Liquid Handling

Liquid handling technologies bring precision and consistency to every step of the laboratory workflow. By automating the dispensing, washing, and preparation of samples, these systems minimize variability, reduce waste, and accelerate research in genomics, drug discovery, and cell biology.

PRODUCTS

DISPENDIX

I.DOT Series

Precise, reproducible nanoliter dispensing to streamline experiments

CYTENA

G.PURE

Standardize bead-based purification workflows with precision

SCIENION

sciFLEXARRAYER Range

Scalable precision microdispensing for multiplex miniaturized assays

CYTENA

C.WASH

Automated and contactless washing of microtiter plates

CYTENA

C.WASH PLUS

Gentle, uniform plate washing for reliable cell-based assays

DISPENDIX

G.PREP

Automate sample preparation and reagent distribution effortlessly

Understanding Liquid Handling

Liquid handling technologies automate the transfer, dispensing, and management of liquids in laboratory workflows. By precisely controlling volumes, timing, and movement, these systems remove human variability, improve reproducibility, and accelerate experiments across life science applications.

From ultra-low-volume dispensing to high-throughput plate washing and sample preparation, liquid handling platforms streamline repetitive and precision-sensitive tasks. They ensure uniform treatment across samples, conserve valuable reagents, and reduce errors, enabling researchers to focus on data interpretation, discovery, and innovation.

Whether used in genomics, multiplex assay printing, drug discovery, or cell-based assays, liquid handling technologies form the backbone of consistent, reliable laboratory workflows.

APPLICATIONS

Genomics and NGS Preparation

Automate liquid transfers, reagent addition, and bead purification steps to increase throughput and consistency in sequencing workflows.

Drug Discovery and Screening

Speed up assay setup, compound dispensing, and washing steps for reliable, high-throughput screening.

Cell Biology and Culture

Ensure consistent washing and reagent handling for adherent or suspension cells without manual intervention.

Miniaturization and Low-Volume Dispensing

Reduce reagent costs with nanoliter-precision dispensing while maintaining uniform results across all wells.

Sample Preparation and Purification

Standardize critical steps such as bead-based purification or reagent distribution for reproducible data quality.

Next-Generation Multiplex Assays

Precision microdispensing of microarrays and biosensors enable multiplexing assays, testing 1000s of molcules at once.

FAQ

What is liquid handling technology?

Liquid handling technology is a class of systems that automate the precise transfer, dispensing, or removal of liquids during experimental workflows. Solutions like I.DOT by DISPENDIX, G.PURE and C.WASH by CYTENA, and sciFLEXARRAYER by SCIENION improve accuracy, reproducibility, and throughput while reducing manual labor and reagent waste.

Liquid handling improves research quality by removing manual pipetting steps and human variability, automated systems ensure consistent volumes, precise timing, and uniform treatment across samples, resulting in more reliable data.

Yes. Technologies such as the I.DOT series by DISPENDIX handle nanoliter-scale volumes accurately and without cross-contamination, ideal for miniaturized assays. If you need even lower scale volumes, the sciFLEXARRAYER range by SCIENION handles microdispensing down to 1 picoliter.

Workflows that involve repetitive, high-precision, or time-sensitive liquid handling benefit most from automation. Applications such as sequencing preparation, high-throughput screening, bead-based purification, and cell-based assays see improvements in speed, consistency, and reproducibility.

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