SPT Labtech Dragonfly Discovery Liquid Handler with 10 Dispensing Heads, Unit 2

SPT Labtech Dragonfly Discovery is a high-throughput automated liquid handler configured with 10 independent positive displacement dispensing heads. Its non-contact dispensing technology supports rapid and reproducible liquid handling for drug discovery, genomics, molecular biology, biotechnology, PCR and qPCR setup, ELISA preparation, and cell-based assays.

Technical specifications

• Dispense volume range: 200 nL–4 mL
• Liquid compatibility: Liquid class agnostic; handles liquids across a range of viscosities without calibration
• Plate compatibility: 96-well, 384-well, and 1,536-well SBS plates, plus deep-well blocks and racked tubes
• Dead volume: As low as 75 µL, depending on reservoir type
• Dispensing speed: Less than 1.5 minutes for a full 384-well plate fill and less than 3 minutes for a full 1,536-well plate fill
• Accuracy and precision: Less than 5% CV when dispensing 1 µL
• Software: Built-in Dragonfly Discovery software running on Windows 10
• Interface: Ethernet
• Power supply: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• Maximum power consumption: 200 W
• Dimensions: 60 × 44 × 64 cm / 23.6 × 17 × 25 in. (W × D × H)
• Weight: 46 kg / 101.4 lb

Included components

• SPT Labtech Dragonfly Discovery liquid handler system
• Computer with Dragonfly software
• Reagent reservoir tray
• Communication and power cables

The Dragonfly Discovery supports parallel liquid dispensing for miniaturized screening, high-throughput assay preparation, reagent conservation, and automated microplate workflows. Contactless operation helps reduce cross-contamination risk, while positive displacement dispensing improves consistency across changing liquid types and repetitive protocols.

The system is suitable for biotechnology and biopharmaceutical research, including molecular diagnostics, genomics, synthetic biology workflows, drug discovery screening, PCR and qPCR preparation, ELISA plate filling, and reproducible cell-based assay dispensing. Its compact format is designed for integration with automated laboratory workstations.

Condition and testing

• Fully functional pre-owned Unit 2
• Serviced and inspected by an in-house technical team
• Software communication, electronics, motors, sensors, solenoids, syringe detection, indicators, illumination, and dispensing performance tested
• Deck X, Y, and Z-axis motors tested
• Mechanical components cleaned and lubricated
• 120-day continental United States warranty and 60-day international warranty included
• Remote instrument setup and training session included