FLASH Flexible Lab Automation System/Handler utilizes flexible, industrial-grade robotics controlled by a combination of motion control and lab process software. Adaptable control software interfaces with customer LIMS, database and network systems and merges the information with internal system controls and dynamic scheduling, static scheduling and data management. System capabilities include reformatting, cherry picking, storage and retrieval, vial to plate transfer, capping/uncapping, labeling, dispensing/ filling and others.