Shape the Future of Protein Crystallization Automation

2025 Formulatrix User Group Workshop

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

 

 

  • 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 - 02:00 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

Your input. Our innovation. The future of automation — together.

Learn More About Our Protein Crystallization Solutions