The handler allows users to automate complex laboratory workflows
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a specialist in laboratory automation and innovation, has launched the Biomek i3 benchtop liquid handler.
With intuitive software, a user-friendly interface, and no prior automation experience required, lab teams can automate complex workflows—freeing them to focus on innovation and discovery rather than wrestling with complicated programming,” said product manager Crystal Girod.
The handler is built for low-to-medium throughput workflows to deliver automation in a compact format. Its grid-based deck design includes 15 standard and five flex positions to accommodate a range of labware and protocols.
The Biomek i3 supports genomic applications such as synthetic biology, sequencing, epigenetics, gene expression, and high-throughput screening, as well as drug discovery workflows including cell-based assays, biochemical assays, ADME-Tox, and combination sequencing. The instrument supports heating, cooling, shaking, tilting and thermocycling.
An eight-channel pipetting tool allows users to select up to eight tips in a single sequence. The instrument’s volume range of 1–1,000µL enables it to handle both delicate low-volume assays and large-volume transfers.
The integrated gripper supports ANSI/SLAS-compliant labware, including lids, plates, and tip boxes, supporting compatibility across workflows.
The MyBeckman Learning platform and a library of downloadable demonstrated methods support users with no prior liquid handling experience.
