Beckman Coulter Biomek NXP Span-8 Automated Liquid Handling Workstation Model A31840

The Beckman Coulter Biomek NXP Span-8 (Model A31840) is a high-precision automated liquid handling workstation engineered for advanced laboratory workflows in genomics, proteomics, drug discovery, and clinical diagnostics. Designed to support biotechnology research and molecular diagnostics, this platform provides efficient and reproducible liquid transfers across a broad volume range of 0.5 µL to 5,000 µL.

Key technical features of the Biomek NXP include:

• Span-8 pipetting pod with 8-channel liquid-level sensing ensuring precise pipetting accuracy and volume control
• Rotating gripper enabling automated labware movement and handling for up to 12 deck positions
• Compatibility with a wide variety of labware formats, from tubes to 1,536-well microplates, facilitating flexible experimental design
• Customizable, icon-based software interface that enhances workflow programming and automation efficiency
• Automated Labware Positioners (ALPs) supporting adaptable plate processing for high-throughput biomanufacturing and synthetic biology applications
• Use of disposable and fixed Biomek pipette tips to minimize cross-contamination during handling protocols

This liquid handling workstation is critical in bioprocessing pipelines, particularly in molecular cloning workflows and biopharmaceutical production, where reproducibility and throughput are essential. The system’s compact footprint (31 x 35 x 33 inches) combined with integrated gripper technology optimizes lab space while maintaining precise control over complex liquid transfers common in synthetic biology research and cell imaging studies.

Overall, the Beckman Coulter Biomek NXP Span-8 supports efficient, automated liquid handling, enabling researchers to accelerate experimental throughput with consistent accuracy required in molecular biology, clinical diagnostics, and biotechnology R&D environments.