Lab Automation Products & Reviews

Agilent BioTek Cytation 5 is a uniquely integrated, configurable system that combines automated digital widefield microscopy with conventional multi-mode microplate detection to provide phenotypic cellular information and well-based quantitative data.

Agilent BioTek Synergy Neo2 multimode microplate reader features patented Hybrid Technology, with independent optical paths that ensure excellent performance in all detection modes. Variable bandwidth quad monochromators, sensitive high transmission filter-based optics, laser TRF, and up to 4 PMTs provide ultrafast measurements. Advanced environmental controls, including CO2/O2 control, incubation to 70 °C, and variable sha…

Agilent BioTek BioSpa 8 Automated Incubator links Agilent BioTek readers or imagers together with washers and dispensers for full workflow automation of up to 8 microplates.

Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader

The Agilent BioTek 800 TS absorbance reader is an affordable, high-quality microplate reader for assays in 6- to 384-well formats. Applications include ELISA, protein quantification, enzyme kinetics, and cell-based assays. The color touch screen provides a visual user interface, making programming fast and intuitive. Expanded functionality and data analysis are available with Gen5 software. The 800 TS partners with the 50 T…

The Agilent BioTek Synergy LX multimode reader automates many common microplate assays. The high-quality optic design ensures excellent data in absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence detection modes. This affordable system is ideal for many common assays including nucleic acid and protein quantification, ELISA, BCA, Bradford, and cell viability. The data display, output to a USB flash drive, printer, or Gen5 software ma…

The Agilent BioTek ELx405 Select is the first deep well plate washer that aspirates and dispenses into 96- and 384-well deep well and standard height microplates. The ELx405 Select is available in several configurations to address a wide variety of plate washing applications, including ELISA and cell-based assays. Maintenance is easy with the available patented Ultrasonic Advantage that automates and cleans manifold tubes t…

MultiFlo FX can dispense up to 4 independent reagents into 6- to 1536-well microplates.

Micronic 1.40ml round bottom tubes are proven to be an industry standard solution for many sample storage applications. The tubes provide an affordable way to improve your sample storage, handling and logistic processes.

The 4 different coding concepts on one Micronic 1.40ml hybrid tube enable researchers to verify information and keep identifying samples when automated or visual sample identification methods are challenging.  

The Micronic 96-4 Racks are based on ANSI/SLAS standards for storage racks and designed for Ultra Low Temperature sample storage.  

To anticipate on the trend to store samples in cryogenic temperatures, the 1.40ml tubes with external thread have a sturdy design and thick tubes wall - excellent properties for ultra-low temperature storage.

The Push Cap Decapper CP600 & CP610 can cap Micronic Push Caps (i.e. Capclusters or Capmats) on 96-format tubes with internal thread in rack.

Automated membrane protein screening, optimization, and scale-up to empower better protein crystallization research. 

mosquito crystal helps scientists to automate and streamline liquid handling workflows in protein crystallography drop setting and beyond while enhancing research quality and productivity. 

Accurate low volume (nL - µL) pipetting

Exceptionally accurate nL - µL single channel pipetting 

Scalable, reliable and secure compound management at -20°C, +4°C and ambient temperature. 

dragonfly discovery enables innovative, low volume liquid dispensing that is compatible with a wide range of applications including molecular biology and genomics, biochemical assays, as well as cell- and bead-based assays. 

mosquito Xtal3 delivers protein crystallization without compromise. 

A high-quality, low profile 384-well plate specifically designed for Low Volume Serial Dilution (LVSD) and as an ultra low dead volume source plate for mosquito.

This accessible range of liquid handling instruments delivers high-performance, intuitive and compact automated solutions that adapt well across applications. 

Standalone Volume Detection for Quality Control 

Accelerate genomic research with innovative all-in-one, compact liquid handling

mirrorball® by STP Labtech – antibody screening on a plate The mirrorball high sensitivity cytometer represents one of the most versatile instruments available for antibody screening. The system embodies SPTLabtech’s laser scanning technology and enables streamlined workflows for unprecedented levels of throughput. mirrorball offers the benefits of a no-wash mix-and-read assay protocol. The throughput contrasts with traditi…