Beckman Coulter Biomek i7 Hybrid Liquid Handler with Span-8, Multi-384, and Dual Grippers

The Beckman Coulter Biomek i7 Hybrid Liquid Handler is an advanced, modular automated liquid handling workstation designed for precision and flexibility in biotechnology and clinical diagnostics. Equipped with a 384-channel MCA pipetting arm (0.5–60 µL) and a Span-8 pipetting system (up to 1000 µL), the system supports diverse volume dispensing with high accuracy.

Key features include:

• Dual labware grippers for simultaneous plate transport, enabling automated plate-to-plate and reservoir-to-plate transfers.
• Eight 1000 µL syringe pumps supporting precise reagent dispensing critical in bioprocessing and molecular diagnostics.
• Integrated barcode reader (Microscan MS-3 Laser) for traceable sample tracking in biomanufacturing workflows.
• Disposable tip system to eliminate cross-contamination, essential for molecular cloning workflows and synthetic biology applications.
• Enclosed system design ensuring controlled environmental conditions to maintain assay reproducibility in genomics and proteomics research.

Technical specifications:

• Multiple ALP (Automated Labware Positions) for tip loading and tip washing to support various assay formats.
• AccuFrame teaching tool and dual tower cameras for system calibration and quality control.
• Compatibility with optional modules including shaking, cooling/heating positions, multichannel wash stations, and thermal cyclers for integrated PCR workflows.

Applications supported:

• High-throughput screening, custom NGS library preparation, drug discovery assays, and cell-based assay automation.
• Widely adopted in biotechnology fields such as synthetic biology research and molecular diagnostics pipelines.

The system comes serviced with warranty options, installation, training, and preventative maintenance available. This robot is integral for labs requiring consistent, high-precision liquid handling automation, particularly in biopharmaceutical production pipelines and gene editing workflows.

Customizations enable tailored workflows to maximize automation efficiency across biomedical engineering, fluorescence analysis, and live-cell imaging experimental setups. Its flexible hardware and software architecture allow seamless integration into existing laboratory infrastructures, enhancing throughput and minimizing user intervention.

This Beckman Biomek i7 Liquid Handler is a reliable platform for researchers and laboratory managers seeking a scalable solution that supports reproducible sample preparation and assay development in molecular biology and bioprocessing environments.