SPT Labtech Dragonfly Discovery Liquid Handler with 10 Independent Dispensing Heads

The SPT Labtech Dragonfly Discovery Liquid Handler is an advanced automated liquid handling platform designed for high-throughput, precise dispensing applications essential in molecular diagnostics, drug discovery, and synthetic biology workflows. Equipped with 10 independent positive displacement dispensing heads, this system delivers volumes ranging from 200 nL to 4 mL with <5% coefficient of variation (CV) accuracy at 1 µL, supporting assay miniaturization and reagent economy critical in bioprocessing and molecular cloning workflows.

• Dispensing technology: non-contact, positive displacement
• Volume range: 200 nL to 4 mL, suitable for flexible assay formats
• Plate compatibility: supports 96-, 384-, and 1,536-well SBS plates, as well as deep well blocks and racked tubes, meeting diverse assay requirements in biotechnology research
• Liquid compatibility: liquid class agnostic, able to handle any viscosity without pre-calibration, benefiting complex reagent formulations
• Dead volume: as low as 75 µL depending on reservoir, reducing reagent waste
• Dispensing speed: under 1.5 minutes to fill 384-well plates and under 3 minutes for 1,536-well plates, enabling rapid screening workflows
• Software and interface: built-in Dragonfly Discovery software running on Windows 10 with Ethernet interface for streamlined protocol setup and integration with automated laboratory workstations
• Physical specifications: dimensions 60 x 44 x 64 cm (WxDxH), weight 46 kg; compact footprint ideal for space-constrained biomanufacturing labs

The system features robust hardware tested by an in-house technical team ensuring full functionality, including mechanical axis precision, dispensing accuracy, sensor performance, and electronic communication. Optional Auto-Feed Reservoir pump expands automation capabilities.

Typical applications include high-throughput assay preparation, PCR/qPCR setup, ELISA plate preparation, and reproducible cell-based assay dispensing, making it a versatile asset in genomics, biotechnology, and synthetic biology research domains. The contactless dispensing technology minimizes cross-contamination risks, preserving sample integrity crucial for sensitive molecular diagnostics.

This instrument comes fully warranted with comprehensive technical support, remote training, and installation options. It supports sustainability initiatives by enabling reagent conservation through precise miniaturized dispensing. Ideal for research professionals requiring reliable, automated liquid handling to accelerate biopharmaceutical production pipelines and genetic screening applications.