Hamilton MICROLAB STARlet Automated Liquid Handler with Span-8 and 96-Channel 1000 µL Pipetting Head

The Hamilton MICROLAB STARlet is a compact and versatile automated liquid handling workstation optimized for precision pipetting in molecular diagnostics, bioprocessing, and synthetic biology research. This system integrates a Span-8 eight-channel air displacement pipetting arm (1–1000 µL) alongside a 96-channel CO-RE pipetting head capable of handling volumes up to 1000 µL per channel, enabling high-throughput and flexible sample preparation workflows.

Key components include:

• CO-RE and iSWAP Grippers: Facilitate efficient plate, tip rack, and sample tube movement on and off deck, reducing mechanical wear on pipette tips and enhancing workflow automation.
• Autoloader with Barcode Scanning: Supports robust sample tracking and assay traceability, critical for clinical diagnostics and biomanufacturing pipelines.
• Modular Deck Configuration: Accommodates multiple carriers including plate, tip, and sample tube holders, with optional integration of shaking, heating, cooling, magnetic extraction, vacuum positions, and on-deck thermal cyclers.

The STARlet system supports diverse applications such as:

• PCR Setup and NGS Library Preparation
• Cell Culture and Cell-Based Assays
• High-Throughput Screening and ELISA
• Protein Purification and Crystallization
• Drug Discovery and Biomarker Research
• Genomics and Proteomics Workflows

Its air displacement pipetting technology delivers high accuracy and reproducibility essential for sensitive molecular biology protocols, making it widely adopted in synthetic biology research and gene editing studies. The system’s user-friendly Venus software enables customizable assay programming and method development, facilitating seamless integration into advanced laboratory workflows.

Additional features:

• Preventive maintenance and stress testing included
• Optional on-site training, method development consulting, and Artel volume verification
• Suitable for academic, commercial biotech, and pharmaceutical laboratories requiring scalable automation solutions
• Fully serviceable with available upgrade paths for evolving lab demands

This liquid handler is an essential instrument for labs focused on biomedical engineering applications, biological sample processing, and high-throughput molecular cloning workflows, offering reliability and adaptability for complex assay automation.

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