Pinnacles i-Lab Autopilot Laboratory Shines at CACLP 2025 in Hangzhou, Leading the Future of Smart Diagnostics
The 22nd China International Conference on Laboratory Medicine and Blood Transfusion Instruments and Reagents (CACLP) will be held at the Hangzhou International Expo Center from March 22 to 24, 2025. Pinnacles“Smart and precise·pursuit of perfection”For the theme,Carrying a heavy weightI-Lab Autopilot Laboratory Solution and PY480 Fully Automated Specific Protein Analysis SystemStunning appearance, becoming the focus of the exhibition.
I-Lab Autopilot laboratory:
Customer centered
The i-Lab Autopilot laboratory launched by Pinnacles,with“customer's i”core,Committed to achieving the ultimate automation and intelligence from specimen collection to inspection report output. I-Lab adheres to open, compatible, and customized design,implement“Connect all that can be connected”the full process automation and intelligence.Its highlights include:
Super TLA:The next-generation TLA, registered for the first time in China in collaboration with international giant Inpeco, supports unlimited expansion and seamless connection with multi brand equipment, ushering in a new era of TLA in China.
Integrated solution for blood collection tracking, specimen transportation, and inspection and collection.The third-generation intelligent sorting equipment, equipped with industry-leading sorting and rack insertion functions, has become the starting point for customized laboratory processes.
Intelligent robot:Reduce manual operations and biosafety risks, and move towards a 24/7 inspection mode.
Integrated software and hardware:Realize comprehensive digital management of the laboratory.
The open compatibility of i-Lab provides personalized and efficient intelligent testing solutions for laboratories, leading the industry towards a new future.
Listing press conference: Experts gather,
discussing Wisdom and Testing New Trends Together
During the exhibition, Pinnacles held a launch event for the i-Lab Autopilot Laboratory and PY480 specific protein analysis system.Professor Sun Baoqing, Deputy Director of the National Clinical Medical Center for Respiratory Diseases and Director of the Laboratory Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Professor Li Yan, Leader of the Laboratory Science Department of Wuhan University People's Hospital, Professor Yu Daojun, Director of the Medical Laboratory Department of Hangzhou First People's Hospital Affiliated to Xihu University School of Medicine, and Richard Ding, CEO of Pinnaclesthe guests attended and delivered speeches, witnessing the official launch of i-Lab Autopilot Laboratory together.
Professor Sun BaoqingIn the speech, it was pointed out that Autopilot Laboratories effectively solve the urgent needs of the clinical laboratory for improving operation time and efficiency, reducing the number of on duty personnel and improving the quality of testing. She emphasized that current laboratory medicine faces dual challenges of efficiency and quality, and the compatibility and flexibility of automated equipment are crucial. The intelligent design of i-Lab provides possibilities for personalized diagnosis and treatment in the future, but its long-term stability and quality control still need to be closely monitored.
Mr. Richard Ding, Founder and CEO of PinnaclesShared the company's innovative ideas. Pinnacles is customer-centric, integrating various technologies and products to provide customized solutions. He introduced the three cores of i-Lab“i”:Compatible integration(Integrated)、Personalized Customization(Individualized)Smart Intelligence and Wisdom(Intelligent)。Pinnacles has introduced cross-border technologies such as industrial robots into the clinical laboratory and collaborated with Inpeco SA to launch a unique super TLA in the industry. Richard Ding emphasized that innovation is the core competitiveness of Pinnacles, and the company will continue to launch solutions that lead in intelligent testing and precise diagnosis.
Satellite Society: Focusing on cutting-edge global applications,
Exploring the future of intelligent testing
Pinnacles also held a satellite conference with the theme of "Pursuit of Wisdom, Precision, and Extreme", attracting the participation of numerous industry experts and practitioners.Professor Wang Hualiang, Dean of Shanghai Institute of Experimental Medicineat the satellite conference, the speech highly praised the outstanding achievements of Pinnacles in the field of smart diagnostics. He pointed out that several years ago, Pinnacles had already introduced the concept of traditional IVD+industrial robots+AI diagnosis and gradually launched innovative solutions, achieving significant results in laboratory automation and intelligence, demonstrating the completeness and forward-looking advantages of its solution. He emphasized that the quality of enterprises, personnel, and products is the core competitiveness of Pinnacles and the key to providing high-quality services.
