About Barclays Lab LLC
Barclays Lab is a small, independent engineering studio focused on practical process designs for small-scale manufacturing.
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The work centers on simple, buildable systems (such as botanical extraction, liquid formulation, and small food production) designed to help bridge the gap between early-stage ideas and real production.
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Efforts are focused on modest, modular setups that can realistically be implemented by small operators, farms, or early-stage businesses. The goal is to understand how these systems behave in practice: what they require, how they scale, and what they can actually produce.
Projects begin at a conceptual level and are explored through small prototypes, basic process layouts, and cost estimates. Over time, these are refined into clearer production concepts that can be evaluated or developed further.
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This work is ongoing and currently is not focusing on presenting finished industrial solutions, but places higher priority on building a clear understanding of how small manufacturing systems can be designed, tested, and improved.
Founder
Barclays Lab is developed by John Octavio B. Adams, a Engineer in Training (EIT certification) graduate Bachelor in Sciences in Chemical Engineering from the University of North Dakota.
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This project reflects his ongoing effort to continue working in the field, developing ideas, testing concepts, and building a body of work, centered on real-world chemical engineering problems.
Location
Barclays Lab is based in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
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The region provides access to agricultural production, small manufacturing, and a growing interest in local processing, making it a practical environment for developing and testing small-scale systems.