Beckman Coulter CellMek SPS Automated Sample Preparation System (2024)

The Beckman Coulter CellMek SPS Sample Preparation System (2024) is an advanced automated platform designed for streamlined, high-throughput sample preparation in clinical and research laboratories. This system offers precise aliquoting, syringe-based reagent dispensing, and integrated mixing and incubation to support standardized specimen preparation workflows critical for molecular diagnostics and biopharmaceutical research.

Key technical features include:

• Automated specimen loading with indexed tube carousel management for multiple sample handling
• Syringe-driven precision aliquoting and controlled reagent dispensing ensuring reproducible sample volumes
• Integrated mixing, incubation, and timed reactions to maintain sample integrity across molecular biology and immunophenotyping protocols
• Onboard wash cycles with fluid routing and closed-tube handling reducing contamination risk, essential for bioprocessing and synthetic biology applications
• Barcode tracking for samples, reagents, and workflow traceability, enhancing workflow transparency in clinical diagnostics and biotechnology
• Automated output of processed samples into tubes or plates ready for downstream analysis such as flow cytometry or cell analysis

The modular design supports scalable throughput configurations to accommodate varying laboratory demands, making it critical in biopharmaceutical production pipelines and gene editing laboratories. Its compact footprint and reproducibility features help optimize lab organization and support compliance with standardized clinical and research workflows.

This system is widely adopted in clinical hematology, flow cytometry, immunophenotyping, and molecular biology laboratories, offering dependable automation essential for biomanufacturing and molecular cloning workflows.

Technical specifications:

• Model year: 2024, minimal use, current generation
• Includes fluidics cart with multiple waste, buffer, bleach, and DI water bottles
• Multiple reagent adapters and consumables compatible with immunoassays and flow cytometry sample prep
• Closed-tube, high-throughput workflow automation with precise incubation controls
• Barcode reader for sample and reagent traceability (software configuration pending setup)

The instrument powers on with functional cooling, touch controls, and lighting; a manufacturer visit is recommended for software configuration and calibration.

Applications:

• Clinical hematology sample preparation including CBC workflows
• Automated specimen processing for flow cytometry and immunophenotyping
• High-throughput oncology, biotechnology, and molecular diagnostics labs
• Essential for live-cell processing and fluorescence analysis in biomedical engineering

This automated sample preparation system is critical for laboratories seeking to optimize molecular diagnostics workflows, improve consistency in high-throughput clinical testing, and advance synthetic biology research with standardized and contamination-safe sample handling.