Open Source Scientific Bottle Roller

Project data
Type
Authors Maryam Mottaghi
Yuntian Bai
Apoorv Kulkarni
Joshua M. Pearce
Location London, ON, Canada
Status Designed
Modelled
Prototyped
Verified
Verified by FAST
Years
Uses 3D Printing
Links https://doi.org/10.1039/d4su00808a
Device data
Assembly instructions https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ohx.2023.e00423
Design files https://osf.io/xa4ws/
Hardware license CERN-OHL-S
Certifications Start OSHWA certification

Proprietary bottle rolling systems automate some laboratory applications, however, their high costs limit accessibility. This study provides designs of an open source bottle roller that is compatible with distributed digital manufacturing using 3-D printed parts and readily-available commercial components. The experimental results show that the open source bottle roller can be fabricated for CAD$210 (about USD$150) in materials, which is 86% less expensive than the most affordable proprietary bottle roller on the market. The design, however, is more robust with enhanced capabilities. The design can be adapted to the user’s needs, but is already compatible with incubators with a low profile (dimensions 50 cm x46 cm x8.8 cm) and capable of being operated at elevated temperatures. The systems can be adjusted to revolves from 1 to 200 RPM, exceeding the rotational speed of most commercial systems. The open source bottle roller as tested has a capacity greater than 1.2 kg and can roll twelve 100mL bottles simultaneously. Validation testing showed that it can operate for days at 80 RPM without human intervention or monitoring for days at both room temperature and elevated temperatures (50°C). Future work includes adapting the designs for different sizes and for different fabrication techniques to further reduce costs and increase flexibility.

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Page data
Authors Joshua M. Pearce
License CC-BY-SA-4.0
Organizations FAST, Western
Cite as Joshua M. Pearce (2023–2025). "Open Source Scientific Bottle Roller". Appropedia. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
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