Tecan Fluent 780 Automated Liquid Handling Workstation with Span-8 Air FCA and Robotic Gripper Arm

The Tecan Fluent 780 Liquid Handler is a state-of-the-art _automated liquid handling workstation_ designed for complex and scalable laboratory workflows in molecular diagnostics, bioprocessing, and synthetic biology applications. Equipped with the Span-8 Air Flexible Channel Arm (FCA) and a Robotic Gripper Arm (RGA), this system enables precise and reproducible liquid transfers with volumes up to 1000 µL per channel and seamless internal labware handling.

Key Features:

• Span-8 Air FCA: Flexible single- and multi-channel pipetting supporting a wide volume range, ideal for diverse applications including PCR setup, NGS library preparation, ELISA, and cell-based assays.
• Robotic Gripper Arm (RGA): Facilitates automated plate and labware movement across the deck, enhancing workflow automation and throughput.
• Deck Capacity: Multiple modular deck segments with diverse labware carrier sites and waste chutes for versatile experimental configurations.
• Disposable Tip System: Designed to minimize cross-contamination risks critical for biopharmaceutical production pipelines and molecular cloning workflows.
• Software: Integrated with FluentControl software version 2.6 for streamlined method development and instrument programming.

Applications:

• High-throughput screening (HTS) in drug discovery
• Next-generation sequencing (NGS) library construction
• qPCR and PCR assay automation
• ELISA and immunoassay workflows
• Automated sample normalization and serial dilutions
• Customizable plate replication and reformatting tasks

Customization & Upgrades:

Modular design enables integration of options such as UV HEPA hoods, thermal cyclers, shaking/heated positions, barcode readers, magnetic extraction modules, and vacuum stations to match evolving assay needs, making this system indispensable in biotechnology research and biomanufacturing environments.

Technical Validation & Support:

The system undergoes rigorous preventive maintenance, stress testing, and functional verification including liquid transfer accuracy and robotic axis calibration. Optional Artel volume verification and on-site installation/training are available to ensure optimal operation and reliable assay performance.

This liquid handler is widely adopted in molecular biology, synthetic biology, and clinical diagnostic laboratories due to its precision, scalability, and capacity to reduce human error in complex bioprocessing workflows. Purchasing a pre-owned Tecan Fluent 780 supports sustainable laboratory practices by reducing manufacturing waste and environmental impact.

Whether configured for standard protocols or custom assay development, the Tecan Fluent 780 is a robust platform essential for advanced laboratory automation in biotechnology and biomedical engineering domains.