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Automated Sample Storage

Quality and expertise in sample management

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Lab tech loading samples into Hamilton BiOS

Sample storage solutions tailored to meet your laboratory’s needs

Our innovative, humidity- and temperature-controlled sample storage and retrieval systems boost scientific throughput and accuracy. Hamilton’s reliable solutions mean you can focus on what truly matters—groundbreaking research and advancements.

With unparalleled customer service, support, and training, we also help you throughout the life of your storage platform. We offer flexible and reliable systems based on your storage temperature and sample capacity needs.

What you can expect

  • Enhance Sample Integrity

    Automated storage systems precisely track, record, and maintain consistent temperature to ensure sample stability.

  • Reclaim Valuable Time

    Your minutes are precious. Spend less time managing samples and more time focusing on high-value tasks with automation.

  • Store More in Less

    Automated lab freezers help provide an ultra-efficient workflow that requires less lab space than manual freezer farms.

Explore all Automated Sample Storage

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-80°C Sample Storage

BiOS

BiOS is Hamilton’s premier minus 80°C freezer for medium- and large-capacity storage. This ultra-low temperature freezer maintains the integrity of your biological sample storage throughout automation. With customizable size and capacity, this minus 80°C freezer can be scaled to fit your storage needs.

-80°C Sample Storage

SAM HD Pro

The SAM HD Pro lab freezer is your solution for high-density storage with a small footprint. This compact lab freezer is capable of ultra-low temperatures down to minus 80°C to ensure sample integrity. The SAM HD Pro sample freezer makes automated storage quick and easy.

Ambient, +4°C, -20°C Sample Storage

Verso

Hamilton Verso is a modular compound management system for automated storage at temperatures from ambient to minus 20°C for high-throughput applications. This compound and sample storage system can easily be configured to meet your needs.

Ambient, +4°C, -20°C Sample Storage

Verso Q-Series

Verso Q-Series automated freezer storage systems allow you to spend less time managing your samples. Verso Q20, Verso Q50, and Verso Q75 automated ambient to minus 20°C freezers feature large storage capacities in extremely compact footprints.

Labware optimized for use with all Hamilton RackWare, automated sample storage platforms, and decapping devices.

Consumables, Labware & Accessories

RackWare

RackWare optimized for use with all Hamilton's sample storage tubes, automated sample storage platforms, and decapping devices.

Interior of Hamilton's Verso automated sample storage system

What is Automated Sample Storage?

Automated sample storage is a process by which lab samples are stored, tracked, and retrieved using sample management software and systems. Sample storage systems typically include platforms and labware designed to handle the storage of samples in life science laboratories. These systems are often equipped with advanced features that enable accuracy and precision when storing large sample quantities.

Automated sample management is particularly useful for the long-term storage of samples. This eliminates the need for manual handling and reduces the risk of human error. Freezer storage is a common application for automated sample management, as many samples require strict storage conditions to maintain their integrity.

SAM HD Pro Remote Monitoring

How Can Effective Sample Storage Help Researchers?

Sample storage systems enable researchers to store and track samples with high accuracy and precision, while also providing quality control capabilities. The storage conditions of the samples must be carefully monitored to ensure their stability and viability over time. A number of factors, including temperature, humidity, and light exposure, can affect sample quality and must be carefully controlled. Automated sample management systems can be programmed to maintain specific storage conditions and alert researchers if any deviations occur.

Simple, Powerful Automation Software

Our automated sample storage platforms run on the powerful, easy-to-use INSTINCT S software, which allows users to run daily operations easily with minimal training.

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INSTINCT S is our powerful sample management software that is available across all Hamilton automated sample storage platforms - Verso Q-Series, Verso, Verso Dx, SAM HD Pro, and BiOS systems. The beauty of INSTINCT S is its simplicity; the software allows users to operate the automated sample storage system with minimal training.

Additionally, the software's dynamic Application Programming Interface (API) is able to interact directly with a laboratory information management system (LIMS) or with Hamilton liquid handling workstations.

Automated Sample Storage 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.

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.

Services

Ensure the longevity of your Hamilton automated sample storage system and safety of your precious samples by choosing a Hamilton service contract. Investment in a high-performance automated storage system sets high expectations of quality, reliability, and precision.

Hamilton’s automated sample storage system training courses have been specifically developed to cover the requirements and needs of its diverse customer base. User-level training is intended to train users on system operations, and service training qualifies technicians to perform maintenance, diagnostic troubleshooting, and error recovery.

Backed by world-class service and support.

For over 75 years, the Hamilton name has been recognized globally for its unwavering commitment to quality. That pledge extends to creating long-term customer partnerships. We're proud to offer in-depth training courses, on-site field support, custom product builds, and so much more.

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