Professor Zhong Renqian, former director of the Experimental Diagnosis Department of Shanghai Changzheng Hospitalbringing you the latest research progress on immune thrombosisprofessor Sun Baoqinghost.Professor Zhong thoroughly analyzed the independent and interactive relationships between inflammation, immunity, and thrombosis. Inflammation is not limited to defensive pathological processes, but also forms a complex regulatory network with coagulation, anticoagulation, and fibrinolysis systems. The mutual promotion between the activation of the coagulation system and the inflammatory response is an important cause of thrombosis.
The meeting has been invitedDirector of the Core Laboratory at the Biomedical Diagnostic Center of Barcelona Clinical Hospital in Spain Prof. Dr. Jose Luis BediniThe first global application case of FlexLab X was introduced, showcasing its outstanding performance in improving laboratory efficiency and precise diagnosis. Dr. J.L. Bedini stated in his sharing:; The introduction of FlexLab X not only optimizes the workflow of the laboratory, but also significantly reduces sample turnover time (TAT), labor costs, and sets a benchmark for the comprehensive intelligence of the laboratory. Based on Inpeco's 30-year accumulation, although it is a new platform, the entire TLA system has no obvious faults, and the laboratory has been smoothly upgraded, leaving a deep impression”
Professor Li Yan, the leader of the Laboratory Science Department at Wuhan University People's Hospitalpoint out:“Open and integrated TLA systems are an international trend and also in line with the current situation in China. Through seamless connection of multi brand devices, hospitals have more choices in analysis systems and more accurate detection results; One tube for multiple tests makes sample collection and testing more reasonable. These features provide efficient and precise solutions for China's laboratory departments.”
Super TLA and PY480:
Accurate detection to assist clinical diagnosis
As a core component of i-Lab, the super TLA was exhibited for the first time in China, becoming a major highlight of the exhibition. its“Infinite expansion, continuous connection”the design concept,Support seamless connection of multiple brand devices, flexible expansion according to laboratory needs, significantly improving detection efficiency.
In addition, Pinnacles has also released the PY480 fully automated specific protein analysis system. This system provides strong support for clinical diagnosis with its high precision and efficiency. This system integrates special egg and biochemical systems, with flexible functions such as dilution and puncture, modular design, and TLA integration. Mr. Huang Xingyi, General Manager of Pinnacles Chongqing Company, said:; PY480 not only solves the difficulties and pain points of specific protein detection, but also provides a revolutionary solution for urine biomarker and blood biomarker detection.”
Pinnacles
The leader of intelligent verification
At the CACLP exhibition in Hangzhou in 2025, Pinnacles once again demonstrated its innovative strength in the field of intelligent testing with the release of i-Lab Autopilot laboratory, super TLA, and PY480 specific protein analysis system. In the future, Pinnacles will continue to uphold the principle of; Customer centric approach; Our philosophy is to promote the deep integration of laboratory automation and intelligence, and contribute to the development of global laboratory medicine.
Authoritative Quality Recognition | Multiple Pinnacles Products Achieve Full Marks in the National External Quality Assessment
Recently, the Clinical Laboratory Center (NCCL) of the National Health Commission released the results of the 2025 National Interventricular Quality Assessment (EQA). As of now,Pinnacles Chemiluminescence Platform, Specific Protein Platform, and Clinical Chemistry Platformtogether63 itemsTesting reagents and supporting instruments, with excellent product performance,Implement EQA independent grouping and pass with full marks.
Chemiluminescent products29item
Specific protein products are processed through2item
Biochemical products are processed through32item
The EQA, led by the Clinical Inspection Center of the National Health Commission, is the most authoritative, systematic, and largest inter laboratory quality assessment activity in China. This EQA event has resulted in independent grouping for Pinnacles, marking a milestone for PinnaclesThe self-developed and self-produced detection system has obtained authoritative certification,The number of users meets the standard, and the data proves that PinnaclesStability and consistency of the detection system.We have strengthened Pinnacles's determination to prioritize quality and provide customers with more diverse lean solutions.
