SKU:LHYY-BLK-SPINNAKER3-87-V1-CUST

Thermo Scientific Spinnaker 3 Microplate Mover Building Block Model – 87 Pieces

Piece count: 87 pieces

Reference instrument: Thermo Scientific Spinnaker 3 Microplate Mover

Functional status: Non-functional display model

Assembly required: Yes

Sales availability: Request a quote

Previously Produced Corporate Project — No Ready Stock — Request a Quote. This 87-piece Thermo Scientific Spinnaker 3 Microplate Mover building block model was previously manufactured by LHYY as part of a laboratory automation corporate gift project. Current ready stock is unavailable. New production, branding, packaging, quantity, lead time, and international delivery can be evaluated through a new B2B quotation.

Thermo Scientific Spinnaker 3 Microplate Mover Building Block Model – 87 Pieces

The LHYY Thermo Scientific Spinnaker 3 Microplate Mover Building Block Model is an 87-piece scientific display model inspired by the recognizable appearance of the Thermo Scientific™ Spinnaker™ 3 Microplate Mover used in laboratory automation workflows.

Originally developed and manufactured as part of a coordinated laboratory automation corporate gift project, the building block model recreates recognizable visual elements of the reference robot including its tall vertical structure, stacked access positions, articulated handling arm, compact curved base, white exterior housing, and blue accent details.

The model was created for laboratory automation teams, robotics professionals, biotechnology and pharmaceutical organizations, scientific conferences, customer programs, employee gifts, laboratory offices, and technology-themed displays.

Important: This is a non-functional building block gift and display model. It is not laboratory automation equipment and cannot move microplates, scan barcodes, detect positions, communicate with laboratory software, operate robotic mechanisms, or perform any scientific workflow.

About the Reference Spinnaker 3 Microplate Mover

The real Thermo Scientific Spinnaker 3 Microplate Mover is an advanced benchtop laboratory automation robot developed for flexible and reliable movement of microplates and compatible labware between instruments and storage positions.

Thermo Fisher Scientific describes the Spinnaker 3 as a collaborative SCARA-type robot featuring vision-assisted teaching, integrated barcode reading, AutoLevel technology, and machine-vision-assisted position correction. It can also integrate with Thermo Scientific Momentum Workflow Scheduling Software and supported third-party automation software.

The real system is designed to support applications including screening, compound management, cell maintenance, small- and large-molecule research, biologics, synthetic biology, and other automated laboratory workflows.

Reference Instrument Notice: All robotics, software, barcode, vision, positioning, labware-handling, and workflow capabilities described above belong to the real Thermo Scientific Spinnaker 3 system only. The LHYY product on this page is a decorative and promotional building block representation.

Product Highlights

87-Piece Building Block Model: A compact assembly project inspired by the recognizable exterior form of the Thermo Scientific Spinnaker 3 Microplate Mover.
Laboratory Automation Theme: Created for robotics, laboratory automation, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and high-throughput research audiences.
Instrument-Inspired Structure: Recreates the tall vertical mover column, multiple access positions, articulated arm, curved base, and recognizable scientific automation appearance of the reference system.
Compact Scientific Display: Suitable for laboratory desks, offices, conference booths, customer meetings, employee recognition programs, and scientific collections.
Previously Manufactured Project: This model was physically produced for an earlier laboratory automation corporate program and is not merely a digital design concept.
No Current Ready Stock: Existing inventory is no longer available. New orders require a new production quotation and project review.
Custom B2B Production: Qualifying new projects can be evaluated for authorized branding, printed details, corporate colors, instructions, and custom packaging.

Product & Project Specifications

Brand	LHYY
Product Type	Scientific laboratory automation building block display model
Reference System	Thermo Scientific Spinnaker 3 Microplate Mover
Piece Count	87 pieces
Main Colors	White, light gray, blue, and dark gray details
Assembly	Assembly required
Recommended Age	15+
Functional Status	Non-functional scientific display model
Original Packaging Size	Approx. 16 × 11 × 5 cm / 6.30 × 4.33 × 1.97 in
Project Status	Previously produced; no current ready stock
Sales Availability	Request a Quote
Standard New Production MOQ	1,000 sets; selected lower-volume projects may be evaluated individually depending on design, components, packaging, and commercial requirements
Typical Production Lead Time	Approximately 40–45 days after final design, sample, and artwork approval; timing may vary during peak production periods

Companion Laboratory Automation Building Block Project

The Spinnaker 3 building block model was originally developed as part of the same LHYY laboratory automation corporate gift program as the Thermo Scientific Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) Building Block Model.

