Name

Bee Robotics

Legal name

Bee Robotics Ltd.

Website

https://beerobotics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Automation Robotics

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Laboratory Automation, Sample Prep & Liquid Handling (IVD Lab Diagnostics) (HLAHAAAN)

Keywords

• Laboratory automation
• Liquid handling robotics
• Microarray processing
• Western blot automation
• OEM biotech instruments

Headquarters

HQ city

Caernarfon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Robotic Instruments Sales: Design and manufacture of bespoke robotic instruments for automation of molecular and Western Blot strip-based assays, microarray processing, DNA extraction and sample processing. Sold worldwide through network of partners.
2. OEM Solutions: Customized and bespoke OEM solutions provided to a wide range of biotech clients. Companies approach with specific automation requirements for their diagnostic testing kits.
3. Contract Manufacturing: Expanded quality system to include contract manufacturing services.
4. TAS System: Temperature Acquisition System for cycler temperature performance analysis and calibration services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bee Robotics designs and manufactures bespoke robotic liquid handling instruments for laboratory automation in the biotechnology industry, spanning semi-automated and fully-automated solutions for strip-based assays, Western blots, microarrays, DNA extraction, and sample processing. The company also develops OEM automation solutions for diagnostic kit manufacturers and provides contract manufacturing under ISO 13485:2016 for the IVD market.

