Tecan Fluent 1080 Automated Liquid Handling Workstation with Span-8 FCA, MCA Multi-Channel Arm, and RGA Gripper

The Tecan Fluent 1080 is an advanced automated liquid handling workstation designed for biotechnology, molecular diagnostics, and biomedical research applications. Featuring an integrated Span-8 Flexible Channel Arm (FCA) capable of precise single-well aspirate and dispense up to 1000 µL per channel, it supports flexible volume management required in gene editing, bioprocessing, and synthetic biology workflows.

Equipped with a Multi-Channel Arm (MCA384) including a 96-channel adapter, this system enables simultaneous processing of high-density microplates, critical for applications such as next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation, PCR/qPCR setups, and high-throughput drug discovery screenings. The included Robotic Gripper Arm (RGA) facilitates automated labware manipulation for complex deck configurations and seamless workflow integration, supporting a diverse range of labware formats and plate types. The disposable tip use with optimized tip handling minimizes cross-contamination risks, a vital feature for molecular cloning and biopharmaceutical pipelines.

Key features include:

• Flexible deck capacity with 72 plate positions and configurable deck segments supporting FCA DiTi nests, carrier segments, troughs with waste disposal, and optional shaking, cooling, heating, thermal cycler modules for enhanced assay versatility.
• Integrated barcode reader functionality for robust sample tracking and laboratory information management system (LIMS) compatibility.
• Complete software control via the FluentControl interface, facilitating method development, assay programming, and operational automation.
• High throughput and reproducibility essential for biotechnology research fields such as synthetic biology, gene editing, and molecular diagnostics.
• Optional enhancements like 384-channel dispensing adapters, magnetic extraction, vacuum positions, and customizable deck layouts tailored for biomanufacturing and complex protocol optimization.

This system is widely adopted in synthetic biology research, critical in biopharmaceutical production pipelines, and supports essential molecular cloning workflows by ensuring precise, reproducible liquid handling and automation of repetitive biochemical assays.

The Fluent 1080's robust configuration and modular design make it ideal for labs performing large-scale sample normalization, ELISA/immunoassays, cell-based assays, and serial dilutions required in clinical diagnostics and biomedical engineering. This liquid handling platform enhances throughput with automation, reduces manual pipetting errors, and allows seamless integration into existing laboratory automation ecosystems.

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This product is backed by a 1-year warranty and after-sales technical support, with optional on-site installation, method development consulting, and training services available to ensure optimal laboratory integration and performance.