Lab automation for Hydrogel scientists
Our robotic instruments help labs develop better hydrogels, faster, accelerating the future of healthcare.
About us
Automation for Next-Gen HydroGel Research
GelTech Labs Inc. creates advanced robotic instruments that streamline and elevate hydrogel research.
By automating the most time-consuming and error-prone parts of testing. Our tools help scientists achieve faster, more accurate results across applications like drug delivery, tissue engineering, wound care, and beyond
Whether in academic labs or commercial R&D, we enables smarter experimentation, greater efficiency, and accelerated breakthroughs in hydrogel innovation.
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Cost reduction
Lower costs through automation and precision.
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Testing throughput
Run multiple hydrogel tests in parallel, effortlessly.
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Testing repeatability
Get consistent, reliable results—every time.
Applications
What are hydrogels?
Hydrogels are superabsorbent, bio-friendly materials used in:
💊 Medicine
Hydrogels are widely used in medical applications due to their ability to absorb fluids and mimic the properties of natural tissue. In drug delivery, hydrogels can be engineered to release therapeutic compounds in a controlled manner over time, responding to stimuli like temperature, pH, or enzymatic activity. This makes them ideal for applications such as localized cancer treatments, wound care dressings, and implantable drug systems.
🧬 Tissue Engineering
As three-dimensional, water-rich polymer networks, hydrogels provide an ideal environment for supporting cell growth and tissue regeneration. Their biocompatibility, tunable mechanical properties, and ability to carry bioactive molecules make them essential in creating scaffolds for engineered tissues—such as skin, cartilage, and even organs—used in regenerative medicine and biomedical research.
🩹 Wound Care
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💄 Cosmetics
In the cosmetics industry, hydrogels are used in facial masks, under-eye patches, and transdermal delivery systems. Their cooling and hydrating properties make them ideal for soothing skin while enabling the gradual absorption of active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, peptides, and vitamins. Their flexible structure also allows for a close fit to the skin for better delivery and consumer comfort.
🌱 Agriculture
Agricultural hydrogels are used to improve water retention in soil, especially in arid regions. When mixed with soil, these polymers swell and release water slowly near the roots, reducing irrigation frequency and improving crop yield. Hydrogels can also deliver fertilizers or nutrients in a controlled way, supporting more sustainable farming practices.
♻️ Waste Storage
Hydrogels are used in industrial and environmental sectors to manage and neutralize liquid waste. Their ability to absorb large volumes of hazardous or contaminated liquids makes them valuable for spill cleanup, radioactive waste containment, and solidification of liquid materials. Some hydrogel formulations even support biodegradable or recyclable disposal.
Technology
Built to Accelerate Hydrogel Innovation
Automation isn’t the future—it’s here. Our lab solutions transform how you test hydrogels, combining speed, precision, and adaptability in one system.
Available for demos
Carousel
Automated Swelling & Degradation Testing for Hydrogels
A benchtop instrument that seamlessly integrates into R&D and QC workflows, offering hands-free, high-throughput material testing.
Key Features:
Swelling & Degradation Monitoring
Multi-Sample Processing
Temperature & pH Control
Limva
Nanoscale Swelling & Degradation Testing for Advanced Materials
LIMVA is our miniaturized platform for swelling and degradation testing at the nanoscale. It brings the core functionality of Carousel—automated precision, environmental control, and real-time data capture—to microgram-scale samples and nanoengineered materials.
Key Features:
Nanomedicine R&D
High-value therapeutic gels
Protein and nanoparticle-based systems
Polyscan 3D
Real-Time 3D Imaging of Materials in Solution
Polyscan 3D is our advanced imaging platform designed to capture real-time 3D animations of materials changing shape, size, and structure in liquid environments. It adds a visual and spatial layer to traditional swelling and degradation experiments, providing unprecedented insight into how materials behave dynamically.
Partners
Backed by Leaders in Innovation
We’re proud to collaborate with world-class partners and institutions that share our vision for accelerating scientific discovery.
Contact
Get in touch
For questions about our technology, product demos, or partnership opportunities, reach out to our team. We're here to support your work in hydrogel research and help you take your lab capabilities to the next level.
Office
GelTech Labs Inc. 9510 Innovation Ln, La Jolla, CA 92093
sinan@geltechlabs.co
Telephone
+1 (646) 565-7155