Product overview

Bee Robotics designs and manufactures advanced liquid handling robotic instruments for laboratory automation in the biotechnology industry. The product portfolio spans from semi-automated to fully automated solutions across multiple assay formats. The core Western Blot product line includes BeeBlot (semi-automation for up to 50 samples), Baby Bee (semi-automation for smaller laboratories), B20 (semi-automation for up to 20 samples), AutoCam (automated scanning), RoboBlot (full automation for Western Blot and hybridisation strips), and RoboScreen (full automation for allergy analysis). The Microplate Processing line includes Micro B (semi-automated microarray processor) and Micro B Processor (fully-automated with integrated imaging). Additional products include fillbee (automated filling instrument) and TAS System (temperature calibration). The company also develops bespoke OEM solutions and is involved in Horizon 2020 projects including PathoRobot (DNA extraction) and PathoDoc (DNA analysis from extraction to microarray interpretation). The company undertakes all R&D in-house with design, rapid-prototyping, hardware and software development, and manufacturing capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BeeBlot Semi-automated instrument for automating strip-based assays for molecular and Western Blot applications. Available in optional heated or non-heated configurations. Designed for biotech laboratories running molecular and Western Blot assays.
• RoboBlot Fully automated system for molecular and Western Blot strip assays and hybridisation strips with integrated scanning for image capture. For biotech laboratories performing Western Blot and hybridisation assays.
• RoboScreen Full automation for allergy analysis with integrated scanning for image capture of developed membranes for interpretation by third-party software. Designed for diagnostic laboratories performing allergy testing.
• B20 Semi-automated instrument for molecular and Western blot strips designed for low throughput laboratories. For smaller biotech and research laboratories processing up to 20 samples per run.
• Micro B Semi-automated microarray processor for microplate and reagent processing, ideal for microarray assays. For laboratories running microarray-based assays.
• Micro B Processor Fully automated microarray processor with integrated imaging. Features advanced heating and cooling to within +/-1.0 °C, PID temperature control under software, integral CCD camera for imaging wells, and processing of 4 to 96 samples per run with volumes of 3uL to 1000uL. For biotech laboratories running microarray processing.
• fillbee Flexible automated instrument for laboratory filling requirements, capable of filling tubes, plates, slides, petri dishes and more. Features configurable software with a range of dispense volumes and capacity for up to 432 tubes per run. For laboratories needing automated dispensing across multiple vessel types.
• TAS System Flexible multi-channel temperature acquisition system for temperature performance analysis of thermal cyclers and temperature-related products. Calibrated and traceable to international temperature standard ITS90, with measurement range of 0°C to 100°C and 8 to 96 channels depending on model. For QA and calibration laboratories and thermal cycler manufacturers.
• PathoRobot DNA extraction system developed as part of the Horizon 2020 Project, capable of processing 5ml sample volumes. For diagnostic and research applications in life-threatening disease diagnostics.
• PathoDoc DNA analysis system developed as part of the Horizon 2020/FAPIC Project, providing analysis of a single sample from DNA extraction to multiplexing analysis on a microarray platform with interpretation software. For rapid, cost-effective diagnosis of life-threatening diseases.
• OEM Solutions Bespoke OEM automation solutions developed from concept to production. Capabilities include CAD/CAM, robotics, electronics, software development, rapid prototyping, 3D printing and manufacturing. The company works with diagnostic kit manufacturers worldwide on Western Blots, microplates, slides, DNA extraction, and front-end sample processing. For diagnostic kit manufacturers needing bespoke automation.
• Contract Manufacturing Contract manufacturing services expanded under the company's ISO 13485:2016 quality system. For clients requiring outsourced laboratory automation instrument manufacturing.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• MEDIWISS Analytic GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2013MEDIWISS Analytic GmbH has been a client since 2004, utilizing the BeeBlot for semi-automation of allergy kits. They entered a collaboration with Bee to develop the RoboScreen - a fully automated instrument offering automation from serum sample to image capture of developed membrane for interpretation by third party software with minimal operator intervention.
• Diagnostic Kit ManufacturerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBee Robotics partners with diagnostic kit manufacturers who have a need for automation to meet the demands of modern laboratories. They work closely with these partners to deliver automation solutions for diagnostic test kits, providing both standard products and bespoke OEM solutions.
• Business WalessupportGTM or Marketing PartnerBee Robotics is supported by Business Wales for export activities. Business Wales is supporting Bee Robotics through export initiatives to help grow their international presence.
• International DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBee Robotics has a network of approved international distributors who sell instruments together with their diagnostic kits to offer complete solutions to end users. Distributors provide high level of support to international customer base.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tecan: Swiss-headquartered global leader in laboratory automation for life sciences and diagnostics, including liquid handling workstations and OEM instrument platforms. Direct competitor in IVD and biotech lab automation with comparable OEM and end-user models.
• Hamilton Company: US manufacturer of precision liquid handling robots, automated workstations and laboratory automation for clinical diagnostics and biotech. Closely comparable product/market overlap with Bee Robotics' liquid handling robotic instruments.
• Gilson: US/France-based manufacturer of liquid handling solutions including pipettes, benchtop automation and OEM robotics for diagnostics and life sciences. Competes with Bee Robotics in the same liquid handling and OEM automation niche.
• Eppendorf: German laboratory equipment manufacturer offering liquid handling workstations, automated pipetting systems and consumables for life science and biotech labs. Comparable in liquid handling automation for IVD-adjacent workflows.
• Analytik Jena: German manufacturer of analytical laboratory instruments, liquid handling automation and OEM solutions for diagnostics and life science. Competes head-to-head with Bee Robotics' IVD-grade automated instruments and bespoke OEM offerings.
• Formulatrix: US-based developer of laboratory automation solutions for protein crystallization, liquid handling and next-gen sequencing sample prep. Comparable niche OEM/customer model and similar instrument-and-consumables positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Beckman Coulter Life Sciences: Global life science instrument and automation provider (part of Danaher) with a broad liquid handling, cell biology and diagnostics portfolio. Adjacent competitor with overlapping liquid handling capabilities and far larger scale.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Global life science and clinical diagnostics company with strong Western Blot and microarray product lines, where Bee Robotics' automation complements. A potential OEM partner or competitor depending on channel posture.
• PerkinElmer: Global diagnostics and life sciences instrumentation vendor offering automated platforms for IVD workflows, sample prep and liquid handling. Competes broadly with Bee Robotics in IVD lab automation.

Emerging players

• Aurora Biomed: Smaller Canadian lab automation and liquid handling developer focused on specialty clinical and biotech workflows. Comparable scale and niche OEM/customer profile to Bee Robotics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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