Join the 2025 Formulatrix User Group Workshop — a hands-on, collaborative experience where your feedback drives the next generation development of our protein crystallization automation solutions, including Rock Maker®, Rock Imager®, and the NT8®.
This is your opportunity to test drive our latest software and hardware, explore upcoming innovations, and share your priorities directly with the Formulatrix R&D team and CEO.
Your voice will help shape the product roadmap for years to come.
Why Attend
- Shape the Roadmap: Your feedback and insights will guide the next generation of automation development
- Test Drive: Hands-on sessions with the upcoming Rock Maker v4, the NT8 Drop Setter, and the µPulse® - TFF System
- Meet the CEO: Share your feedback directly with Formulatrix leadership
- Explore AI Tools: Compare your crystallization scoring to our new AI model
- Connect with Peers: Exchange ideas and best practices with other leading scientists
Date and Location
November 12th
Location
Basel, Switzerland
(Hyperion Hotel)
Time
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM CET
Agenda
9:00 am - 9:15 am
Welcome, Opening Remarks
- Kick off the day with an overview of the goals for this user group:
Your voice matters in shaping the future of protein crystallization automation.
- Hear from our leadership team, including our CEO, who will be listening to your ideas and priorities firsthand.
9:15 am - 10:00 am
Rock Maker v4 Learn, Play and Share
- Test drive our new web-based Rock Maker in small groups
- Guided training on the latest features and attendee-requested topics
- Explore workflows such as Screen Creation, Synchrotron Trip Integrations, Optimizations, Fragment Screens,
and NT8 Integration
Your feedback will directly influence upcoming usability enhancements.
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Coffee Break
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Rock Maker v4 Continuation
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
R&D Update & Future Roadmap: Help Design What’s Next
- Preview new features and technologies under development
- Collaborate with our R&D team to rank upcoming features by importance
This is your opportunity to influence Formulatrix’s next-generation automation roadmap based on your real-world needs.
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Interactive Discussion: AI and the Future of Crystallography
- Try out our new AI scoring model and compare results with Sherlock
- Learn how AI can predict crystallization conditions and accelerate research
- Brainstorm together: What questions should AI answer next?
- Explore ideas for data sharing collaborations to train more powerful AI models
Your input will shape the AI-driven future of Rock Maker.
2:15 pm - 2:30 pm
Discussion: Easing IT Burdens & Infrastructure Collaboration
- Share challenges your lab faces with hosting and managing databases, servers, and image stores
- Discuss potential benefits of Formulatrix-hosted solutions
- Help us understand where automation can better support your IT operations
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Coffee Break
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Hardware Demos: Choose Between NT8, µPulse, and/or Rock Maker
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Closing Remarks & Open Forum
Free to Attend
Lunch and Refreshments Provided
