Hamilton MICROLAB STAR Automated Liquid Handling Workstation with Span-16 Pipetting Arm and iSWAP Gripper

The Hamilton MICROLAB STAR Liquid Handler is a high-precision automated liquid handling workstation designed for complex biotechnological applications including molecular diagnostics, synthetic biology, and biopharmaceutical production pipelines. It features the Span-16 multichannel pipetting arm capable of precise transfers from 1 μL to 1000 μL per channel, supporting flexible volumes essential for sample preparation, DNA/RNA extraction, and PCR/qPCR assay setups. The system also includes the iSWAP gripper for automated labware transport, enabling hands-free, programmable movement of plates, tip racks, and consumables across the deck to streamline workflows.

Key features include:

• Configurable Deck supporting microtiter plates, deep well plates, reservoirs, and tube carriers for diverse labware integration.
• Optional CO-RE 96-channel 1000 μL dispensing head enabling rapid, high-throughput liquid transfers across entire plates, critical for drug screening and next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation.
• Comprehensive automation for plate-to-plate, reservoir-to-plate, and tube-to-plate transfers, widely adopted in cell-based assays and ELISA workflows.
• Dual-arm operation possible using the Span-16 and CO-RE 96-channel heads to maximize workflow efficiency in biomanufacturing and synthetic biology research.
• Integrated barcode/autoloader system provides sample traceability and automated labware identification for molecular cloning workflows.
• Operated via VENUS software, offering customizable method development, assay programming, and workflow automation tailored for biotechnology and clinical diagnostic applications.
• Supports disposable tip usage with precise volumetric control, minimizing contamination risk and enhancing reproducibility essential in molecular biology and bioprocessing labs.
• Available expansions include shaking, temperature control, magnetic extraction, vacuum positions, and optional integration of Hamilton Plate Sealers and Inheco thermal cyclers for seamless PCR workflows.
• Includes hardware for volume verification and preventative maintenance, with available extended warranty and service plans supporting long-term operational reliability.

Ideal for researchers and laboratory professionals in pharmaceutical development, molecular biology, cell imaging, and biomedical engineering, the MICROLAB STAR offers end-to-end liquid handling automation essential for high-throughput screening, gene editing assays, and synthetic biology workflows.

This instrument ships sealed in the original manufacturer’s crate and requires professional installation and training services. The vendor offers comprehensive technical consultation and customized configuration to align with specific laboratory needs and assay requirements.

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