Hamilton MICROLAB STAR Automated Liquid Handling Workstation with Span-8 and CO-RE 96-Channel 1000µL Head

The Hamilton MICROLAB STAR is a precision automated liquid handling workstation designed for diverse laboratory applications in biotechnology, molecular diagnostics, and drug discovery. It offers high-throughput robotic pipetting capabilities with flexible configurations tailored to complex workflows such as PCR setup, NGS library preparation, cell-based assays, and biomarker research.

Key technical features include:

• Span-8 arm: 8-channel pipetting arm capable of handling volumes from 1 µL to 1000 µL per channel, enabling flexible sample transfers.
• CO-RE 96-channel 1000 µL dispensing head: Allows rapid plate-to-plate and reservoir-to-plate transfers with high accuracy and throughput for 96-well microplates.
• CO-RE gripper and iSWAP gripper: Automated plate and tip rack handling on-deck and off-deck, reducing tip wear and improving deck workflow efficiency.
• Autoloader with barcode system: Provides automated sample tracking and integration into assay protocols, critical for bioprocessing and high-throughput screening.
• Modular design supports advanced deck customizations such as shaking, cooling/heating, magnetic separation, vacuum extraction, and thermal cycling integration (e.g., Inheco thermal cycler).

The system supports disposable tips to minimize contamination and is programmable via the Venus software suite, facilitating method development and assay automation. Validation and volume accuracy are confirmed through Artel volume verification services.

Widely used in biotechnology research, synthetic biology workflows, biopharmaceutical production pipelines, and clinical diagnostics, the MICROLAB STAR enhances lab automation, reduces manual pipetting errors, and supports scalable biomanufacturing processes.

Additional services include preventive maintenance, on-site setup and training, extended warranty options, and method/assay development consulting, ensuring reliable performance and long-term usability.

This liquid handler is indispensable for laboratories requiring precise, reproducible, and automated liquid handling solutions for complex molecular biology and cell biology applications.