NGS STAR V
No Barriers to Productivity
With spacious consumable storage, optimized devices, wide chemistry compatibility, and more, the NGS STAR V streamlines and scales NGS sample throughput.
NGS Automation for High-Throughput Laboratories
The NGS STAR V meets the demands of high-throughput NGS library preparation, efficiently processing large 96-sample sample batches and complex workflows with high speed, precision, and accuracy. The system is built upon our well-known Microlab STAR V automated liquid handler. Precise and accurate liquid handling is driven by CO-RE II Technology, used in the eight independent pipetting channels and the CO-RE 96-Probe Head, used for aspirating and dispensing into 96 wells simultaneously. Everything is controlled through the latest VENUS software.
Connect the NGS STAR V to a laboratory information management system (LIMS) to enhance walkaway automation and centralize control.
Any NGS Kit. Any Chemistry Vendor.
A wide range of optimized, qualified methods from leading industry partners empower time-efficient workflows. Together with hardware and software standardization, these methods help you to save time and sustain peak production efficiency. Expert Hamilton support along the way adds to the reliability you can expect.
Common applications Genomics, NGS Library Prep, Long-String Genomics, Pharma & Biopharma, Drug Discovery
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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 TechnologyCO-RE II Tip/Tool Attachment
The Key to Liquid Handling Workflow Excellence
The new CO-RE II technology assures more precise tip alignment, minimizing the risk of collisions. Also, tip coupling is faster which boosts productivity. Besides tips, a wide range of Hamilton tools are applicable with CO-RE II.
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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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Liquid Handling TechnologyMAD - 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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Liquid Handling TechnologyDual 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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Liquid Handling TechnologyTADM – 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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Liquid Handling TechnologyAnti-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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Liquid Handling TechnologyLFC - Liquid Fractionation Control
For Detecting Liquid Layers via Pressure Monitoring
Pressure-based monitoring method to detect liquid interfaces in layered samples like centrifuged blood or liquid-liquid chemical extractions. LFC simultaneously and rapidly identifies, separates, and aliquots up to 16 samples into various labware targets. It includes full sample traceability.
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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).
With an expansive deck layout, featuring optimized temperature control, you can keep pace with demand and technological advancementsevolutions.
Reduce the risk of time-consuming and costly sample reprocessing with highly precise, accurate, and consistent operation.
Rapidly pivot to different sample batch sizes, schedule with flexible workflow choices, and scale from small pilot to larger studies.
Maintain full oversight in high-throughput workflows through integrated barcode checks and real-time performance monitoring.
Explore the NGS STAR V
The NGS STAR V boasts an expanded deck layout, integrating all essential equipment for full walk-away NGS library preparation, ensuring high throughput, scalability, and accelerated workflow efficiency
On-Deck Thermal Cycler (ODTC), Optional
Consumables and Reagent Storage
Processing Positions
Temperature incubation and mixing
Transportation Tool
Automated Loading and Scanning
NGS STAR V Specifications
NGS STAR V Specifications
PrintSystem Dimensions
- Height
- 96 cm (3 ft, 1.8 in)
- Width
- 2 m (6 ft, 6.74 in)
- Depth
- 98 cm (3 ft, 2.58 in)
Transport Tools
- CO-RE Gripper
- Standard
- Internal Plate Gripper (IPG)
- Optional
Platform/Accessories
- Capacity (ANSI/SLAS Positions)
- 60
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
NGS STAR V 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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