SPT Labtech Dragonfly Discovery Automated Low Volume Liquid Handler System

The SPT Labtech Dragonfly Discovery is an automated liquid handling system optimized for precise, repeatable dispensing in biotechnology workflows including molecular biology, genomics, and biochemical assays. Featuring non-contact dispensing and positive displacement technology, it supports a broad dynamic range of 200 nL to 4 mL, accommodating various liquid classes and plate formats such as 96-, 384-, and 1,536-well plates.

Key technical features include:

The system comes mounted on a custom cart (note: casters are warped and stage plate adapter is bent, requiring repair) and includes a Lenovo laptop running Windows 10 Pro with Dragonfly Discovery software pre-installed. Despite minor mechanical issues affecting initialization, the core dispensing capabilities remain intact, making it suitable for critical applications in biomanufacturing and live-cell assay preparation.

This liquid handler system is widely adopted in synthetic biology research and is critical in biopharmaceutical production pipelines where precise liquid handling enhances reproducibility and throughput. Prior to deployment, inspection and maintenance of the stage plate adapter and cart casters are recommended to ensure optimal performance.