Technological Advancements in Liquid Handling Robotics

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By Maria E. DiLorenzo, Conal F. Timoney, and Robin A. Felder, Ph.D., University of Virginia The Hamilton Company has served the scientific community for nearly 50 years, providing innovation in precision liquid handling technology. Founded on analytical syringe technology, Hamilton has diversified its expertise and technology to encompass semiautomated and fully automated liquid handling instrumentation. Hamilton was the first to provide microliter syringe technology and later pioneered the first Cartesian laboratory robotics. Hamilton's innovation and advancement stem from worldclass engineering and manufacturing facilities in Reno, Nevada and Bonaduz, Switzerland. Both facilities are committed to detail, quality, and service, earning Hamilton ISO-9001 certification. There is a new energy at Hamilton with the introduction of three new products to the robotics market. Each offers improved design and new technologies for more reliable and usable automation. The new MICRO LAB STAR (Figure 1), Hamilton's flagship liquid handling platform, was introduced to the American market in January at LabAutomation2001 in Palm Springs, California. Figure 1. The new MICROLAB STAR. The STAR is an automated liquid handler featuring several new technologies including the patented CO-RE technology, Dynamic Positioning System, and Monitored Air Displacement pipetting.