book equipment

Equipment booking that keeps pace with your R&D

Give lab users an easy, visual and mobile-friendly way to book equipment that keeps track of availability, reduces conflicts, and helps teams plan work with confidence.

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Equipment scheduling

Give users a clear, visual equipment calendar

  • Workflow-based reservations for multiple instruments
  • Automatic booking sequences based on protocol & availability
  • Lab-specific constraints for how and when users can book

Users see real-time availability and can reserve any instrument you allow them to, from 1 to 20 at a time.

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Equipment scheduling

Automate multistep bookings with AI-enabled workflows

  • Workflow-based reservations for multiple instruments
  • Automatic booking sequences based on protocol & availability
  • Lab-specific constraints for how and when users can book

Set the preferred start date and time, then Calira uses AI to look for availability and books the entire workflow. Go from cell culture to purified protein in a single booking request.

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Equipment scheduling

Create access groups to apply booking rules

  • Workflow-based reservations for multiple instruments
  • Automatic booking sequences based on protocol & availability
  • Lab-specific constraints for how and when users can book

Apply lab-specific rules to govern who can book what, when and for how long. Fair access, every time, for those who need it.

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Equipment scheduling

Let users book directly from their phone

  • Workflow-based reservations for multiple instruments
  • Automatic booking sequences based on protocol & availability
  • Lab-specific constraints for how and when users can book

Print auto-generated QR codes that users can scan directly on their phones whenever they need to book quickly, or on the go.

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"Calira has improved the process of booking laboratory equipment throughout our R&D teams."
Nicole Williams
R&D Lab Manager
How we help

Running LabOps? This is for you.

"Scheduling just isn't an issue for me anymore."
Bishoy Habib
Lab Manager, Lonza
11M+
Bookings
1.8K
Labs
84K
Users
66K
Instruments
52
Countries
Testimonials

What our customers say

“Calira helped us improve our equipment usage and planning processes within our teams. It's also handy for me to have oversight of the utilization of our instruments.”

Solveig Pettersen
Head of Laboratory and EHS, Nykode Therapeutics

"Calira has improved the process of booking laboratory equipment in our R&D teams, created visibility across teams, improved insight into real time equipment status and allowed us to gather data for equipment usage with ease.”

Nicole Williams
Lab Manager, Freenome

"I haven't needed to log in in the last two weeks to sort anything out. Scheduling runs quite a lot smoother now."

Bishoy Habib
Lab Manager, Lonza
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Frequently asked questions

Can I integrate with existing systems?

Yes, Calira can integrate with various ELN and LIMS systems, ensuring a seamless workflow. Our API allows for easy connectivity, enabling you to synchronize data effortlessly.

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How long does it take to set up?

It can be as little as a few days or a week. Once you sign up, our team can guide you through the setup process. You can move at the pace you prefer.

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Do you support access rules for shared instruments?

Absolutely. Calira provides robust access control features. You can set specific permissions based on user roles, ensuring that only authorized personnel can book equipment they're meant to.

03
Can we manage multiple labs or departments?

Yes, Calira is designed to support multi-lab setups. This feature allows for centralized management of resources across different locations. You can coordinate bookings and visibility seamlessly.

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Can I see equipment utilisation or underused assets?

Yes. Calira shows real usage trends per instrument, site, or team. Many customers use this to inform purchasing, maintenance, and internal reporting.

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Join 1,800+ labs already booking equipment with Calira

We know that every lab is different. Our team has years of experience in the lab and can answer any question you have and demo the whole platform in less than thirty minutes.