Hamilton MICROLAB STARlet Automated Liquid Handler with Span-12 Multichannel Pipetting Arm, CO-RE Gripper, and Barcode Autoloader

The Hamilton MICROLAB STARlet Liquid Handler is a compact, automated liquid handling workstation designed for precision pipetting and versatile laboratory automation workflows. Equipped with a SPAN-12 1-1000 µL 12-channel pipetting arm, a CO-RE gripper for plate and tip rack manipulation, and an integrated barcode autoloader for sample tracking, this system supports a broad spectrum of applications including molecular diagnostics, genomics, proteomics, cell-based assays, and high-throughput screening.

Key features and capabilities include:

• *Precision air displacement pipetting* technology ensuring accurate and reproducible handling of liquids up to 1000 µL per channel.
• Automated plate-to-plate, reservoir-to-plate, and tube-to-plate liquid transfers for streamlined sample preparation.
• CO-RE gripper allows automated movement of labware across the deck for versatile assay workflows.
• Barcode autoloader system facilitates sample identification and traceability, critical for compliance and data integrity in bioprocessing and molecular biology tasks.
• Modular configuration supports additional deck positions, shaking, cooling/heating units, magnetic extraction, vacuum modules, and thermal cyclers to extend functionality across synthetic biology, biopharmaceutical production, and gene editing workflows.
• User-friendly Venus software interface with customizable method development and instrument programming, enabling seamless integration into automated bioprocessing and molecular cloning pipelines.

Applications widely supported include:

• Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) library preparation
• PCR setup and qPCR assay development
• ELISA and biomarker research
• Protein purification and crystallization workflows
• Cell culture and cell-based assay automation
• Drug discovery and development pipelines

This system is ideal for research environments focused on biotechnology, molecular diagnostics, and biomedical engineering that require high-throughput, reproducible liquid handling with minimized cross-contamination risk. Its durability and low-maintenance design make it suitable for long-term integration into biomanufacturing and synthetic biology laboratories.

Technical specifications and service highlights:

• Includes comprehensive preventive maintenance and robotic axis stress testing.
• Pipette channels calibrated and verified using Artel MVS for volume accuracy.
• Optional on-site installation, training, extended warranty, and assay development consulting available.
• Shipping is fully insured with expert packing procedures for domestic and international delivery.

The MICROLAB STARlet is a proven solution for laboratories requiring flexible automation in liquid handling, supporting critical biotechnological and clinical workflows in a compact footprint.

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