SPT Labtech Dragonfly Discovery Liquid Handler with 10 Independent Dispensing Heads

The SPT Labtech Dragonfly Discovery Liquid Handler is an advanced automated liquid handling system designed for high-throughput bioscience and biotechnology applications, including genomics, molecular diagnostics, drug discovery, and synthetic biology workflows. This instrument features:

• 10 independent positive displacement dispensing heads enabling parallel, contactless liquid dispensing
• Dispense volume range from 200 nanoliters to 4 milliliters, suitable for miniaturized assays and reagent-conserving protocols
• Compatibility with multiple SBS plate formats: 96-, 384-, and 1536-well plates, deep well blocks, and racked tubes
• Minimal dead volume as low as 75 µL, optimizing reagent usage critical in bioprocessing and molecular cloning workflows
• Dispensing speed under 1.5 minutes for 384-well plates and under 3 minutes for 1536-well plates, supporting rapid assay setup in clinical diagnostics and biomanufacturing pipelines
• Accuracy and precision under 5% coefficient of variation (CV) at 1 µL dispensing volume, ensuring reproducible results in sensitive enzymatic and cell-based assays
• Liquid class agnostic technology accommodates a wide range of viscosities without calibration, enhancing versatility for fluorescence analysis and live-cell plating
• Integrated Dragonfly Discovery software running on Windows 10 with Ethernet interface for streamlined protocol development and instrument control
• Compact laboratory footprint (60 x 44 x 64 cm) and moderate weight (46 kg) for easy integration into automated workstations
• Power requirements of 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, with max consumption of 200 W

This system employs contactless dispensing to minimize cross-contamination risk, crucial in molecular biology and synthetic biology research environments. Its automation capabilities improve reliability and reproducibility in repetitive pipetting tasks, making it essential for high-throughput screening, PCR/qPCR setup, ELISA preparation, and cell-based assay dispensing.

Optional features include an Auto-Feed Reservoir pump to support continuous reagent supply. The instrument undergoes rigorous pre-shipment functional and mechanical testing to meet quality and performance standards demanded by biopharmaceutical and academic laboratories globally.

Ideal for researchers and laboratory buyers engaged in bioprocessing, gene editing workflows, molecular cloning, and high-throughput assay preparation, the Dragonfly Discovery Liquid Handler delivers consistent, precise dispensing critical for success in advanced biotechnological and clinical diagnostic applications.