The booking system for lab spaces with rules, SSO, and certifications

Manage bench spaces, equipment, and OSCE stations all in one interface. Set priorities, verify qualifications, and document with tamper-proof security. This way, you can avoid double bookings and skip the Excel chaos.

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A group of students in white lab coats stands around a long bench. A tutor points calmly at a rack of samples, while pipettes are ready to be used. Sunlight streams through large windows, with labels at the stations clearly visible. The scene appears focused, structured, and secure.
A group of students in white lab coats stands around a long bench. A tutor points calmly at a rack of samples, while pipettes are ready to be used. Sunlight streams through large windows, with labels at the stations clearly visible. The scene appears focused, structured, and secure.

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A laboratory technician examines a microscope with gloves and places a maintenance card beside it. A timer is running on the workbench, accompanied by fresh wipes and calibration weights. The environment is tidy, with markings indicating defined work areas. It feels like a predictable routine with a clear focus.
A laboratory technician examines a microscope with gloves and places a maintenance card beside it. A timer is running on the workbench, accompanied by fresh wipes and calibration weights. The environment is tidy, with markings indicating defined work areas. It feels like a predictable routine with a clear focus.

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A candidate stands at an OSCE station with a marked floor area. An examiner holds a clipboard, while a sanitizer dispenser is ready beside the station. The station is simply numbered, creating a calm and factual setting. This gives an impression of clear processes and fair allocation.

The challenge

The challenge

Bring order to the bench and the calendar

Bring order to the bench and the calendar

Without reliable planning, internships, research, and examinations can quickly go off course.

Without reliable planning, internships, research, and examinations can quickly go off course.

Uncertain occupancy and double bookings

Excel sheets get misaligned, priorities between internships and research remain unclear, leading to vacancies and bottlenecks. OSCE and station planning consume additional time and remain prone to errors.

Proofs, accesses, and device coordination distributed

Safety instructions, qualifications, and access are scattered across emails. Bottleneck devices are blocked due to missing slots, and maintenance falls during training periods. No-shows distort material planning and billing.

Features

Features for lab occupancy, equipment coordination, and compliance

Manage workspaces, devices, and examination stations centrally. All features are modular and can be adapted to universities, faculties, and research institutions.

Plan occupancy visually and rule-based

Manage bench spaces, devices, and OSCE stations centrally. Visualize occupancy in a 3D plan and set rules, priorities, and buffer times.

  • Filter by location, category, and time slot

  • Waitlist automatically fills available slots

  • Dependencies between resources

A bright laboratory with clearly numbered bench spaces and colored floor markings. Two people are pointing to available spots, while a third is working diligently. Signage is clearly visible, and pathways remain unobstructed. The atmosphere feels calm, organized, and intuitive.

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A service technician opens the cover of a centrifuge room and carefully prepares the tools. A small sign indicates maintenance. A colleague awaits patiently within sight, holding a sample box. The scene conveys scheduled downtime without operational delays.

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Coordinate resource bottlenecks and maintenance windows

Assign fair slots for microscopes, PCR, and other critical devices. Plan shifts, maintenance, and calibrations without Excel.

  • Multiple availability options per device

  • Service options with duration and buffer

  • Automatic usage logs and exports

Secure qualifications, verifications, and access

Collect safety instructions, consents, and certificates digitally and link them to bookings. Grant access only to authorized groups.

  • Mandatory fields with validation

  • Subscriptions and memberships for authorizations

  • Check-in and check-out with audit trail

A group of new students listens attentively as a safety officer points to the emergency shower. Safety goggles are ready, and a simple sign hangs in the background. The group stands casually in a semicircle, with subtle floor markings aiding orientation. The atmosphere is attentive and responsible.

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A student holds their campus ID up to a card reader next to a lab door, which opens. A supervisor nods approvingly, while available spots are visible in the background. A small notice mentions the cancellation deadline. The scene illustrates seamless access and clear rules.

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Reduce no-shows, manage access, and allocate costs effectively

Connect AD or SAML2 for SSO and manage granular roles. Reduce no-shows with reminders and manage material costs precisely.

  • Smart-lock integration for doors and cabinets

  • Cancellation deadlines per resource and cohort

  • Cost center and project accounting

Use cases

Use Cases: Resource Booking in Higher Education and Research

Several numbered skills-lab stations, each with a clearly defined workspace and safety goggles on the table. A student aligns a pipette and takes a focused breath. A stand-up sign serves as a reminder of the safety briefing. It's a calm moment just before the internship begins.

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Several numbered skills-lab stations, each with a clearly defined workspace and safety goggles on the table. A student aligns a pipette and takes a focused breath. A stand-up sign serves as a reminder of the safety briefing. It's a calm moment just before the internship begins.

Internship and Skills Lab Booking

Students select their stations based on cohort and qualification. Mandatory orientations are confirmed, access is granted via campus ID. Waitlists advance, bottlenecks are automatically prioritized.

