Hamilton MICROLAB STAR Automated Liquid Handler with Span-8, CO-RE 384 Head, CO-RE Gripper & Autoloader

The Hamilton MICROLAB STAR is an advanced automated liquid handling workstation designed for high-precision, high-throughput laboratory applications including molecular diagnostics, bioprocessing, and synthetic biology workflows. This system integrates multiple specialized components to optimize liquid transfer efficiency and accuracy essential for biotechnology research and clinical diagnostics.

Key Features:

• Span-8 Arm: 8-channel pipetting arm with a volume range of 1 µL to 1000 µL per channel, supporting diverse sample types and container formats.
• CO-RE 384 Head: 384-channel dispensing with a precise volume range from 0.1 µL to 50 µL, enabling rapid multichannel sample transfer and assay setup critical in next-generation sequencing and genomics workflows.
• CO-RE Gripper & iSWAP Gripper: Automated robotic grippers that move plates, tip racks, and labware on and off the deck, minimizing tip wear and increasing operational flexibility.
• Autoloader with Barcode System: Facilitates sample tracking and automated loading/unloading of labware, improving traceability in high-throughput screening and molecular cloning workflows.
• Modular Deck Configuration: Flexible deck layout supports multiple carriers, including tip, plate, and sample tube holders, plus optional shaking, cooling, heating, magnetic extraction, vacuum positions, and integration with on-deck thermal cyclers like Inheco.

Applications:

Widely adopted in biotechnology and biomedical research, the MICROLAB STAR is essential for:

• Sample preparation and PCR setup
• NGS library construction
• Cell culture and cell-based assay automation
• ELISA processing and protein crystallization
• Drug discovery pipelines and biomarker research
• Genomics and proteomics studies

Performance & Reliability:

Equipped with Hamilton’s patented air displacement pipetting technology, the system delivers reproducible and accurate liquid handling. The robust design reduces cross-contamination risk, enhances reproducibility in sensitive molecular assays, and supports high-throughput productivity demands in biomanufacturing environments.

Additional Services and Support:

The instrument is serviced and ready for deployment, with optional on-site setup, training, and method development consulting available. Preventative maintenance and stress testing ensure operational stability, supported by Artel volume verification for precise calibration. Extended warranty options and validated consumables are provided to maintain long-term performance.

This Hamilton MICROLAB STAR Liquid Handler is a versatile and scalable solution tailor-made for laboratories requiring reliable automation of complex liquid handling workflows, especially in synthetic biology, molecular diagnostics, and biopharmaceutical production pipelines.