Agilent Bravo Liquid Handler with 96ST and 384ST Dispense Heads for Automated 96- and 384-Well Plate Processing

The Agilent Bravo Liquid Handler is a versatile automated liquid handling workstation designed for high-precision dispensing and sample processing in 96- and 384-well microplate formats. This benchtop platform supports advanced molecular biology, bioprocessing, and synthetic biology workflows, including assay setup, reagent addition, normalization, PCR prep, and cell-based assays.

Key features include:

• Dual dispense heads: 96ST head for multichannel, accurate pipetting ideal for plate reformatting and 96-well assays; 384ST head for rapid, low-volume dispensing optimized for high-throughput 384-well PCR and reagent stamping.
• Robotic gripper arm: Enables flexible and automated plate handling and transfer, enhancing integration into complex workflows.
• Passive alignment station: Ensures precise plate positioning and consistent repeatability across runs.
• Safety and automation: Enclosed design with a light curtain, emergency stop button, and robot disable hub promote compliant operation.
• Software control: Full instrument programming and method development capability via Agilent VWorks software, facilitating customized and automated protocol execution.
• Modular deck system: Accommodates multiple labware formats with standard plate pads and optional customizations such as shaking, heating, cooling, magnetic extraction, and thermal cyclers.
• Disposable tip system: Minimizes cross-contamination, critical for sensitive applications like molecular diagnostics and genomics.

This system is widely adopted in biotechnology research, molecular cloning workflows, NGS library preparation, and biopharmaceutical production pipelines due to its reproducibility, throughput, and flexibility. It supports complex assay automation in synthetic biology, cell imaging, and pharmacology dose-response studies. Custom deck configurations and extensive maintenance and validation services (including Artel MVS volume verification) ensure high accuracy and durability in demanding laboratory environments.

The Agilent Bravo Liquid Handler facilitates streamlined, reproducible workflows essential for molecular diagnostics, gene editing, and bioprocessing applications, making it a critical asset for research institutions and industrial biotech labs.