Beckman Coulter Biomek i5 Automated Liquid Handler with MC-96 1200µL Multichannel Arm and Plate Gripper

The Beckman Coulter Biomek i5 Liquid Handler is an advanced automated liquid handling workstation designed for precise, reproducible, and scalable sample processing across diverse biotechnological workflows. Equipped with the MC-96 1200µL multichannel arm, this system enables simultaneous pipetting across 96 channels, significantly enhancing throughput for applications such as NGS library preparation, PCR/qPCR setup, cell plating, drug screening, genomics, and proteomics.

Key technical features include:

• 96-Channel Multichannel Pipettor (MC-96) with 1200µL maximum volume per channel, supporting disposable tips to prevent cross-contamination critical in molecular diagnostics and biomanufacturing.
• Robotic plate gripper axis for automated labware handling, enabling efficient plate transfers within complex workflows.
• Multiple customizable deck positions (e.g., 1x1, 1x3, 1x5) supporting flexible labware integration for tailored assay development and bioprocessing protocols.
• Orbital shaker module integrated on the deck for homogenization and agitation of samples during incubation steps.
• Includes AccuFrame teaching tool for precise positioning calibration, enhancing pipetting accuracy vital for gene editing and synthetic biology experiments.
• Supplied with a dedicated computer workstation running Biomek control software, facilitating user-friendly programming and automation protocol tracking.
• Modular add-ons available such as shaking, cooling/heated positions, barcode readers, tip wash stations, and thermal cycler integration to support complex molecular biology workflows.

This system supports a wide array of applications essential in biotechnology including molecular cloning workflows, fluorescence analysis, biopharmaceutical production pipelines, and clinical diagnostics, ensuring accuracy and reproducibility in high-throughput automated liquid handling tasks.

The compact design maximizes bench space in laboratory environments focused on biomedical engineering and synthetic biology research. Optional service plans include preventive maintenance, volume verification via Artel, method development consulting, and remote/onsite installation and training.

The Beckman Biomek i5 is widely adopted in research institutions, pharmaceutical development, and biomanufacturing settings where precision liquid handling is critical for experimental success and scalability.

Keywords: automated liquid handler, multichannel pipettor, plate gripper, high-throughput pipetting, molecular diagnostics automation, NGS preparation automation, bioprocessing liquid handler, synthetic biology liquid handling, gene editing workflows, biopharmaceutical production automation, clinical diagnostic automation.