Pinnacles and Inpeco Explore the Future of Smart Diagnostics | Leading TLA Technology Empowers China's i-Lab Autopilot Laboratory
Recently, Pinnacles and Inpeco jointly announced the joint construction of a production base project in Chinaofficially launched!This marks an important breakthrough in achieving localized manufacturing of internationally leading laboratory automation technology in China. This localized production base will focus on the localized production of FlexLab X system, deeply integrating the innovative medical technology of PinnaclesI-Lab Autopilot Laboratory Solution,Create an open and compatible automation platform, achieve seamless collaboration among multiple devices, build a new generation of intelligent testing ecosystem, and lead the transformation and upgrading of clinical testing automation in China.
International technology localization
Smart Diagnostics Upgrade Again
Inpeco is a global leader in the field of comprehensive laboratory automation. Over the past 30 years, its technology has served almost all international giants and delivered nearly 3000 automation systems to over 70 countries worldwide. By establishing localized production bases in China, Inpeco can significantly enhance its service response capabilities in the Chinese market. Faced with the market trend of isolated and closed TLA systems moving towards integrated and compatible smart laboratories, Inpeco can more accurately meet the needs of Chinese medical institutions for high-quality and personalized laboratory automation solutions.
As an innovative leader in the field of smart testing in China, Pinnacles has always been committed to building a smart testing ecosystem. The landing of this joint venture marks a new stage of implementation for the "i-Lab Autopilot Laboratory" strategy. By integrating Pinnacles's Autopilot Laboratory solution with Inpeco's end-to-end automation technology, interdisciplinary integration capabilities, and efficient layout design, the entire process from sample collection to report output is automated, greatly improving laboratory efficiency and accuracy.
Full process automation
Empowering Autopilot Laboratories
Joint venture projects focus on three core values:
1 technology convergence
The FlexLab X system seamlessly connects multiple detection subsystems such as biochemistry, immunology, and blood, supporting single tube multi item detection and significantly reducing human error.
2 Smart Management
“Analysis before, during, and after”Fully traceable, providing hospitals with lean solutions that meet international standards.
3 Scene innovation
I-Lab Autopilot Laboratory can adapt to complex medical environments, with a rail flux of up to 15525 tubes/hour, helping medical institutions reduce costs and increase efficiency.
Building a benchmark for smart diagnostics in China
Richard Ding, Founder and CEO of Pinnaclesexpress:“The official launch of the intelligent production base project jointly built with Inpeco marks a crucial step for us in the field of smart diagnostics. By achieving localized manufacturing of FlexLab X system products, we deeply integrate internationally leading automation technology with Chinese medical scenarios, not only greatly improving product delivery efficiency, but also quickly responding to personalized needs of medical institutions at all levels. This is an important practice of Pinnacles's' i-Lab Autopilot Laboratory 'strategy and a substantive measure to promote China's level of inspection automation to align with international standards.
”Inpeco founder Gian Andrea Pedrazziniexpress:“As the core market of Inpeco's global strategy, China's joint construction of a production base with Pinnacles is a milestone. This is our first localized production in China, and the customized products we create not only inherit Inpeco's globally unified technical standards, but also optimize key performance such as sample processing specifically for the Chinese market demand. The i-Lab Autopilot Laboratory concept proposed by Pinnacles is highly compatible with Inpeco's strategic vision of global technology and localized production. This cooperation will not only accelerate the landing and application of advanced automation technology in the Chinese market, but also be an important breakthrough for Inpeco's global layout.”
Inpeco CEO Riccardo Triunfoemphasize:“The official landing of this joint venture is an important practice of Inpeco's global technology strategy. Based on over 30 years of technological accumulation, we have jointly developed the FlexLab X localization project with Pinnacles, which perfectly combines internationally leading laboratory automation technology with innovative i-Lab Autopilot Laboratory. This localized production base not only realizes the localization manufacturing of core products, but also becomes a research and innovation center radiating to the Asia Pacific region, providing smart diagnostics solutions that combine international standards and local characteristics for the Chinese and global markets.”
