Biomek i5 96-Channel pipette Automated Liquid Handler

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Biomek i5 96-Channel pipette Automated Liquid Handler: Applications in Pharma, Food, and Environmental Labs

The Beckman Coulter Biomek i5 Automated Workstation with 96-channel pipetting capability is widely used for high-throughput automated liquid handling in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical, genomics, molecular biology, academic, and research laboratories. Common laboratory applications include PCR setup, qPCR plate preparation, next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation, nucleic acid extraction, ELISA assay preparation, cell-based assay workflows, compound screening, sample normalization, serial dilution protocols, and automated reagent dispensing. Clinical and molecular laboratories commonly utilize the system for infectious disease testing workflows, biomarker analysis, genomic sample preparation, and high-throughput diagnostic assay automation, while pharmaceutical and biotechnology laboratories apply it for drug discovery, assay development, biologics research, and compound management workflows aligned with FDA and cGMP requirements. The 96-channel pipetting head enables rapid parallel sample processing with high precision and reproducibility, significantly improving throughput while reducing manual pipetting variability and repetitive labor. Combined with flexible deck configurations, automated workflow integration, barcode compatibility, and dependable liquid handling accuracy, the Biomek i5 Automated Liquid Handler provides laboratories with efficient and reproducible automation for routine and high-throughput laboratory applications.

Biomek i5 96-Channel pipette Automated Liquid Handler: Reliable Performance at Lower Cost

The Beckman Coulter Biomek i5 Automated Workstation with 96-channel pipetting capability provides a powerful and scalable laboratory automation solution for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical, genomics, and research laboratories requiring high-throughput liquid handling workflows. New systems typically range from approximately $110,000 to $190,000, depending on deck configuration, automation modules, software packages, and integrated accessories, while certified pre-owned systems generally range from $15,000 to $35,000, offering substantial savings on initial capital investment. In addition to acquisition costs, laboratories should consider ongoing operational expenses such as pipette tips, reagent reservoirs, robotic grippers, liquid handling calibration services, preventive maintenance, software licensing, deck consumables, barcode integration components, and compliance-related qualification support for CLIA, CAP, FDA, ISO, and cGMP workflows. Long-term ownership considerations may also include robotic arm servicing, replacement pipetting modules, motion control maintenance, electronic component replacement, and optional service contracts to maintain accurate liquid transfer performance and dependable automation reproducibility in high-throughput laboratory environments. Purchasing a certified pre-owned Biomek i5 96-Channel Automated Liquid Handler allows laboratories to significantly reduce ownership costs while still benefiting from rapid sample processing, reliable pipetting accuracy, automated workflow integration, and proven long-term laboratory automation performance for regulated and research-based applications.