Database Support
PostgreSQL Database Support
Continuing the development of PostgreSQL support to provide an additional modern database option for Lucullus deployments.
Lucullus® Roadmap
See what’s next for Lucullus® and explore some of the improvements we have already delivered.
The Lucullus roadmap provides a high-level view of the ongoing evolution of our bioprocess software. It highlights selected developments and major improvements rather than every individual feature, technical change, or bug fix.
For complete technical information about a specific version, please refer to the corresponding Lucullus® release notes.
Roadmap note: Items listed as Active or Planned represent our current development direction. Priorities, scope, and release timing may change as development progresses and new customer or market requirements emerge.
Active
Work currently in development or implementation. Scope and timing may continue to evolve.
Device Integration
Improved Ismatec Pump Integration
Improving the Lucullus device communication driver for Ismatec pumps.
Device Integration
Improved KERN Balance Integration
Improving the Lucullus device communication driver for KERN balances.
Device Integration
Improved FLEX2 Integration
Improving the device communication driver for FLEX2 integration with Lucullus.
REST API
Expanded REST API for IDBS Polar Integration
Extending the Lucullus REST API to support the implementation of a connector between Lucullus and IDBS Polar.
REST API
REST API v2
Continuing development of the next generation of the Lucullus REST API.
CLOUD
Lucullus Cloud – Early Adopter Deployment
Deploying the first Lucullus cloud-based environment with early adopters to validate operation in cloud infrastructure.
Numera Development
ViCell BLU Integration with Numera®
Developing communication and control between Numera® and ViCell BLU to support automated analytical workflows.
Numera Development
Centrifuge Module Integration with Numera®
Integrating a centrifugation module with Numera® through Lucullus to support automated sample-processing workflows.
General Improvements
Improved Data Logging
Modernizing Lucullus logging functionality to improve performance and robustness.
General Improvements
64-bit Platform Modernization
Completing the transition of the Lucullus platform to a 64-bit architecture.
Device Integration
Improved BioHT Data Import
Improving BioHT file processing so Lucullus can identify and import the latest results from re-measurement events.
General Improvements
Improved Application Startup
Improving the responsiveness and robustness of the Lucullus application startup sequence.
General Improvements
Support for 64-bit Signal Values
Extending Lucullus to support 64-bit integer values across process signals.
Planned
Developments we intend to address next. Priorities, scope and delivery timing may change.
Next Major Release
Next Major Lucullus® Classic Release
Preparing the next major Lucullus Classic software release, version 26.0.0.
AI / LLM Integration
AI / LLM Integration via REST API
Exploring a service or connector that enables Large Language Models and AI-based applications to interact with Lucullus through the REST API.
General Improvements
Improved Process Name Management
Moving process name reservation from the legacy web interface into the Lucullus core for a more consistent and maintainable workflow.
OPC UA
Centralized OPC UA Server
Consolidating OPC UA server functionality into a central service to simplify the architecture and improve maintainability.
Cloud
Lucullus Cloud – Production Readiness
Advancing Lucullus Cloud from early-adopter deployment toward a production-ready solution with improved scalability, reliability, and support for multiple customers.
Numera Development
Automated Numera® Sample Volume Calculation
Automatically calculating the sample volume drawn by Numera® based on the associated process.
Sample Management
Enhanced Sample Management
Extending and improving the underlying Sample Management device logic for more robust sampling workflows.
Downstream Processing
Improved Support for Downstream Processing
Adapting the Lucullus user experience to better support downstream processing workflows.
Sample Management
Standardized Sample Monitoring and Classification
Harmonizing sample monitoring and classification functionality to provide a more consistent sampling workflow.
User Administration
Enhanced Roles and Permissions
Introducing a structured role hierarchy and permission model for managing access to Lucullus functionality.
Python-based scripting
Python-Based Replacement for LCalc
Developing a modern replacement for the deprecated LCalc functionality, with a Python-based scripting plugin or similar solution under consideration.
Genealogy and Campaign Management
Process Genealogy and Campaign Management
Reintroducing genealogy and campaign functionality to better represent relationships between processes and campaigns.
Analytical Workflows
New LC-MS Integration with Numera®
Developing communication and control between Numera® and an LC-MS system for automated analytical workflows.
Device Integration
New Purification Device Integration with Numera®
Developing integration between Numera® and a purification device to expand automated sample-processing capabilities.
Device Integration
New HPLC Integration with Numera®
Developing communication and control between Numera® and an HPLC system for automated analytical workflows.
REST API
Improved REST API Communication Services
Modernizing the OPC Bridge Service used by the REST API to improve maintainability, robustness, and performance.
