Agilent Bravo Automated Liquid Handler with 96ST and 384ST Dispense Heads for High-Throughput Pipetting

The Agilent Bravo Liquid Handler is a versatile, compact benchtop workstation designed for high-precision automated liquid handling in 96- and 384-well microplate formats, widely used in biotechnology, molecular diagnostics, cell-based assays, and bioprocessing workflows. This system integrates interchangeable 96ST and 384ST dispense heads for multichannel pipetting with disposable tips to reduce cross-contamination risks, making it essential for synthetic biology research, gene editing applications, and molecular cloning workflows.

Key features include:

• Automated pipetting across 96- and 384-well plates supporting assay setup, reagent addition, serial dilutions, and plate replication.
• Gripper arm for flexible plate handling and transfer, enhancing workflow integration in robotic and high-throughput screening environments.
• Accurate plate positioning and repeatability ensured by a passive alignment station, supporting reliable biochemical and cell-based assay preparation.
• Standard plate pads and modular deck design for accommodating various labware formats, reservoirs, and accessories, allowing custom assay development.
• Integrated safety features including an enclosure with light curtain, emergency stop button, and robot disable hub for compliance in regulated lab settings.
• Full control and method development capability through Agilent VWorks software, enabling custom protocol automation critical for molecular biology and pharmacology studies.
• Use of disposable tips minimizes contamination, supporting NGS library preparation, qPCR setup, and biopharmaceutical production pipelines.
• Expandable system design offers compatibility with additional modules such as shaking, cooling/heating positions, magnetic extraction, on-deck thermal cyclers, and workstation automation integration.

This liquid handling platform is widely adopted by research facilities focused on drug discovery, proteomics, genomics, and cell-based screening assays. Its ability to precisely handle low-volume reagents across various formats makes it critical in biomanufacturing, molecular diagnostics, and gene editing workflows that require automation for reproducibility and throughput.

The Agilent Bravo system comes fully serviced and verified with options for extended warranty, preventive maintenance, and volume verification (Artel MVS), ensuring reliable performance in rigorous laboratory environments. Its standardized disposable tip system and automated precise dispensing foster reproducible results in complex workflows, making it a valuable tool for biotechnology researchers and clinical diagnostic labs alike.