Hamilton MICROLAB STAR Automated Liquid Handling Workstation with Span-8 and CO-RE 384 Channel Pipetting Head

The Hamilton MICROLAB STAR Liquid Handler is a compact, automated robotic workstation optimized for precision liquid handling across a broad volume range (0.1 µL to 1000 µL). Its modular design supports advanced biotechnology applications such as molecular diagnostics, next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation, high-throughput screening, PCR setup, and cell-based assays.

Key features include:

• Span-8 Arm: An 8-channel pipetting arm capable of 1 µL to 1000 µL volume transfers per channel, ideal for flexible sample preparation and bioprocessing.
• CO-RE 384 Channel Head: A 384-channel pipetting head optimized for rapid and accurate transfers from 0.1 µL to 50 µL, supporting high-throughput genomic and proteomic workflows.
• CO-RE and iSWAP Grippers: Automated plate and tip rack handling to facilitate complex assays while minimizing tip wear and ensuring reliable labware movement.
• Autoloader with Barcode Reader: Enables sample tracking and automated loading/unloading, enhancing throughput and traceability in molecular cloning and synthetic biology workflows.
• User-Friendly Venus Software Suite: Simplifies programming and assay development with customizable protocols for diverse laboratory applications.

The system supports deck customizations including additional carriers, shaking, heating/cooling positions, magnetic extraction, vacuum handling, and integration with Inheco thermal cyclers and other Hamilton plate sealers—making it critical in biopharmaceutical production pipelines and biomarker research.

Technical and service highlights:

• Preventive maintenance and instrument stress testing performed
• Artel volume verification services available to ensure dispensing accuracy
• Optional onsite setup, operator training, and method development consulting included
• Warranty coverage: 120 days continental US, 60 days international, with options to extend

This workstation is widely adopted in synthetic biology research and essential for molecular cloning workflows, providing automation and precision that minimize contamination risk and enhance reproducibility. Its scalable architecture makes it suitable for laboratories seeking reliable automation solutions for complex molecular biology, clinical diagnostics, and biomanufacturing tasks.

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