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Automate your lab with the Hamilton Microlab Prep—compact, precise, and efficient.

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How It's Used

Transition from manual pipetting to automation with the benchtop Microlab Prep. Hamilton's 70+ years of expertise delivers laboratory-grade precision in a compact, affordable liquid handler designed to fit your lab space and budget. See how it's being used by bench scientists around the world. 

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Hamilton Microlab Prep 

Your Lab’s Ideal Benchtop Automated Liquid Handler

Take your first step into automation with time-tested Hamilton quality packed into an affordable liquid handler. Since our founding more than 70 years ago, Hamilton has been dedicated to developing the highest quality automated liquid handling platforms to support scientific research across the globe.

The Hamilton Microlab Prep packs our signature quality and efficiency into a small liquid handler workstation that easily fits on a lab bench or in many biological safety cabinets. The Microlab Prep is the solution to make your workflows faster, more precise, and more convenient than ever. Get ready to revolutionize the work in your lab by replacing manual pipetting with the efficiency and accuracy of the Microlab Prep.

Common applications Genomics, Nucleic Acid Extraction, PCR Set-Up, Protein Sciences, Protein Purification

  • Pipetting Technology
    CO-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.

  • Transport Solutions
    CO-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.

  • Software
    Graphical User Interface

    For Easy Operation

    The intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) makes operation as simple as a smartphone app. Get started developing, editing, and running protocols without the need for automation or coding expertise.

  • Machine Vision
    Labware Detection and Verification

    For Fast Protocol Development

    A camera mounted on top of the workstation detects and identifies labware placed on the deck. This visual recognition simplifies the process of programming new protocols by eliminating the need to scroll through long lists of options. It also ensures accurate verification of labware during protocol execution, helping to prevent loading errors.

Unlock the Benefits of Microlab Prep

Achieve accurate, consistent results with Hamilton’s trusted CO-RE II  pipetting technology.

Easily create and run protocols with intuitive, powerful software powered by a graphical interface.

Save space with a compact design, perfect for small labs and biosafety cabinets.

Reduce hands-on time and minimize errors by automating tedious, routine pipetting.

Simple, but Powerful Automation Software

Automation software doesn’t need to be complicated or difficult to use. With the Microlab Prep automated liquid handler, programming is easier than ever. The system features a touchscreen with a graphical user interface that can design and run protocols with only a few taps.

Meet the Microlab Prep

Explore the features and capabilities of the Microlab Prep in our fully immersive, 3D product tour. This intuitive tour lets you navigate the product from every angle, offering a deep dive into its performance, design, and versatility. 

Don’t stop there. Bring the Microlab Prep into your own lab with our augmented reality (AR) feature. See how the compact design seamlessly fits into your workspace, in real time. With just a few taps, visualize the product in action and see firsthand how it integrates with your existing setup.

Unlock the Full Potential of the Microlab Prep

Explore our compatible devices and accessories to expand the capabilities of your benchtop automated liquid handler.

  • A fantastic tool for automating areas of assays with high potential for analyst error.

    The Microlab Prep is a fantastic tool for automating areas of assays with high potential for analyst error. Not only will the machine run portions of assays with 100% accuracy, it will allow analysts to work on other lab functions while the Microlab is operating, boosting our lab efficiency. The software makes programming assays simple.

    Brett Johnson, Research Assistant
    Charles River Laboratories

Microlab Prep Specifications

Microlab Prep Specifications

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System Dimensions

Height
60.4 cm to 71.63 cm (1 ft, 11.78 in to 2 ft, 4.2 in)
Width
53.1 cm to 57.2 cm (1 ft, 8.91 in to 1 ft, 10.52 in)
Depth
61.7 cm to 66.55 cm (2 ft, 0.29 in to 2 ft, 2.2 in)

General Specifications

Weight
41.6 kg

Transport Tools

CO-RE Gripper
Standard

Platform/Accessories

Capacity (ANSI/SLAS Positions)
8
Device Integration
Hamilton Heater Shaker, Hamilton Heater Cooler

Sample Loading and Tracking Options

Sample Loading
Manual
Barcode Scanner
Manual

Pipetting Options

1 mL Channels
Up to 2
5 mL Channels
n/a
Fluid Motion X1 Channels
n/a
MagPip Channels
n/a
Multi-Probe Head Option
8
Pipetting Range 1
1 µL - 1000 µL

Operating Temperature Range

15 ºC to 35 ºC

1 Depending on Configuration

Microlab Prep 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.

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Expert service and support for your Hamilton Microlab Prep including installations, preventative maintenance, and more.

Hamilton is excited to offer customers an upgrade to their Microlab Prep to our state-of-the-art CO-RE II pipetting technology.

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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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