Applications

Hamilton’s products support your most complex research needs across many life science applications with trusted solutions. Our lab automation systems and pioneering process sensor technologies streamline critical workflows and offer real-time measurement of critical process parameters and key performance indicators, from NGS library prep and cell culture to bioprocessing and power generation. With increased throughput, reliable results, and flexible configurations, we help you move science forward, efficiently and confidently.

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Genomics

Discover how high-throughput automation technology transforms genomic workflows, enabling enhanced efficiency, increased reliability, and streamlined processing to achieve new breakthrough discoveries.
Genomics solutions

Cell Biology

Cell biology explores cells, the building blocks of life, focusing on their structure and function. Hamilton enhances workflows with automated solutions to increase efficiency.
Cell biology applications

Protein Sciences

Hamilton automated solutions in protein sciences streamline workflows like protein purification, protein assays, and mass spectrometry, boosting innovation and efficiency.

Biobanking

Biobanks are repositories that manage and store biological samples like blood or tissues. Automating biobanking workflows ensures sample integrity and ultimately advances research and clinical care.
Biobanking

Power, Energy, & Environment

Maintain process integrity in power, energy, and environmental sectors with our advanced sensor solutions.
Nuclear power plant

Chemical Processes

Chemical processes encompass very different applications. Hamilton analytical process sensors are built to withstand the harsh and aggressive nature of the chemical industry.
Chemical process

Agri-Food and Beverage

Hamilton agri-food and beverage solutions improve food safety, quality control, and sustainable food production, supporting compliance and innovation across industries.
Food beverage agricultural sciences

Veterinary Sciences

Learn how automation advances veterinary sciences to improve both animal and human health.

In Vitro Diagnostics

Optimize your pre- and post-analytic workflows with tailored automation solutions. Improve IVD sample integrity, speed, and efficiency in your clinical lab.
Clinical diagnostics

Forensics

Explore forensic applications like DNA profiling and organic extraction for accurate analysis of forensic samples.

Pharma & Biopharma

Hamilton automated solutions & pioneering process sensors for the pharmaceutical & biopharmaceutical industries help streamline your discovery, research, and production workflows.
Pharma and biopharma

Biotechnology

Modern biotechnology drives innovation across various industries. With a vital role in upstream & downstream processing, biotech utilizes genetic engineering for global solutions.
Biotechnology applications

Manufacturing

Discover precision liquid deposition solutions for scalable manufacturing—from lateral flow assays and biosensors to microneedle coating for pharmaceuticals.
Liquid deposition

Analytical Chemistry

See how Hamilton empowers laboratories with precision equipment and automated workflows for sample preparation, chemical analysis, and analytical chemistry applications.
analytical chemistry

What Are Lab Applications in Life Science?

Lab applications are defined scientific workflows performed in laboratory settings to support research, diagnostics, or biomanufacturing. Each application is designed to answer a specific biological question, generate reliable data, or fulfill a regulatory need.

Examples of lab applications include:

  • Precision Fermentation
  • Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
  • Cell-based assays
  • Drug screening
  • LC-MS (Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry)
  • Environmental or clinical sample testing

These workflows can be manual, semi-automated, or fully automated depending on throughput, sample type, and compliance requirements.

 Tools and Technologies That Enable Lab Applications

Lab applications rely on a wide range of technologies and techniques to ensure precision, consistency, and scalability. These tools are not applications themselves—they are enablers that support the efficient and reproducible execution of lab workflows.

Common tools and technologies include:

  • Sample handling automation: Liquid handling platforms, decappers, dilution and dispensing systems
  • Sample storage automation: Automated storage systems for ambient to -80 °C labware management
  • Precision monitoring: Real-time tracking of critical process parameters like pH, dissolved oxygen and cell density
  • Measurement technologies: high-precision syringes and pumps
  • Digital integration: Laboratory information management systems (LIMS), scheduling and data analysis tools

Together, these solutions streamline operations, reduce manual errors, and ensure data quality across diverse lab applications.