Transforming Clinical Laboratories: Reconstructing Value from "Volume" to "Quality" | Open TLA Empowers Smart Laboratory Upgrades
Under the dual drive of DRG/DIP payment reform and centralized procurement policy, the inspection department is undergoing a historic transformation from a "profit center" to a "value center". Recently, at the founding conference of the Experimental Medicine Branch of the China Elderly Health Care Association held in Jinan, Shandong,Professor Li Yan from Wuhan University People's Hospitalthe article titled "Application of Open TLA in China" systematically elaborates on the innovative path of high-quality development in the field of inspection.
value driven healthcare drives the transformation of the laboratory department
Professor Li Yan pointed out that the traditional model centered on detection quantity is no longer sustainable.In《Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine》the latest published articles《A value-based score for clinical laboratories: promoting the work of the new EFLM committee》,The European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (EFLM) has proposed a value based clinical laboratory scoring system (Value Score), which provides a scientific evaluation framework for the transformation of laboratory departments from "quantity" to "quality". Value based laboratories should focus on the following core dimensions:
1 Traceability of Full Process Testing (TTP):Implement full process monitoring of sample testing to ensure the reliability of results.
2 Full laboratory automation(TLA):upgrade from task oriented and island automation to full laboratory automation (TLA).
3 Laboratory data management and information quality:Enhance quality control capabilities through information integration.
4 Multidisciplinary collaboration(MDT):Strengthen interaction with clinical practice and support the rationality of testing items with guideline consensus.
Technological breakthrough of open TLA
Professor Li Yan pointed out in her speech that with the deepening of medical reform and the adjustment of medical insurance policies, laboratories are facing dual challenges of cost compression and efficiency improvement. She emphasized that many hospitals urgently need to solve problems such as insufficient space and fragmented processes through technological upgrades during branch construction or laboratory renovation. The emergence of open, next-generation TLA systems has provided a new solution for laboratories.
In response to the pain points faced by Chinese inspection departments, such as the coexistence of international equipment, space compression, and uncontrollable TAT, Inpeco FlexLab X super TLA demonstrates unique advantages:
1 compatible
The only truly open automation system that supports 30+analyzers and 25+mainstream imported and domestic brands
2 integrate, consolidate, combine, merge, unify
Support the full process management of 10+professional group samples, 3D expansion, and 3D operation
3 no upper limit
Modular design, unlimited flexibility, world's highest speed rail (15525 tubes/hour) solution, customized unlimited extreme greedy algorithm capability, balanced and efficient performance
Case sharing:
International Experience and Local Practice
Professor Li Yan demonstrated the significant achievements of the next-generation TLA in space utilization, work efficiency, and quality management through the renovation case of the central laboratory of Barcelona Clinical Hospital. She revealed that several hospitals in China are evaluating this technology and will further verify its value through actual application data in the future.
Future prospects:
Promote the high-quality development of laboratory medicine
The summary of the meeting pointed out that laboratory automation and informatization are essential for hospitals to achieve“cost reduction and efficiency improvement”the critical path.Through the application of integrated TLA systems, laboratories can reduce operating costs, improve report quality, and provide support for interdisciplinary collaboration and personalized healthcare. Professor Li Yan's sharing provided valuable practical guidance for the attending experts and scholars, and injected new impetus into the development of the industry.
Pinnacles Jiangxi Market Promotion and Partner Conference Concludes Successfully | Advancing Smart Diagnostics Together
On May 17, 2025,Pinnacles“Smart Diagnostics·Precise diagnosis”the Market Promotion and Investment Promotion Conference - Jiangxi Station was held grandly at the Sheraton Hotel in Nanchang. The conference focused on the upgrading of laboratory capabilities and the construction of a precise diagnosis and treatment ecosystem, attracting industry experts, partners, and distributor representatives to attend.
Differentiated Product Matrix
Empowering IVD for a New Future
At the beginning of the conference,Mr. Richard Ding, Chairman of PinnaclesHe delivered the opening speech. He pointed out that in the context of deepening medical insurance reform, Pinnacles has built a comprehensive product matrix that is both broad and deep, from high-speed biochemistry to precise luminescence, from characteristic testing to smart laboratories, truly achieving a differentiated layout of "I have what no one has, and I am excellent when someone has it"! Taking Jiangxi as a benchmark, we are working together with more partners to grow together. Through flexible cooperation models, we are helping medical institutions at all levels upgrade their testing capabilities and create new opportunities for win-win development with our partners!
