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Human endeavor and progress are intrinsically linked to our technology. We are now living in an age where robotics and automation touch almost every facet of our lives. In laboratories, robotic liquid handling systems revolutionize everything from DNA sequencing to automated drug discovery and high-throughput screening.
The sheer variety of robotic liquid handling systems available for labs has increased dramatically over the last decade. Market analysis predicts that the automated liquid handling solutions market will grow by more than 7% over the next few years, reaching $4.65 billion by 2025.
These systems are becoming more popular because of the advantages they offer compared to manual liquid handling workflows. Increased accuracy, speed, and throughput are possible using automated liquid handling systems. When it comes to choosing the right liquid handling robot for your screening, sequencing, bioassays, sample preparation, or liquid weighing, you'll need to evaluate each automated solution according to your precise needs.
Automated or robotic liquid handling systems are a class of devices that perform various liquid handling tasks in laboratories, including pipetting, sample preparation, and microplate washing. With these devices, laboratories can save on labor and free up resources to focus on analysis work instead of performing repetitive liquid handling tasks.
Liquid handling robots come with a host of features and integrations that allow laboratories to automate many of the liquid handling steps used in the workflow. As labs can set up walkaway or unattended protocols with these solutions, a liquid handling robot can ensure precision and repeatability compared to manual sample processing. Automated liquid handling systems come in many different shapes and sizes, with many capabilities, configurations, and accessories available for each platform.
The typical architecture involved in a robotic liquid handling system includes:
Platforms are programmable, allowing you to set up a range of protocols depending on your required application.
Robotic liquid handling systems are a class of devices that perform various liquid handling tasks in laboratories, including pipetting, sample preparation, and microplate washing. With these devices, laboratories can save on labor and free up resources to focus on analysis work...
Wherever there is a need to increase throughput while maintaining precision, accuracy, and repeatability in the lab, a liquid handling robot can assist. Some platforms are better suited to carry out serial dilutions, while others are useful for preparing PCR reactions and the extraction of nucleic acids.
Some of the most common automated liquid handling applications include:
When it comes to choosing the right liquid handling system, you're going to want to make sure you get it right the first time. Do your research and choose the best system for your needs. That way, you can be sure you're getting the most out of your automated liquid handling system from day one. Here are some of the main questions to ask before you start evaluating systems to find your ideal platform.
The answers to these questions will help narrow down your options. It's essential to prioritize your needs so you can evaluate each system for the best fit. Spending time understanding your current pain points and identifying where automation could assist will help you avoid making a costly mistake.
Figure 1: Gilson's PIPETMAX® Automated Liquid Handler
The benefits of these systems are almost endless. They include the ability to automate tasks, increase throughput, reduce sample-handling errors, measure volumes during dispensing processes, and optimize your entire liquid handling workflow for a walkaway process. Automated liquid handlers can be used for delicate operations such as drying samples for downstream processing, or injection and automatic fraction collection.
These systems can be scaled up or down depending on your needs. Smaller setups allow for a more flexible laboratory, while larger ones are ideal when you have high throughput requirements.
Gilson has been a leader in robotics and liquid handling systems since 1979. We have a range of automated liquid handling solutions available to help improve your throughput, maintain accuracy, and ensure higher repeatability.
For any lab manager who needs to increase throughput while maintaining accuracy, contact Gilson to discuss our robotic liquid handling systems.
