Abstract: In an automated liquid processing system, a first centrifuge performs a centrifuging cycle on a plurality of first inserts, a pairing robot to places first tubes, including pairs of first tubes, from the first inserts on a pairing platform, an excising station excises labels on the first tubes, captures an image of the excised first tubes, and determines, using an image analysis process, a height of a portion of the liquid within the first tubes. A first liquid handling station combines a portion of the liquid within first tubes, including pairs of first tubes, into a second tube. A second centrifuge performs a second centrifuging cycle, and a second liquid handling station aspirates liquid from the second tube and dispenses the liquid into an output container.

Abstract: A method of automatically placing pucks on a truss assembly table includes the steps of receiving input regarding the truss assembly table and a truss to be assembled on the truss assembly table, and processing the input. Locations on the truss assembly table for each puck are selected based on the processed input that optimizes the overall support given to the truss. The pucks are automatically moved to their selected locations.

Abstract: A method of automatically placing pucks on a truss assembly table includes the steps of receiving input regarding the truss assembly table and a truss to be assembled on the truss assembly table, and processing the input. Locations on the truss assembly table for each puck are selected based on the processed input that optimizes the overall support given to the truss. The pucks are automatically moved to their selected locations.