Cracking industry pain points
Leading technological innovation
The Six Thrombotic Factors and Cytokines
Key biomarkers for infection/thrombus warning and DIC diagnosis and treatment
Professor Li Yan, the leader of the Laboratory Science Department at Wuhan University People's HospitalShared the keynote speech "Re understanding infectious diseases and Thrombosis". Professor Li mentioned that enhancing the ability to prevent and control major diseases is crucial for the country“the 14th Five-Year Plan”The core objective of medical planning. Accurate management of thrombotic diseases and infectious diseases is the key to prevention and control. Immune markers cytokines are not limited to defensive pathological processes, but also form complex regulatory networks with coagulation, anticoagulation, and fibrinolysis systems. Combined with clinical cases, the value of six items of thrombus and cytokines in risk early warning of infectious diseases and VTE, early diagnosis of DIC, and monitoring of anticoagulant treatment were elaborated in detail.
Smart testing of new practices
I-Lab Autopilot Laboratory
Mr. Zhu Weiqiang, Head of Pinnacles TLA BusinessShowcased the innovative highlights of the Autopilot Laboratory of Pinnacles i-Lab. Pinnacles i-Lab Autopilot Laboratory takes "customer intelligence requirements" as its core and adopts an open and compatible architecture to achieve full process automation,
Having three core technologies:
1 Collaboration with InpecoThe fourth generation super TLA,support seamless connection and unlimited expansion of multiple brand devices
2 Third generation intelligent sorting machine,Provide leading sorting/shelving functions
3 intelligent robotsystem implementation7×24-hour autopilot operation.
By integrating software and hardware, we achieve digital management of the entire laboratory process and provide customized smart solutions for the laboratory diagnostics.
Intelligent breakthrough in specific protein detection
Mr. Huang Xingyi, General Manager of Pinnacles (Chongqing)Introduced the technical advantages of the PY480 fully automated specific protein analysis system. This system provides strong support for clinical diagnosis with its high precision and efficiency. This system has flexible functions such as dilution and puncture, modular design, and TLA connectivity. PY480 not only solves the difficulties and pain points of specific protein detection, but also provides a revolutionary solution for urine biomarker and blood biomarker detection.
Joining hands to move towards the era of smart diagnostics 4.0
The closing ceremony of the conference,Professor Wan Benyuan, Director of Jiangxi Society of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyDeliver a speech. He highly praised the contribution of Pinnacles in promoting automation and intelligence in the laboratory, and pointed out that:“The future development of laboratory medicine cannot be separated from technological innovation and ecological synergy. Pinnacles's solution has set a benchmark for the industry.”Professor Wan calls on all parties to strengthen cooperation and jointly promote the popularization and application of precision medicine.
In the future, Pinnacles will continue to deepen technological innovation, work together with industry partners to promote the intelligent and precise development of laboratory medicine, and contribute technological strength to achieving the strategic goal of "Healthy China 2030".
China Medical Equipment Conference 2025 | Pinnacles and Liangjiang New Area Invite You to Join Us
The 2025 China Medical Equipment Conference and Medical Equipment Exhibition will grandly kick off from March 13th to 16th at the Chongqing International Expo Center.
The theme of this conference is "Technology Empowering Industrial Innovation", focusing on medical equipment technology innovation, academic frontiers, industrial development, and clinical applications. It deeply analyzes relevant policies and creates a high-level communication platform for the industry. Government department leaders, renowned academicians, medical institution experts, research and development production enterprises, universities, research institutes, investment and financing institutions, international organizations, embassies and consulates, and other guests will gather together to discuss industry development.
Pinnacles cordially invites you to attend the grand event, discuss the development trends of the IVD industry together, showcase cutting-edge technologies, and exchange disciplinary construction. We look forward to your visit at booth N1A02 and together we will draw the blueprint for the industry!
Pinnacles booth number
N1 exhibition area (N1A02 in Liangjiang New Area)
Exhibition Address
Chongqing International Expo Center
(No. 66 Yuelai Avenue, Yubei District, Chongqing)