  Fast, incremental evolution of physics instrumentation raises the question of
efficient software abstraction and transferability of algorithms across similar
technologies. This contribution aims to provide an answer by introducing Track
Lab, a modern data acquisition program focusing on extensibility and high
performance. Shipping with documented API and more than 20 standard modules,
Track Lab allows complex analysis pipelines to be constructed from simple,
reusable building blocks. Thanks to multi-threaded infrastructure, data can be
clustered, filtered, aggregated and plotted concurrently in real-time. In
addition, full hardware support for Timepix2, Timepix3 pixel detectors and
embedded photomultiplier systems enables such analysis to be carried out online
during data acquisition. Repetitive procedures can be automated with support
for motorized stages and X-ray tubes. Freely distributed on 7 popular operating
systems and 2 CPU architectures, Track Lab is a versatile tool for high energy
physics research.
