Busy with documentation?
Let Apini handle the buzz.
Apini lets you capture, organize and share lab notes directly at the bench using your smartphone.
Capture information right at the bench
Capture materials, observations, and devices instantly with your smartphone. For example, scan a material’s code to automatically retrieve information like product details, SDS, CoA, and material properties. No more double-checking lot numbers, or dealing with illegible notes. Everything is captured digitally from the start.
Connect your bench to your desk
Everything recorded with Apini syncs automatically to the cloud. Simply open apini.cloud on your computer to access your notes, photos, files, and scanned materials. Forget USB sticks or emailing data to yourself. Your bench work is instantly available for analysis and documentation.
Share lab information with colleagues
Captured information can easily be shared with your team to improve collaboration and transparency. For example, devices can digitally show information like the last calibration date or the service hotline. Materials can include notes such as storage location, aliquot dates, or handling instructions. No more scattered information and time wasted searching.
Quick and easy labelling
Print labels directly from your phone using the portable label printer. When you’re near the printer with your smartphone, you can instantly print labels with sample names, product details, and more. No computer setup required, just print at the bench!
Analog simplicity.
Digital security.
Apini is a smartphone app, paired with a web solution, that allows you to capture and structure information. It digitizes everything you would usually note down with pen and paper, making it ready to feed directly into your digital documentation solution.
Secure
Apini utilizes cutting-edge encryption for all data in transit and at rest, with GDPR-compliant hosting located in Zurich.
Simple
Designed for immediate use, no training needed. Accessible on any smartphone, tablet or laptop via app or web browser, with no integrations required.
Science first
Making research workflows a little less tedious, one small step at a time. Free to try.
Ready to fly?
Download Apini.
Documenting science well should be open to everyone. That’s why the Apini App is free to try.
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FreeBee
$ 0 / month
Your lightweight lab companion to get started.
- Scanning, photos, notetaking
- Printing, export (Excel, PDF)
- Sharing, collaboration
- Community support
WorkerBee
Coming soon!
More power, more structure – ready for real lab work.
- Scanning, photos, notetaking
- Printing, export (CSV, PDF)
- Checklist builder
- Sharing, collaboration
- Basic support + community support
- Basic permissions, import, protocol builder
- Advanced search, group notifications & reminders
QueenBee
Coming soon!
Unlock collaboration, compliance, and control at scale.
- All features from WorkerBee
- Full audit trails & compliance (21 CFR Part 11, GxP-ready)
- Integration APIs (ELN, LIMS, ERP, data lakes)
- Priority support + community support
- Admin dashboard (lab overview, user management)
- SSO, SCIM
- Protocol enforcement, versioning
- Data governance, backups, compliance
Want to use Apini in education? Contact us at info@apinilabs.com
Manuel Kötter
Master of Magic,
CEO
Pascal Grunau
Digital Overlord,
CTO
Catharina Sänger
Queen of Science,
CSO
Based
Daniel Juchli
Digitalization Evangelist,
BoD
Thomas Thaler
Chemistry Guru,
PO
From lab people.
For lab people.
We are the people behind ApiniLab, and we believe documentation should feel natural and intuitive. It should make bench scientists’ lives easier by reflecting their natural workflows.
Powered by BUCHI and wega
Apini is built on decades of experience in lab instrumentation and digitalization. With BUCHI’s trusted reputation in the lab world and wega’s deep expertise in lab informatics, we bring together the best of both worlds.
Open source at heart
We believe in collaboration, transparency, and freedom of choice. Apini is an open ecosystem, designed to work with different devices and manufacturers. Because good science shouldn’t depend on vendor lock-in. Join our community at labfreed.org.
Smarter lab documentation
Lab work deserves tools as smart as the people behind them. Apini’s mission is to make documentation seamless, searchable, and sharable — right where the work happens. Goodbye manual notetaking. Hello, connected science.
Advisory board and
contributing experts.
Daniel Juchli
Digitalization Evangelist, BoD
Lab digitalization expert and active contributor to international standards like SiLA.
Dr. Christof Bircher
Visionary Wizard of the Arts
One of the key drivers behind Mettler Toledo’s LabX platform with decades of marketing experience in the lab tech space.
Ken Rapp
Digital Lab Company Catalyst
Pioneer of lab software (LES at Velquest), with deep expertise in building digital experiences (Blusteam).
Dr. Ruedi Hartmann
Strategic Sage, BoD
Ruedi keeps an eye on the bigger picture. With his experience leading business areas, he brings guidance and a steady hand to ApiniLabs’ journey.
Dr. Riccardo Tediosi
Tech Whisperer, BoD
Riccardo blends deep technical mastery with customer-centric product design. As a senior leader at BUCHI and IEEE member, he drives innovation across robotics, sensing, and lab automation.
Paul Planje
Sensei of Sales and Partner Management
Decades of experience in the laboratory industry, with deep expertise in systems such as HPLC, CDS, LIMS, and ELN.
Evelyne Daniel
Validation Virtuoso
Champion of agile validation and mentoring in lab informatics, Evelyne brings hands-on expertise from wega Informatik and a passion for empowering women in science.
Dr. Nicolas Schaltenbrand
Strategic Sense-Maker
Head of Clinical Development Informatics at wega, Nicolas bridges AI, data management, and pharma strategy-driving innovation in drug R&D and digital transformation.