Hamilton MICROLAB STAR Automated Liquid Handling Workstation with Span-8 and CO-RE 96-Channel Pipetting Head

The Hamilton MICROLAB STAR Liquid Handler is a highly precise, automated liquid handling workstation designed for diverse laboratory workflows including genomics, molecular diagnostics, synthetic biology, and bioprocessing applications. Configured with a Span-8 8-channel pipetting arm (1–1000 µL volume range) and a CO-RE 96-channel 1000 µL pipetting head, this system supports rapid, accurate transfers from plates, reservoirs, and tubes.

Key features include:

• Span-8 Arm for flexible multi-channel pipetting, essential in high-throughput sample preparation and next-generation sequencing (NGS) library setups.
• CO-RE 96-channel Pipetting Head enables swift plate-to-plate or reservoir-to-plate dispensing, critical in large-scale assays and ELISA workflows.
• CO-RE and iSWAP Grippers facilitate reliable movement of plates and tip racks on and off the deck, minimizing tip wear and enhancing workflow efficiency.
• Autoloader Barcoding System for automated sample tracking, supporting robust data integrity in molecular biology and clinical diagnostics.
• Modular deck configuration allows integration of additional carriers, shaking, heating/cooling positions, magnetic extractions, and vacuum stations, vital for cell-based assays, protein crystallization, and biomarker research.
• Compatible with disposable tips, reducing cross-contamination risks and ensuring assay reproducibility.

The system operates with Venus software for easy programming and method development, enabling customization for complex assay workflows and automation in biopharmaceutical production pipelines. Its air displacement technology guarantees precision and accuracy, making it widely adopted in synthetic biology research, high-throughput screening, and biomanufacturing environments.

Maintenance and service include preventive maintenance, stress testing, and volume verification (Artel MVS), ensuring reliable long-term operation. Optional onsite setup, extended warranty, and assay development consulting are available to maximize performance.

This liquid handling workstation is essential for laboratories requiring automation in molecular cloning workflows, genomic and proteomic analysis, drug discovery, and clinical research, offering enhanced throughput, reproducibility, and integration capabilities in sophisticated biotechnological applications.