Automated Liquid Handling Systems
At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, we define automated liquid handling systems as laboratory technologies designed to automate the pipetting, transferring, dispensing, and mixing of liquids like samples, reagents, and media in nanoliter to milliliter volumes.
These systems range from compact, stand-alone instruments that simplify routine liquid handling tasks to sophisticated, multi-component setups that support complex workflows across diverse life sciences applications.
The benefits of automated liquid handling are substantial. These systems enhance accuracy and precision, reduce the risk of contamination, and deliver reproducible results across experiments. They also offer workflow flexibility, enable high-throughput processing, and save valuable resources. Most importantly, they free up scientists’ time for intellectual and analytical work. As a result, life sciences laboratories increasingly rely on automation for methods and applications such as next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation, drug discovery, PCR setup, cell line development, multi-omics, synthetic biology, and biomanufacturing.
Our journey in automation began in 1986 with the launch of the Biomek 1000 Liquid Handler—a groundbreaking innovation that laid the foundation for decades of progress. Today, our portfolio includes the Biomek i-Series Automated Liquid Handlers, including the latest benchtop Biomek i3, which represent our tip-based systems. For tip-less, contact-free dispensing, our Echo Acoustic Liquid Handlers use sound waves to move liquids with precision. And for NGS workflows, the Biomek NGeniuS Next Generation Library Prep System offers streamlined automation using the most widely adopted chemistries in the field.
With over 30 years of expertise, our Access Solutions Group (ASG) brings together specialists in hardware, software, electrical systems, and project management to deliver automation solutions that go far beyond off-the-shelf offerings. Whether it's an application-ready platform or a fully bespoke configuration, ASG designs systems tailored to meet even the most ambitious scientific goals. This commitment to innovation and collaboration empowers researchers to push the boundaries of discovery with confidence and efficiency.
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