Hamilton MICROLAB STAR Automated Liquid Handling Workstation with Span-16 Pipetting Arm, iSWAP Gripper & Autoloader

The Hamilton MICROLAB STAR is a versatile automated liquid handling workstation designed for high-precision pipetting and efficient lab automation workflows across biotechnology, molecular diagnostics, and synthetic biology applications.

• Key Features:
• Span-16 pipetting arm: 16 independent channels, handling volumes from 1 µL to 1000 µL, reconfigurable to 8 or 12 channels
• iSWAP gripper: Automated robotic arm for plate, tip rack, and labware handling across the deck
• Autoloader with barcode reader: Enables sample tracking and automated labware loading/unloading
• Optional CO-RE technology: 96-channel dispensing head for simultaneous 1000 µL transfers across microplates, optimizing throughput for screening and bioprocessing assays
• Customizable deck layout with carriers for microplates, tubes, tip racks, and adaptable for shaking, heating, cooling, magnetic extraction, or vacuum positions
• VENUS software: Flexible, user-friendly programming environment for custom method creation, assay development, and workflow automation in genomics, cell-based assays, drug discovery, and biomanufacturing pipelines
• Precision and reproducibility: Ensures accurate volume transfers critical for molecular cloning workflows, NGS library preparation, qPCR setup, ELISA, and synthetic biology research
• Integration hardware: Supports connection with SpectraMax readers and other lab instrumentation for streamlined workflows

• Applications:
• Sample aliquoting, replication, and normalization
• PCR/qPCR reaction setup with precise volume control
• NGS library preparation, standard curve generation, and dilution series
• Plate reformatting (96 to 384 well) and compound screening
• Automated DNA/RNA extraction and cleanup (compatible with appropriate kits)
• Cell- and compound-based assay preparation for biotechnology and clinical research

• Technical and Support Details:
• Delivered brand new in manufacturer packaging with Continental US 120-day warranty (extensible to 1 year) and international warranty options
• Preventive maintenance and Artel MVS volumetric validation services available to assure consistent performance under stringent biopharmaceutical production standards
• Training, installation, and assay development consulting offered to ensure seamless integration in regulated laboratory environments
• Comprehensive accessory kit included: tip carriers, verification solutions, barcode readers, waste management components, and on-deck shakers
• Compatible with Hamilton's plate sealers and on-deck thermal cyclers for advanced molecular biology workflows

This liquid handling system is widely adopted in synthetic biology research and critical in biopharmaceutical production pipelines due to its modular design and high-throughput capabilities. It meets the needs of molecular biology researchers requiring automation for sensitive assays and is essential for laboratories aiming to improve assay reproducibility and reduce contamination risk during complex liquid handling tasks.

For labs requiring tailored configurations, the instrument supports custom modifications including additional deck positions, magnetic and vacuum stations, and expanded gripper options, facilitating bespoke automation solutions tailored to complex bioprocessing applications.

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