Automated Pipetting Systems
Repetitive pipetting is where manual error and technician fatigue creep into assay data, and automated pipetting systems remove both. These platforms aspirate and dispense across microplates, tube racks and reservoirs to a programmed protocol, holding volume accuracy that a hand pipette cannot match over long runs. Deck layouts, tip types and channel counts vary widely, so buyers weigh throughput against the plate formats they run. Listings for these automated pipetting systems describe channel configuration, deck capacity and software so you can judge fit for your workflow. Contact the seller to confirm protocol compatibility before you buy.
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Automated Pipetting System Types
Within the liquid handling, pumps and fluid control range, automated pipetting systems span compact single channel benchtop units through to multi channel deck robots. The main variants differ in channel count, deck size and the degree of walkaway operation.
Multi channel deck handlers
Eight or ninety six channel heads that fill full plates in a single move for high throughput screening. They carry large decks with tip racks, plates and reagent troughs for extended unattended runs.
Single channel positioning systems
One tip robots that reach any well under software control for cherry picking and hit selection. They trade speed for flexibility, which suits variable low volume protocols.
Benchtop compact liquid handlers
Small footprint units that automate serial dilution and plate reformatting on a limited deck. They fit crowded benches where a full sized platform will not go.
Integrated workstation platforms
Handlers built into a deck with shakers, heaters and readers for a complete assay in one enclosure. They reduce manual transfer steps between instruments.
Brands on Machinery Masters
The manufacturers featured here build automated pipetting platforms for laboratory liquid handling. Their systems transfer and dilute samples repeatably, removing the variability of manual work at the bench. The names below are drawn from live Automated Pipetting Systems listings and refresh as sellers add and sell equipment.
Latest Automated Pipetting Systems Listings
Hamilton Microlab Star M Liquid Handler
Thermo Scientific Multidrop Combi Type 836 Microplate Dispenser
Hamilton Microlab STARlet M Liquid Handler
Eppendorf Xplorer plus electronic pipette
Integra VIAFLO 96 Electronic Pipette
Immuno Concepts AFT2000 Pippeting Robot
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Applications and Uses
Automated pipetting systems earn their keep wherever the same steps repeat at scale. These are the workflows that rely on them.
High throughput screening
Filling and reformatting hundreds of plates for compound and assay screening. The system keeps volumes consistent across every well, which protects hit calling.
PCR and qPCR setup
Building reaction plates with master mix and template at microlitre accuracy. Automated dispensing reduces well to well variation that shows up in amplification curves.
Serial dilution series
Producing standard curves and dose ranges without cumulative pipetting error. The robot carries the exact volume down each dilution step.
Sample normalisation
Adjusting concentrations across a plate to a common target before downstream work. Walkaway operation frees the analyst for other tasks during long runs.
Benefits from Machinery Masters
Sourcing automated pipetting systems here opens up platforms that would otherwise carry a steep new price.
Screening grade automation within reach
The marketplace lists deck robots and multi channel handlers that match real screening throughput, so you bring that capacity in without a bespoke order.
Used pipetting platforms priced well below new
A serviced, used pipetting system from a lab that has upgraded costs a fraction of a new build, which can fund tips, plates and a first year of support.
Software and protocol clarity up front
Because you speak to the seller, you confirm the control software, licence status and supported plate formats before purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions About Automated Pipetting Systems
Most platforms handle standard SBS footprint plates, but deck teaching and labware definitions must match what you run. Ask the seller which plate and tube formats the deck is set up for and whether custom labware files are included. Tip type also matters, since a head is often tied to a specific tip family. Confirming these before purchase saves a lengthy reconfiguration.
The software is what makes the robot usable, so it matters as much as the hardware. Check whether the seller supplies the installed version, protocol files and any dongle or licence the platform needs to run. Some packages tie to a specific computer, which you may need to keep with the unit. Clarify this early because a handler without working software is difficult to bring back online.
A well maintained system holds the accuracy it was built for, but performance depends on the head and tip condition. Ask whether the seller has run a recent gravimetric check across the working volume range. Worn seals or damaged tip cones show up as poor accuracy at low volumes. A calibration report gives you a baseline to verify on installation.
Footprint varies from a large benchtop box to a full enclosure with an extended deck. Confirm the exact dimensions and whether the unit needs clearance for the arm and any side loading positions. Factor in the control computer and a stable surface free of vibration. The seller can supply the working footprint so you can plan the bench before delivery.
You contact the seller through the listing and arrange a demonstration or a video walkthrough of the platform running. Because there is no middleman, that conversation is direct and you can ask for a protocol to be run during the demo. Sellers on the marketplace are verified, which adds a layer of confidence to the exchange. Agree on inspection terms before you commit.