SPT Labtech Dragonfly Discovery Automated Liquid Handler with 10 Dispensing Heads

The 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, reproducible liquid transfer for drug discovery, genomics, molecular biology, biotechnology, and screening workflows.

Key Specifications

• Dispensing channels: 10 independent positive displacement heads
• Dispense volume range: 200 nL to 4 mL
• Liquid compatibility: Liquid-class agnostic; handles liquids of varying viscosity without calibration
• Compatible formats: 96-, 384-, and 1,536-well SBS plates, 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 and less than 3 minutes for a full 1,536-well plate
• 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.
• Weight: 46 kg / 101.4 lb

Included Equipment

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

Applications

The Dragonfly Discovery liquid handler is designed for precise, miniaturized liquid dispensing in:

• High-throughput assay preparation for drug discovery
• Miniaturized screening with reduced reagent consumption
• PCR and qPCR setup
• ELISA plate preparation
• Cell-based assay dispensing
• Genomics and molecular diagnostics workflows
• Bioprocessing and biotechnology research
• Synthetic biology and biopharmaceutical development

Parallel dispensing heads enable efficient multi-channel workflows, while non-contact operation helps reduce cross-contamination risk and preserve sample integrity. The system is suitable for repetitive pipetting tasks, assay development, compound screening, and automated laboratory workstations.

This pre-owned instrument has been tested for power-up, software communication, X-, Y-, and Z-axis movement, dispensing accuracy and consistency, tip guide operation, head motors, solenoids, syringe detection, sensors, indicators, and illumination. An Auto-Feed Reservoir Pump is available as an optional configuration, subject to inventory.