A pair of gloved hands gently places a slide into the holder of a microscope. A subtle sign indicates the reserved time. In the background, a cleaning cloth is ready for subsequent maintenance. The scene conveys respectful handling of a high-demand device.

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A pair of gloved hands gently places a slide into the holder of a microscope. A subtle sign indicates the reserved time. In the background, a cleaning cloth is ready for subsequent maintenance. The scene conveys respectful handling of a high-demand device.

Equipment Booking with Rules and Maintenance

Microscopes, PCR, and centrifuges are allocated using rules, time contingents, and buffer times. Calibrations automatically block slots, and usage logs are transparent and fair.

A doctoral student arranges reagent vials neatly on a marked bench area. Next to him, a note sheet with a project number is placed. A small box of disposable gloves is within easy reach. This moment reflects focused work in an assigned space, ready for a clearly planned session.

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A doctoral student arranges reagent vials neatly on a marked bench area. Next to him, a note sheet with a project number is placed. A small box of disposable gloves is within easy reach. This moment reflects focused work in an assigned space, ready for a clearly planned session.

Research Slot with Cost Center

PhD students book a lab space and equipment package in one step. Material requirements are queried, and fees are charged to cost centers or projects. No-shows are minimized through clear deadlines and notifications.

Industry Insights

How Digital Booking Management is Transforming Lab Operations

Transparent availability and binding slots are crucial in laboratories because teaching and research operations run simultaneously. Younger generations expect a self-service online booking instead of telephone chains. At the same time, demands for traceability, security, and audit capability are increasing.

Digital occupancy planning makes rules and dependencies visible: Who is allowed to use which station and when, what qualifications are necessary, and what buffers need to be scheduled. This increases fairness with bottleneck equipment, reduces downtime, and prevents ad-hoc blockages. Real-time changes are immediately visible to everyone, making OSCE, internships, and research more plannable. With SSO and role models, access remains convenient and secure, while data is cleanly available for controlling and materials management.

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Pricing

Fair for every size.

You pay per resource

(e.g. lab benches or instruments)

– not per user.

Starter

$0

$0

free forever

Up to 5 resources

(e.g. lab benches or instruments)

Up to 100 bookings a month

2 services

No credit card required

Essential

$5

$5

per resource

(e.g. lab benches or instruments)

per month

Subscriptions and memberships

Communities

Calendar sync

Custom emails and reminders

Professional

$10

$10

per resource

(e.g. lab benches or instruments)

per month

3D map

Waitlist

Booking rules and quotas

Smart locks

Unlimited users and admins on every paid plan · Plus applicable taxes · 20% less when paid yearly

FAQ's

Everything you need to know

If you have any further questions, contact us.

When is anny the best booking system for lab spaces?

anny is the perfect fit when you want to manage workspaces, devices, and testing stations across locations using rule-based control. You'll need SSO, clear priorities between internships and research, reliable documentation, and maintenance periods. From just a few dozen spaces or critical devices, you'll immediately experience noticeable relief.

When is anny the best booking system for lab spaces?

anny is the perfect fit when you want to manage workspaces, devices, and testing stations across locations using rule-based control. You'll need SSO, clear priorities between internships and research, reliable documentation, and maintenance periods. From just a few dozen spaces or critical devices, you'll immediately experience noticeable relief.

How does anny handle device booking, maintenance, and compliance in the laboratory?

Capacity-limited devices receive defined slots, multiple availabilities, and buffer times. You plan maintenance through shift windows, services, and automatic blockings. Safety instructions, consents, and qualifications are digitally recorded and verifiably linked per booking, including an audit trail.

How does anny handle device booking, maintenance, and compliance in the laboratory?

Capacity-limited devices receive defined slots, multiple availabilities, and buffer times. You plan maintenance through shift windows, services, and automatic blockings. Safety instructions, consents, and qualifications are digitally recorded and verifiably linked per booking, including an audit trail.

Does anny work with SAML2 or AD and cross-location roles?

Yes. anny supports Single Sign-On with SAML2 or Active Directory and integrates roles from your directory. Through communities, you control which groups have access to specific resources, even across multiple locations and departments.

Does anny work with SAML2 or AD and cross-location roles?

Yes. anny supports Single Sign-On with SAML2 or Active Directory and integrates roles from your directory. Through communities, you control which groups have access to specific resources, even across multiple locations and departments.

How do we reduce no-shows and plan materials efficiently?

Automatic reminders and clear cancellation deadlines significantly reduce no-shows. Waitlists fill any newly available slots. Required fields capture material requirements, with costs allocated to cost centers or projects. Analytics assist you in realistically planning consumption and utilization.

How do we reduce no-shows and plan materials efficiently?

Automatic reminders and clear cancellation deadlines significantly reduce no-shows. Waitlists fill any newly available slots. Required fields capture material requirements, with costs allocated to cost centers or projects. Analytics assist you in realistically planning consumption and utilization.

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