Although the two models share a coordinated visual style and laboratory automation theme, they represent different types of automation technology. The real Spinnaker 3 is designed primarily for flexible benchtop microplate and labware handling, while the real Thermo Scientific Autonomous Mobile Robot is designed for autonomous transportation of labware across distributed laboratory environments.

Together, the two building block models provide a visual representation of different parts of the connected laboratory automation workflow — moving labware at the workstation and transporting labware between laboratory work areas.

Explore the Thermo Scientific Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) Building Block Model.

PROJECT STORY

See how the Spinnaker 3 and Autonomous Mobile Robot models became a coordinated laboratory automation gift project: From Benchtop Robotics to Mobile Automation: Scientific Building Block Models for the Connected Lab.

Designed for Laboratory Automation & Robotics Teams

Laboratory automation departments
Microplate handling and screening teams
Drug discovery and compound management laboratories
Cell biology and synthetic biology teams
Biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies
High-throughput research facilities
Scientific conferences and trade shows
Customer and distributor programs
Employee recognition programs
Laboratory office and technology displays

Custom B2B Production

Current ready stock is no longer available. Organizations interested in this model or another laboratory automation building block project can contact LHYY for a new custom-production evaluation.

New projects are reviewed according to required quantity, building component availability, model structure, branding authorization, printed graphics, packaging requirements, production schedule, and international delivery destination.

The original branded packaging shown on this page was developed for a previous Thermo Fisher Scientific laboratory automation project and included project-specific graphics. New production involving third-party trademarks, logos, or protected artwork requires appropriate authorization from the relevant rights holder.

Request a quote for the Spinnaker 3 model or a new custom laboratory automation building block project.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many pieces are included in the Spinnaker 3 building block model?
The model contains 87 pieces.

Is this model currently in stock?
No. The model was previously manufactured as part of a corporate laboratory automation project, but current ready-stock inventory is no longer available.

Can LHYY produce the Spinnaker 3 building block model again?
Yes. A new production project can be evaluated based on required quantity, component availability, branding authorization, packaging requirements, production schedule, and delivery destination.

What is the standard production MOQ?
The standard MOQ for a new production run is 1,000 sets. Selected lower-volume projects may be evaluated individually depending on project requirements.

Does the model arrive assembled?
No. The building block model is designed as an assembly set.

What does the real Thermo Scientific Spinnaker 3 do?
The real Spinnaker 3 is a collaborative benchtop laboratory automation robot designed for flexible microplate and compatible labware handling. Thermo Fisher Scientific describes features including vision-assisted teaching, barcode reading, AutoLevel technology, and workflow software integration.

Does this building block model move microplates or operate automatically?
No. The LHYY model is completely non-functional and cannot move plates, scan barcodes, detect positions, communicate with workflow software, or perform robotic laboratory operations.

Is this model related to the LHYY Autonomous Mobile Robot building block model?
Yes. The two building block models were developed as part of the same LHYY laboratory automation corporate gift project. They are separate models representing different laboratory automation systems.

Where can I read the complete AMR and Spinnaker 3 project story?
Read the LHYY article: From Benchtop Robotics to Mobile Automation.

Reference System

Learn more about the real Thermo Scientific Spinnaker 3 and laboratory robotics solutions on the Thermo Fisher Scientific Laboratory Robotics page.

Trademark & Project Notice

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Thermo Scientific, Spinnaker, Momentum, and associated names, logos, graphics, and trademarks remain the property of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and its subsidiaries. This LHYY building block product is a non-functional corporate gift and display representation and is not an operational laboratory automation system. The branded packaging shown in the product imagery relates to a previous corporate project and was marked “Not for resale.” New production or reproduction using protected third-party branding requires appropriate authorization.