Tecan Freedom EVO 150 and 200 Automated Liquid Handling Platforms with AIR LiHa Technology

The Tecan Freedom EVO 150 and 200 are versatile automated liquid handling platforms designed to optimize complex laboratory workflows across genomics, proteomics, molecular diagnostics, and drug discovery applications. Equipped with the AIR LiHa (Air Displacement Liquid Handling Arm), these systems deliver contamination-conscious, precise pipetting using disposable tips and pressure-monitored technology, essential for maintaining sample integrity in bioprocessing and molecular cloning workflows.

Key specifications include:

• Volume range: 0.5 µL to 1000 µL (up to >5 mL with specialized arms)
• Robotic arm options: 1 to 3 arms, including 2-, 4-, or 8-tip liquid handling arms, and robotic manipulators for flexible automation setups
• Pipetting channels: 4 or 8 channels with adjustable tip spacing (9 to 38 mm on 4/8-tip arms; 9 to 418 mm on 2-tip arm)
• Precision: ±0.4 mm movement accuracy along X, Y, and Z axes
• Dimensions: EVO 150 approx. 72x33x76 cm (with table 44” height); EVO 200 approx. 82x32x72 cm (40” height without table)
• Weight: EVO 150 at 500 lbs; EVO 200 at 800 lbs
• Power requirements: 100-120 V, 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1200 VA, 10 A
• Software: Controlled via Tecan EVOware for customizable and automated protocol development

The modular design enables seamless integration of barcode readers, plate handlers, incubators, shakers, and other third-party devices, making the Freedom EVO platforms widely adopted in biotechnology and clinical diagnostic laboratories. They support scalable automation crucial for synthetic biology research, biomanufacturing, and high-throughput molecular diagnostics. Their reliability and flexibility make them critical instruments in biopharmaceutical production pipelines and complex sample preparation workflows, widely used by molecular biology researchers and clinical laboratories.

These liquid handlers streamline bioprocessing, enabling automated sample dispensing, serial dilutions, and assay preparation with reduced user intervention, suitable for evolving throughput demands. The AIR LiHa configuration minimizes cross-contamination risks, ensuring reproducibility across sensitive workflows, vital for gene editing experiments and synthetic biology applications.

Overall, the Tecan Freedom EVO series represents a robust and scalable solution for laboratories focused on automated liquid handling in advanced biotechnology and life science research environments.