobra Liquid Handling Nano Dispenser
• CrysCam Digital Microscope
• CrysCam Plus Imaging System
• CrysCam UV Imaging System
• INTELLI-PLATE Crystallization Plate
• LCP Mixing Station
• Scorpion Screen Builder
• Rapid pH Plus Automated pH Meter
• Protean Workstation
• Quadra5 Liquid Handling Workstation
• Synthetic Biology Workstation
• Complement Cooling System
• Consumables for HLA Tissue Typing
• Syringes
• Tissue Typing Accessories
• Hand-Held Syringe Dispensers

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Art Robbins InstrumentscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Hudson Robotics and Art Robbins Instruments jointly acquired Tomtec, Inc. in December 2023 to strengthen their combined portfolio in automated liquid handling and laboratory automation for life sciences and pharmaceutical research. The three brands (Hudson Robotics, Art Robbins Instruments, and Tomtec) have been consolidated into one cohesive organization under unified leadership, with Werner Maas serving as CEO.
• Tomtec, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Tomtec, Inc. was jointly acquired by Hudson Robotics and Art Robbins Instruments in December 2023. Tomtec is a pioneer in the automated laboratory liquid pipetting industry, developing and manufacturing precision laboratory liquid transfer instruments for automated sample preparation and sample transfers. The acquisition broadened Hudson Robotics' product portfolio in automated liquid handling systems and expanded market presence.
• Bio-RadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHudson Robotics partnered with Bio-Rad to deliver a joint webinar titled 'A Practical Guide to Automating Laboratory Workflows in 2026'. This collaboration demonstrates marketing and educational partnership focused on promoting laboratory automation best practices and workflows to the life sciences community.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tecan: Global leader in laboratory automation including liquid handling, microplate readers, and integrated workstations for life sciences and diagnostics. Directly competes with Hudson in the liquid handling and microplate automation categories Hudson serves.
• Hamilton Company: Major provider of automated liquid handling workstations, robotic pipetting, and laboratory automation solutions. Overlaps with Hudson across liquid handlers, plate handlers, and integrated workstations for pharma and biotech labs.
• Eppendorf: Manufacturer of liquid handling systems, pipettes, and laboratory automation consumables. Overlaps directly with Hudson's SOLO, Scorpion, and Micro10x product lines in life sciences and biotech workflows.
• SPT Labtech: Specialist in liquid handling and sample preparation automation for genomics, drug discovery, and structural biology. Closely comparable to Hudson's protein crystallization and microplate handling portfolio.
• Integra Biosciences: Manufacturer of pipettes, liquid handling systems, and laboratory automation consumables for life sciences. Closely comparable to Hudson's SOLO and Scorpion liquid handlers and benchtop automation products.

Broad incumbents

• Beckman Coulter Life Sciences: Large life sciences instruments business offering liquid handlers, automated workstations, and lab automation software as part of a broader portfolio including centrifuges and flow cytometry. Competes across several of Hudson's product lines.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Diversified life sciences tools giant with extensive lab automation, liquid handling, and workflow software offerings. Competes with Hudson through instruments, OEM integrations, and end-to-end workflow platforms.
• Agilent Technologies: Major life sciences and analytical instruments company with liquid handling, automation, and bioinformatics offerings. Indirect overlap with Hudson across pharma and biotech research workflows.
• Mettler-Toledo: Precision instruments provider with strong positions in pipetting, liquid handling, pH measurement, and lab automation. Comparable to Hudson's automated pH meter and liquid handling workstation offerings.

Emerging players

• Opentrons Labworks: Modular, open-source lab robotics platform providing affordable liquid handling robots and automation workflows. Competes with Hudson at the lower-throughput, academic, and early-stage biotech end of the market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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