Genomic STARlet Assay Ready Workstation
Fully Automated
Silica Membrane
Supported NA Extraction
Throughput Range
8 to 96
Samples Per Run
Processing Through
Vacuum System
Aided Filtration
Rapid, Efficient Nucleic Acid Isolation
Boost throughput and nucleic acid yield on this walkaway solution developed for membrane-based solid phase nucleic acid purification.
Rapid Vacuum-Based Nucleic Acid Isolation
The Genomic STARlet was optimized together with MACHEREY-NAGEL to quickly isolate high-quality nucleic acids using NucleoSpin and NucleoFast assay kits. This assay ready workstation leverages the Microlab STARlet as a base, with eight independent CO-RE II pipette channels and deck space to accommodate all hardware needed for walkaway processing using these and other silica membrane-based kit chemistries, along with pre-programmed and verified methods.
Efficiency for Genomic Workflows
The Genomic STARlet provides full process integration in a small footprint to conserve precious laboratory space. Additionally, once your nucleic acid is purified using the Genomic STARlet, extend automated convenience in downstream applications using Hamilton assay ready workstations for next-gen sequencing or PCR.
Common applications Genomics, Nucleic Acid Extraction, Pharma & Biopharma, Cell Line Development, In Vitro Diagnostics
Featured Technologies
Hamilton Innovation Starts at the Channel
Liquid Handling Technology
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MAD - Monitored Air Displacement
For Unmatched Reliability
MAD monitors the air displacement in each pipetting channel of a Hamilton automated liquid handler. During liquid aspiration steps, this non-contact technology immediately identifies clots, empty wells, or other aspiration issues. It also delivers a confirmation of successful aspiration in each pipetting channel of a Hamilton automated liquid handler.
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Dual Liquid Level Detection (LLD)
For Accurate Aspirations
Dual LLD uses two sensors on each liquid handling pipetting channel. A capacitance sensor detects aqueous and conductive liquid surfaces while a pressure-based sensor works with non-conductive, viscous, and volatile liquids. Together, they ensure highly accurate and reliable liquid handling performance.
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TADM – Total Aspiration & Dispense Monitoring
For Real-Time Pipetting Accuracy
During aspirate and dispense steps, TADM monitors real-time pressure changes in each Hamilton liquid handler pipetting channel. Results are compared against expected values to expose anomalies like bubbles and insufficient volumes. Sample transfers are verified with a digital audit trail.
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Anti-Droplet Control (ADC)
For Drip-Free Pipetting
Pressure sensors on Hamilton’s pipetting channels continuously detect variations. Any changes are immediately compensated for by dosing drive movements to prevent droplet formation. Essential for high-precision and accuracy when pipetting volatile liquids like ethanol and acetonitrile.
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Pipetting TechnologyDPS - Dynamic Positioning System
For Efficient Movements
DPS enables all channels to pipette simultaneously, even across non-uniform patterns. Unlike fixed channels with equidistant spreading, DPS offers efficient yet flexible liquid handling for cherry picking, non-uniform and variable volume samples, and complex pipetting workflows.
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Pipetting TechnologyAerosol-Free Tip Ejection
To Prevent Cross-Contamination
As part of CO-RE II technology’s functionality, pipette tips are gently ejected from each automated liquid handler pipetting channel. This prevents aerosol generation that may expose users to harmful biohazards or cross-contaminate samples and laboratory surfaces.
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AccessoriesAutoload
For Convenient Identification
Uses a 1D barcode scanner to automatically identify and verify samples, carriers, and consumables such as tips, tubes, micro plates, and reagent troughs as they are placed onto the liquid handling deck. Optional 2D barcode reading is available, and results may be sent to any LIMS for documentation.
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Transport SolutionsPlate Gripper
For Flexible Integration
Plate Grippers move labware to-and-from any position on the Hamilton automated liquid handling deck. For even greater hands-free efficiency and workflow integration, the Plate Grippers can transport plates to-and-from nearby off-deck devices (access location is platform-specific).
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Transport SolutionsCO-RE Gripper
For Additional Movements
Further streamline automated workflows with CO-RE Grippers. These agile grippers transform Hamilton's precision pipette channels into on-deck labware transport solutions on Hamilton automated liquid handlers.
Various sample types, including bacterial and eukaryotic cells, tissue, blood/plasma, plants, and more, may be automatically processed on the same system.
Highly repeatable and reproducible automated steps remove risks of variability and user error compared to manual methods.
Depending on the kit, up to 96 samples may be extracted simultaneously, so you can effectively leverage downstream genetic analysis.
Advanced pipetting technology monitors performance and detects issues like clots, while barcode verifications confirm proper samples, reagents, and consumables.
Explore the Genomic STARlet
The deckspace on the Genomic STARlet contains all necessary equipment for full walk-away automated nucleic acid extraction for silica membrane-based kit chemistries.
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Consumable, Reagent, and Sample Storage
Ample storage space for different tips, reagent reservoirs, and tube formats.
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Plate and Processing Positions
Carriers for the placement and pipetting of different plate formats, like PCR plates or deep well plates.
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Active Positions for Incubation and Filtration
Two Hamilton Heater Shakers (HHSs) for temperature-controlled processing steps, and a vacuum station for efficient binding, washing, and elution in strip or plate format.
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Transportation Tool
The Hamilton CO-RE Gripper facilitates stable and precise plate transport steps to and from any deck position.
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Automated Loading and Scanning
Sample and reagent traceability is ensured by the fully autoloadable tray and barcode verification to prevent any mix-ups.
Genomic STARlet Specifications
Genomic STARlet Specifications
PrintSystem Dimensions
- Height
- 94.5 cm (3 ft, 1.2 in)
- Width
- 1.01 m (3 ft, 3.61 in)
- Depth
- 1.12 m (3 ft, 8.25 in)
Transport Tools
- CO-RE Gripper
- Standard
- Internal Plate Gripper (IPG)
- Optional
Platform/Accessories
- Capacity (ANSI/SLAS Positions)
- 25
Sample Loading and Tracking Options
- Sample Loading
- Automatic
- Autoload Barcode Scanner (1D)
- Standard
Pipetting Options
- 1 mL Channels
- 8
- Pipetting Range 1
- 1 µL - 1000 µL
1 Depending on Configuration
Genomic STARlet Resources
Browse app notes, user guides, specification documents, and more in our Knowledge Center.
Browse app notes, user guides, specification documents, and more in our Knowledge Center.
Browse app notes, user guides, specification documents, and more in our Knowledge Center.
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