SLAS 2026

Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening

Precision in Every Connection

Precision extends beyond pipetting into every aspect of laboratory automation: innovative platforms, seamless integration, digital connectivity, and application-driven design built on collaborative partnerships. Visit our booth to see how Hamilton delivers precision in every connection across your lab. 

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Digitalization

Hamilton connects labs through intelligent digital tools that monitor and optimize instrument performance. Our software ecosystem transforms standalone instruments into smart, connected systems. From cloud-based fleet management to AI-assisted scheduling, we deliver the insights that keep your lab running at peak efficiency. 

  

Experience our digital platforms live at the booth. 

 

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HamiltonOne

Cloud-based monitoring across all your instruments

HamiltonOne delivers real-time monitoring, trace file access, environmental tracking, and maintenance insights for instruments across single or multiple sites. Currently supports STAR, STAR V, VANTAGE, and Microlab Prep. Centralized documentation supports audit readiness and optimizes utilization with predictive maintenance capabilities.

Talk to us at SLAS about HamiltonOne for your lab.

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Revolution Lab Scheduling Software

Python-powered scheduling for integrated lab automation systems

Revolution delivers dynamic scheduling with real-time adaptability, forward planning, and an in-app Python editor with AI assistance. 3D simulation supports workflow testing before execution. From drag-and-drop to advanced scripting, Revolution scales with your expertise for multi-device workcells.

See Revolution demos at the booth. 

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Webinar

Revolution in Action

Join Hamilton experts, Dhireshan Gadiagellan and Del Ray Jackson, as they spotlight Revolution, a robust and extensible lab automation software platform from UK Robotics with a user‑first design philosophy. Explore its cloud‑deployed architecture that combines a dynamic scheduler, labware storage manager, and an AI coding assistant with Python‑powered customization. Featuring an intuitive UI and 3D digital twin visualization, Revolution complements Hamilton’s proven hardware performance with the flexibility to integrate virtually any device, empowering customers to build and scale automation systems with confidence and control.

Register for the Revolution webinar, then meet our software team at SLAS.

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Innovation

Hamilton's latest solutions represent years of engineering focused on solving real lab challenges. New pipetting technologies, modular automation components, and intelligent software improve throughput, accuracy, and walk-away time with features designed for modern laboratory workflows.

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NIMBUS

Air displacement accuracy in a compact design

Whether you're running PCR setups, serial dilutions, or sample normalization, NIMBUS delivers walk-away automation in a footprint that fits your bench. New CO-RE II Fluid Motion pipetting technology and an integrated touchscreen facilitate intuitive interaction, transitioning manual workflows to automated processes.

Visit us at SLAS to see NIMBUS live and discuss your application.

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LabLync

From tall towers to benchtop integrations

Six configurable options for modular plate transport, seamlessly integrate with Hamilton platforms or third-party devices with crash detection features designed to protect samples during transport.
Whether you're connecting multiple instruments or expanding a STAR system, LabLync offers flexible plate handling for integrated workflows.

Stop by the booth to explore LabLync configurations. 

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Microlab Prep

Something big is coming for benchtop automated liquid handling.

Meet the Microlab Prep, Hamilton's most accessible liquid handler for bench scientists. Features such as camera-based labware detection, capacitive liquid level detection with clot sensing, and CO-RE II pipetting deliver walk-away automation through simple touchscreen workflows, no programming required.  

Stop by our booth to learn more about what's new.

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ZEUS X5

OEM 5 mL pipetting with replaceable heads

Building on the proven ZEUS X1 platform, the ZEUS X5 delivers 5 mL volume capacity with CO-RE technology and customer-replaceable pipette heads in a durable, slim body design. Built for integrators and manufacturers with onboard adjustable tilt, integrated Z-axis control, and built-in liquid level detection that supports shorter development timelines.

Talk to our OEM team at SLAS about ZEUS X5 specifications. 

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Climate-Friendly Automated Sample Storage Solutions

Choose Green. Choose Hamilton.

Sustainable labs save energy, reduce waste, and drive innovation. Hamilton's entire line of automated sample storage systems now uses 100% green refrigerants, enabling labs to reduce their environmental impact while staying ahead of global regulations.  

Learn more about our green initiative at the show.

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Collaboration

Hamilton partners with OEM customers, integrators, research institutions, and commercial labs to develop solutions through co-creation and shared expertise. We bring decades of liquid handling knowledge to solve your unique challenges together.

