Beckman Coulter Biomek i7 Hybrid Liquid Handler with Span8, Multi-96 & Dual Grippers

The Beckman Coulter Biomek i7 Hybrid Liquid Handler is a versatile automated liquid handling workstation designed for precise and efficient sample preparation in biotechnology, clinical diagnostics, and genomics research. Equipped with a 96-channel MCA arm (1–300 µL) and an eight-channel Span8 pipetting system (up to 1000 µL), it supports complex multiwell plate handling essential for high-throughput screening, NGS library preparation, and custom PCR workflows.

Key technical features include:

• Multichannel pipetting system with 96- and 8-channel arms for flexible volume transfers ranging from 1 to 1000 µL
• Dual labware grippers enabling simultaneous plate transport and automated plate handling for workflow automation
• Disposable tip system to minimize cross-contamination critical in molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing
• Configurable open-deck design for easy access and customizable module integration including thermal cyclers, barcode readers, and wash stations
• Software-controlled liquid handling with precise volume accuracy confirmed via Artel volume verification

This liquid handler supports a broad range of applications within synthetic biology, drug discovery, and biomanufacturing pipelines, offering reliable automation for repetitive pipetting and sample preparation tasks. Its modular architecture and customizable configuration are widely adopted in molecular biology workflows that require robust automation, making it essential for gene editing assays and cell-based screening platforms.

Integrated functionalities such as dual waste buckets, Span8 wash station, AccuFrame teaching tool, and communication peripherals streamline lab automation needs. The system comes with technical support, training, preventive maintenance, and warranty options, ensuring consistent peak performance in critical biotechnological research environments.

The Biomek i7 Hybrid is particularly valuable for laboratories aiming to increase throughput, improve reproducibility, and reduce manual errors in biomedical engineering and molecular diagnostics workflows. It seamlessly facilitates plate-to-plate and reservoir-to-plate transfers, supporting advanced protocol development for genomics, proteomics, and chemical compound screening applications.