Biomek i3 Benchtop Liquid Handler
The Biomek i3 Benchtop Liquid Handler is the newest and most compact member of the Biomek i-Series family, ideal for accelerating entry-level to medium-throughput workflows. It’s the perfect choice for those beginning their journey into lab automation or seeking a simple and affordable yet powerful alternative to more complex systems.
- Simply Empowering: no automation expertise required
- Workflow Enabling: seamlessly adapts to your existing workflows
- Space Saving: fits where you want it due to the small footprint
Biomek i3 Key Benefits and Features
Saving precious space without compromising performance and versatility
- 15 ANSI/SLAS standard pipettable and 5 flex positions
- Includes 12 standard and 3 short static automated labware positioners (ALPs)
- Dimensions: 73.2 cm (W) x 78.5 cm (D) x 82.6 cm (H)
- Gripper supports labware up to 12.8 cm in height and 725 g in weight, and it's capable of stacking up to four plates
- Ready for on-deck and off-deck integration (Left, Right, Back & Down)
Getting results you can trust with accurate flexible pipetting
- Pipetting Volume Range: 1 µL to 1000 µL with air displacement technology
- Fixed-8 Pipetting Pod allows selective loading of 1–8 tips in any sequence
- Uses standard Biomek i-Series 96-format disposable tips
Lab automation made simple for any skill level
- Windows® 11-compatible Biomek Software with touchscreen support
- Supports 21 CFR Part 11 with user accounts, permissions, and audit trails
- BeckmanConnect enables secure remote diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Guided Labware Setup
- Method Options Selector Step Builder
- Camera-enabled error log
Comfort and safe operation
- Installed UV-C light
- Positive or negative pressure HEPA-filtration (optional)
- Deck Observation System (2 cameras)
- Interior LED deck lighting
- Status Indicator Light Strip
- Safety shields
- Arm-mounted touchscreen monitor
Biomek i3 Key Applications
- Cell transfection
- Nucleic acid extraction
- ELISA
- NGS library prep
- Plasmid DNA prep
- Antibody cocktailing
- Mass spec sample prep
- Cell passaging/media exchange
- PCR/qPCR setup
- AMPure XP cleanup
- SPRIselect size selection
- Valita Titer assay
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Streamlined Onboarding and Training Resources
To help your team get the Biomek i3 Liquid Handler up and running quickly and confidently—regardless of their level of automation experience—we offer the following options:
- eLearning Repository that features educational resources, coaching methods, demonstrated methods, labware definitions
- Virtual courses or in-person training at our facilities—or even on-site at your lab
- Welcome package that includes:
- Installation
- 3 Learner Licenses for MyBeckmanLearning
- Basic on-site operator training by field service engineer
- Instrument relocation within the first year
- ~50% coverage for a single accidental damage due to user error
- Remote service support
- Priority response over Warranty users
Biomek i3 Specifications
| Deck Capacity | 15 pipettable and 5 flex positions |
| Software | Biomek Software (pre-installed) |
| Pipetting Volume Range | 1 - 1,000 µL |
| Operating System | Windows® 11 |
| Throughput | Ideal for entry-level to medium-throughput workflows |
| Power Requirements |
Base Unit: 100–240 VAC, 3 A, 50/60 Hz Automation Controller: 100–240 VAC, 2.5 A, 50/60 Hz Monitor: 100–240 VAC, 1 A, 50/60 Hz |
| Independent Tip Loading | Yes |
| Dimensions | Width: 73.2 cm (28.8 in) Depth: 78.5 cm (30.9 in) Height: 82.6 cm (32.5 in) with door closed, 128.5 cm (50.6 in) with door open |
| Number of Grippers | 1 |
| Minimum Table Support Requirements | 73.2 x 78.5 cm (28.8 x 30.9 in) |
| Enclosure | Yes |
| Weight | Base instrument: 49.89 kg (110 lbs) Fully assembled instrument with full deck: 64.41 kg (142 lbs) |
| Pipetting Heads and Pods | 1 - 1,000 μL Fixed-8 Pod |
| Ambient Temperature Range | 10°C-30°C (50°F-86°F) |
| HEPA filtration (optional) | Positive pressure or negative pressure |
| Humidity Restrictions | 20%–80% (non-condensing) at 30°C |
| Compatible Tip Types | P20, P20 Conductive, P50, P50 Conductive, P250, P250 Wide Bore, P250 Conductive, P1000, P1000 Wide Bore, P1000 Conductive Disposable Tips |
| Max Altitude | up to 2,000 m (6,562 ft) |
| Display | Arm-mounted touchscreen monitor |
| Maximum Noise Output | ≤ 70 dBA (Average sound level) |
| Additional Features |
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| Materials |
Top and sides: painted aluminium Door handle: painted steel Door panel: acrylic with vinyl applications |
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This product is currently in development. Performance characteristics have not been validated.
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