ANSI/ISA-88 standard
ISA-88-Compliant Batch Control
Introducing batch-control functionality based on the ANSI/ISA-88 standard.
Process Automation
Time-Series Calculations in Step Chains
Expanding calculation capabilities within Step Chains to support more flexible process automation.
Sample Management
Improved Sample Management Performance
Improving the responsiveness of Sample Management, including modernization of underlying components where required.
device Integration
New Bioreactor Integration
Developing communication and control for an additional bioreactor system in Lucullus.
Process Recovery
Improved Process Recovery
Improving dump-file handling and reboot recovery for more consistent behavior across different operating scenarios and environments.
3rd Party Software Integration
Bi-Directional DataHowLab Integration
Extending the DataHowLab connector with bi-directional communication between Lucullus and DataHowLab.
Sample Management
Dedicated Numera® User Experience in Lucullus
Creating dedicated Lucullus interfaces for Numera® Sample Management and Scheduling to simplify automated sampling workflows.
Launched
Selected improvements delivered in released Lucullus® versions. For complete changes, see the corresponding Release Notes.
August 2025
Release of Lucullus® 24.1.2
More efficient multi-process management
Set attributes in bulk for all loaded processes in the Execution Monitor, reducing repetitive configuration work. Process information was also expanded to show the host workstation on which a process was executed.
More powerful process search
Improved Graphic Tool search capabilities make it easier to locate process data. Process Finder is now the default view, providing more flexible access to process searches.
Extended automation through the REST API
New REST API endpoints support sample creation and improve the ability to update attributes for running processes, extending the possibilities for automated workflows and external integrations.
Expanded device connectivity
New integrations include Horiba Aqualog, Chemometec XM30, MSPrima, and the Watson-Marlow EtherNet/IP Pump, alongside improvements to existing device drivers.
Improved Media Tool workflows
Lot remarks and a new Reset All Filters function make material and media management more convenient.
Lucullus® 24.1.2 is also compliant with 21 CFR Part 11 for use in regulated environments.
July 2024
Release of Lucullus® 24.1.1
Better process context
The workstation hostname associated with a process can be displayed in Process Info during and after execution, providing additional context for process records.
Improved sample documentation
Sample remarks can now be edited after a sample has been added, providing more flexibility when documenting sampling activities.
REST API refinements
Lucullus® now returns JSON by default when no HTTP Accept header is specified, while API login permissions can be configured through the Config API.
Improved usability
Additional smaller improvements include descriptive information when hovering over port names and clearer web-interface permission messages.
January 2024
Release of Lucullus® 24.1.0
OPC UA server interface
Lucullus® introduced support for an OPC UA server interface for interaction with OPC clients and access to real-time process data, supporting more modern industrial connectivity.
Expanded REST API
New REST API endpoints provide access to Media Tool-related information, including material details, osmometer values, weights, and other data.
More flexible process automation
Functions became directly visible in the Operation Tool during recipe creation. Functions can also run asynchronously within Step Chains, allowing them to execute in the background without interrupting the main process workflow.
Faster start of data acquisition
A default data logger operation allows process data logging to begin directly after a successful Lucullus® installation.
Updated platform support
The release expanded support for current IT environments, including Windows 10 and Windows 11 and Oracle Linux 8.
April 2023
Release of Lucullus® 23
Full UTF-8 support
Lucullus® introduced broader UTF-8 support across major tools and interfaces, enabling the use of non-Latin characters and supporting more international deployment environments.
Modernized IT platform support
Lucullus® added support for Oracle Linux 8 and Oracle 21c Express Edition, alongside updated Windows platform support.
Simplified application environment
Legacy and commercially unused functionality was reduced or hidden to simplify the application environment and make operation, training, and validation more straightforward.
New device connectivity
Additional device integrations included Bioengineering bioreactors and Knauer pumps, further expanding the range of equipment that can be integrated into Lucullus®.
April 2022
Release of Lucullus® 3.11
Modern web-based process monitoring
Lucullus® 3.11 introduced a new responsive web interface designed for monitoring bioprocesses from laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Monitoring and analysis dashboards provide access to both real-time and historical process information.
REST API and third-party interoperability
A REST/JSON API opened Lucullus® functionality to external applications and enabled automated access to process information, creating a foundation for broader integration with third-party software and data-analysis environments.
Expanded process visualization
The web application was extended with process-focused dashboards, local attributes, calculated ports, and additional process information.
Additional hardware integration
Lucullus® 3.11 expanded device connectivity with new and improved drivers for equipment including Bioengineering bioreactors, Knauer pumps, Agilent HPLC systems, ViCell BLU, and other laboratory devices.