Kelly said Ginkgo is seeking to combine the continuous operation of automated systems with the flexibility of manual laboratory benches. Government and University ProjectsGinkgo said it is building an autonomous laboratory system for Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. In addition to equipment revenue, Coen said autonomous-lab contracts can include support, maintenance, custom work and software licensing revenue that may continue after installation. About Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE:DNA)Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc is a synthetic biology company that designs custom microbes for customers across a range of industries. By integrating automation, data analytics and machine learning, Ginkgo Bioworks seeks to accelerate the development of biologically derived solutions at industrial scale.