Hamilton MICROLAB STAR Automated Liquid Handler with Span-8 Arm and CO-RE 384 Channel Pipetting Head

The Hamilton MICROLAB STAR is a highly versatile automated liquid handling workstation designed for precision biotechnological applications including molecular diagnostics, next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation, and bioprocessing workflows. Equipped with a Span-8 eight-channel pipetting arm capable of transferring 1 µL to 1000 µL volumes per channel, and a CO-RE 384-channel pipetting head supporting high-throughput 0.1 µL to 50 µL transfers, this system addresses complex liquid handling needs in genomics, proteomics, cell-based assays, and synthetic biology research.

Key technical features include:

• Span-8 Pipetting Arm: Enables flexible sample transfer from tubes, reservoirs, or plates with disposable tips for minimal cross-contamination.
• CO-RE 384 Multichannel Head: Facilitates rapid plate-to-plate or reservoir-to-plate liquid transfers, supporting high-throughput screening and biomarker research workflows.
• CO-RE Gripper: Automates movement of plates and tip racks on the deck, enhancing sample handling and workflow efficiency.
• Barcode-Enabled Autoloader: Integrates sample tracking and traceability critical in clinical diagnostics and biomanufacturing pipelines.
• Modular deck configuration options include shaking, cooling, heating, magnetic extraction, vacuum positions, and integration with on-deck thermal cyclers for PCR setup and assay development.

The system’s robust air displacement technology ensures precise volume accuracy and reproducibility, making it essential for molecular cloning, gene editing workflows, and biomolecular assay automation. The MICROLAB STAR supports programming flexibility through user-friendly software, allowing custom protocol development suited for cell culture, ELISA, protein crystallization, and drug discovery applications.

This solution is widely adopted in biotechnology research due to its scalability, reliability, and ease of integration with existing lab workflows. Optional services include on-site setup, training, extended warranties, and Artel volume verification to support research labs demanding high-quality automated sample preparation.

In summary, the Hamilton MICROLAB STAR Liquid Handler is a comprehensive liquid handling automation system trusted for precision pipetting, advanced robotics, and customizable workflows within biotechnology, biomedical engineering, and clinical research domains.