AI-led science innovator Reach Industries sponsors Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum
We are delighted to name Reach Industries as a sponsor of the Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum conference, which takes place at the end of this month.
This groundbreaking Future Forum event is the first of its kind in Europe, and will run from 31st March to 2nd April 2025 at the ICC Birmingham. The conference is designed to foster an inclusive and collaborative space for scientists from minoritised and underrepresented backgrounds.
In the ever-evolving world of scientific research and pharmaceuticals, achieving precision, consistency, and efficiency in scientific operations has always been the gold standard. Reach Industries is at the forefront of transforming this landscape with Lumi™, its cutting-edge visual intelligence platform for science. Lumi is set to redefine how scientists operate by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and data to automate data capture and analysis, enhance research and development (R&D) workflows, ensuring error-free compliance and unlocking new levels of insight.
At the heart of Reach Industries' ambitious vision is the belief that the foundation of the scientific method – observation – is on the cusp of a major revolution. By utilising the full potential of AI and real-time data analysis, Reach Industries aims to usher in a new era in scientific operations. This vision is not just about refining existing processes but about fundamentally transforming how data is captured, analysed, and applied within labs and manufacturing environments to create a future where subtle variations no longer lead to costly errors and where they can operate with unprecedented precision.
Lumi™ is designed with two core components: Visual Lab and LabOps. The Visual Lab automates data capture in real-time, eliminating the inefficiencies and inaccuracies that come with manual recording. AI-powered systems not only track every detail of a scientist's activities but also provide instant insights, enabling immediate process optimisation. Whether it’s spotting patterns in R&D workflows or ensuring strict adherence to protocols, Visual Lab turns every data point into actionable intelligence.
On the other hand, LabOps offers a comprehensive command centre for operational management. It centralises operations, allowing for continuous monitoring and real-time adjustments. By integrating video logs with critical data points, LabOps ensures that lab/manufacturing operations achieve an unparalleled level of precision and efficiency. Moreover, Lumi's advanced capabilities allow seamless integration with existing AI frameworks, electronic lab notebooks (ELNs), laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and other data pipelines. AI teams can leverage secure APIs to access real-time data, visual feeds, and operational insights, bringing Lumi’s transformative power to the heart of the scientific process.
Looking towards the future, Reach Industries envisions a world where AI-driven systems do not just automate routine tasks but actively enhance the scientific method itself. This future is already taking shape with Lumi’s expanding role in spatial data collection within lab/manufacturing environments. Much like Google’s mapping of the world for autonomous driving, Lumi is pioneering real-time mapping of scientific activities using cameras and sensors. This detailed map of interactions will enable an end-to-end tracking system, capable of predicting outcomes and ensuring consistency as operations scale. Lumi’s integration of spatial data and quality control systems will provide a level of traceability and accountability that meets the highest standards of auditability
A recent collaboration between Reach Industries and CatSci, a leader in medicines development, highlights Lumi’s potential to transform pharmaceutical manufacturing. Building on the success of the first phase of their partnership, the second phase introduces wearable technology, such as smart glasses, to optimise productivity and enhance sustainability. By enabling hands-free monitoring and real-time data validation, these wearables further streamline operations while reducing resource waste – a crucial step towards more sustainable manufacturing practices. The project aims to increase productivity by up to 60%, surpassing the previous 40% improvement. With Lumi’s AI-driven insights, CatSci’s oligonucleotide production for RNA-based medicines, gene therapies, and other next-generation therapeutics will become more agile, efficient, and compliant with regulatory standards. This development is part of a broader shift in the pharmaceutical industry towards flexible, scalable technologies, marking a significant leap in the transition to fully digitized and automated manufacturing workflows.
Reach Industries’ Lumi offers a glimpse into the future of science, where AI and human intelligence work hand-in-hand to unlock breakthroughs that were once thought impossible.
The Minoritised Life Sciences Future Forum conference (MLSFF) takes place from 31st March to 2nd April 2025 at the ICC Birmingham.
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