Hamilton MICROLAB STARlet Automated Liquid Handling Workstation with Span-8, 96-Channel 1000µL Head, CO-RE and iSWAP Grippers, Autoloader

The Hamilton MICROLAB STARlet is a compact, precision-engineered automated liquid handling robotic workstation designed for diverse laboratory applications, including biotechnology workflows such as molecular diagnostics, NGS library preparation, and cell-based assays. This system integrates key features enabling high-throughput sample preparation, pipetting accuracy, and flexible deck configurations.

Key Technical Specifications:

• Pipetting Channels: Includes an 8-channel Span-8 arm and a 96-channel CO-RE pipetting head, both capable of handling volumes from 1 µL up to 1000 µL per channel, enabling versatile sample transfer and reagent dispensing.
• Gripper Systems: Equipped with the CO-RE Gripper for precise plate and tip rack handling on-deck and the iSWAP Gripper for off-deck plate transport, reducing tip wear and preserving pipetting integrity.
• Autoloader: Incorporates a barcode-enabled autoloader for efficient sample tracking and integration in complex assay workflows.
• Software: Controlled by the intuitive Venus application, facilitating programming and operation for assays including PCR setup, ELISA, protein purification, and high-throughput screening essential in biotechnology and bioprocessing environments.
• Modular Deck: Supports various carriers for tips, plates, and sample tubes with optional modules including heating, cooling, shaking, magnetic extraction, vacuum positions, plate sealers, and on-deck thermal cyclers for assay customization.

Operational Highlights:

• Facilitates plate-to-plate, reservoir-to-plate, and tube-to-plate liquid transfers, supporting scalable automation for molecular cloning workflows and synthetic biology research.
• Ensures reproducibility and reduces contamination risk via disposable tips combined with precise pipetting and robotic handling.
• Designed for reliability with preventive maintenance, stress testing, and Artel volume verification services available.

Applications:

Widely used across genomics, proteomics, drug discovery, biomarker research, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing pipelines, the STARlet supports essential biotechnological workflows including next-generation sequencing library preparation, cell culture assays, and molecular diagnostics.

Service and Support:

• The instrument is pre-owned, fully serviced, calibrated, and backed by a 120-day warranty (continental US) and 60-day international warranty.
• Optional training, on-site setup, method development consultation, and extended warranty programs available to optimize integration.
• Expertise in pre-owned system verification ensures high-value savings while maintaining performance standards crucial for demanding research environments.

This Hamilton MICROLAB STARlet system represents a robust solution for laboratories seeking automated liquid handling with precision and flexibility critical in advanced biotechnological and clinical diagnostic applications.