Pre-owned / Used 2017 HAMILTON ROBOTICS MICROLAB STARlet AUTOMATED LABORATORY LIQUID HANDLING WORKSTATIONS for Sale

Hardware Summary

Compact automated liquid handling workstation with modular deck, precision pipetting, and integrated labware handling.

Software Summary

VENUS software for workflow automation, protocol design, scheduling, and seamless integration with lab systems.

Accessories Summary

Deck modules, tip carriers, plate handlers, barcode readers, cooling/heating units, and robotic arms.

Hardware

The HAMILTON Microlab STARlet is a compact automated liquid handling platform designed for laboratories requiring reliable, high-precision pipetting and workflow flexibility. Its modular deck layout allows users to configure different carriers, labware, and accessories, adapting the system for applications ranging from genomics and proteomics to diagnostics and drug discovery. With air-displacement pipetting technology, it ensures reproducibility and reduces human error in sample preparation, dilution, normalization, and assay setup.

Software / Upgrade / OS / Applications / Worklist

The STARlet system is powered by VENUS software, a versatile control platform that enables users to design, simulate, and execute liquid handling protocols with minimal coding knowledge. VENUS supports scheduling, data tracking, and LIMS connectivity for streamlined laboratory automation. Its application versatility includes qPCR prep, ELISA setup, library prep, sequencing workflows, and diagnostic assay automation.

Accessories

The STARlet can be equipped with carriers for disposable tips, deep-well plates, reagents, and tubes. Options include barcode scanners for sample tracking, temperature-controlled units for sensitive reagents, shakers, and plate handlers for automation expansion. Robotic grippers and third-party instrument integrations further enhance throughput.

Warranty Inclusions & Exclusions

Standard HAMILTON warranty covers hardware defects, factory repairs, and software updates during the warranty period. Consumables (tips, labware), damage from improper handling, and third-party modifications are excluded. Extended service contracts and preventive maintenance packages are available.

Service History

Systems typically require annual calibration and preventive maintenance to ensure pipetting accuracy. HAMILTON provides certified engineers for service, performance qualification, and software validation. Many labs document STARlet service history in compliance with GLP/GMP standards.

Packing List

HAMILTON Microlab STARlet base unit Power supply and cables VENUS software package with license Starter set of tip carriers and disposable tips Deck accessories (carriers, racks, labware holders) User manuals and documentation

Additional Information

The HAMILTON Microlab STARlet is widely used in clinical, pharmaceutical, and research labs for sample preparation, assay setup, and library preparation. Its precision and modularity make it suitable for regulated environments including diagnostics, genomics, and biopharma QC. STARlet’s scalable design allows integration with external instruments such as PCR analyzers, sequencers, or imaging platforms, making it a central component in automated workflows.