Beckman Coulter Biomek i5 Automated Liquid Handler with Span-8 and Robotic Gripper

The Beckman Coulter Biomek i5 Liquid Handler Ref. B87578 is a highly versatile automated liquid handling workstation engineered for scalable and precise sample processing in biotechnology and molecular diagnostics workflows. It features the Span-8 pipetting system with eight 1000 µL syringe pumps, allowing accurate single- or multi-channel liquid transfers up to 1000 µL per channel, essential for applications such as NGS library preparation, PCR/qPCR setup, and high-throughput compound screening.

Key technical features include:

• Robotic Gripper Axis to automate labware movements across a customizable deck with 17 single and 2 triple-position slots, increasing throughput and flexibility.
• Microscan MS-3 barcode reader, integrated for reliable sample tracking and LIMS compatibility, ensuring data integrity during complex workflows.
• Disposable tip system designed to prevent cross-contamination critical in molecular biology and bioprocessing environments.
• Compact footprint maximizing lab space while accommodating multiple plates simultaneously, which enhances productivity in clinical diagnostics and synthetic biology research.
• Optional modular upgrades including shaking, temperature-controlled positions, multichannel wash stations, and automated thermal cyclers, allowing assay and method-specific customization.

This system supports diverse applications across genomics, proteomics, drug discovery, and biomanufacturing pipelines, making it widely adopted in molecular cloning workflows and essential for automated liquid handling in biopharmaceutical production. The Biomek i5 offers programmable precision liquid dispensing with user-friendly software control, facilitating assay development and integration into existing laboratory automation platforms.

Additional service options such as preventative maintenance, Artel volume verification, training, and installation support are available alongside warranties and technical consultation, ensuring optimized performance and long-term operational reliability for research and industrial labs worldwide.