 

Connect with our partnership team at SLAS to explore collaboration opportunities. 

 

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Tutorial: UK Robotics

Revolution in Action: User-Driven Software for Cloud-Powered Integration

Hamilton continues to deliver industry-leading automated liquid handling systems while expanding capabilities to enable fully integrated automation solutions. In this session, Dhireshan Gadiagellan will showcase our next-generation lab automation software platform featuring cloud architecture, dynamic scheduling, AI coding assistance, and 3D digital twin visualization. Revolution empowers you to integrate virtually any device and scale automation with confidence. Do not miss this opportunity to see how flexibility meets proven performance.

Monday, Feb 9, 12:00 PM, Room 104B.

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Tutorial: Allen Institute for Immunology

Enhancing Human Immune Profiling and Research Through Automated NGS Library Preparation on the Hamilton NGS STAR Assay Ready Workstation

Peter Wittig from the Allen Institute for Immunology will discuss how automating 10x Genomics GEM-X gene expression and spatial transcriptomic library preparation workflows on the Hamilton NGS STAR Assay Ready Workstation (ARW) has enabled scalable, high-throughput, and reproducible data generation for comprehensive human immune system studies.

Tuesday, Feb 10, 12:00 PM, Room 104B.

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Solution Spotlight: HealthTrackRx

Automation at Scale: Powering Next-Morning Diagnostics

Join Lynn Neff to explore how automation is not just a tool but a strategic lever, reshaping diagnostic capacity, accelerating turnaround times, and ensuring accuracy at scale. Attendees will gain insights into the evolving role of automation in molecular diagnostics and how it can drive both scientific and operational excellence. 

Monday, Feb 9, 1:00 PM, Solutions Spotlight Theater.

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Solution Spotlight: Hamilton

Standardizing the Future of Automated Chemistry

Automated chemistry faces major challenges in standardization and system integration. In this session, Michael Mouradian highlights two key initiatives moving the industry forward: a new standardized 1 mL glass vial, engineered with tight tolerances with versions that are automation-ready, and an off-the-shelf, modular single‑step chemistry platform developed with Hamilton. Together, these efforts aim to simplify workflows, reduce integration barriers, and accelerate the adoption of reliable automated chemistry solutions.

Monday, February 9, 1:00 PM, Room 205ABC

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Solution Spotlight: Satomic

Beyond the UI: Empowering Chemistry Through API-Driven Automation

Luke Nam, Director of Platform at Satomic, demonstrates how the Microlab Prep API enables programmatic workflow development in Python. Discover how API access connects liquid handling to modern software ecosystems, allowing seamless integration into automation pipelines for advanced, scalable chemistry workflows.

Monday, Feb 9, 5:30 PM, Solutions Spotlight Theater.

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Solution Spotlight: Hamilton

Toward More Reproducible Cell Biology: Confronting Hidden Variability in Cell Culture with Automation

Nadine Thaler, PhD, Head of Marketing Lab Automation at Hamilton, explores how automated, closed, and trackable workflows reduce hidden variability in cell culture. From 10‑day viral titer assays to primary cell culture and 3D spheroid generation, Hamilton’s STAR platforms enable consistent, reproducible biology while cutting hands‑on time by more than 80%.

Tuesday, February 10, 4:00 PM, Room 205ABC

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Solution Spotlight: Hamilton

Refrigeration Reinvented: Sustainable Solutions Across Hamilton’s Automated Storage Portfolio

Michelle Ng and Tobias Gafafer from Hamilton explore Hamilton’s eco-friendly refrigeration technology for automated storage systems—delivering compliance, sustainability, and cost savings.

Tuesday, Feb 10, 5:00 PM, Solutions Spotlight Theater.

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Webinar: Hands-Free, High-Throughput 10x Prep

Transforming 10x Genomics automation with Hamilton

Hamilton specialists Ryan Ghan and Brannon Orr, alongside 10x Genomics' Matthew Schepers, present automated 10x Genomics GEM-X library construction on the NGS STAR platform. Learn about validation data showing 100% passing performance metrics versus manual workflows and operator-independent consistency.

Watch the webinar, then visit our booth to discuss your NGS automation needs.

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Integration

Hamilton engineers precision into every connection across your lab ecosystem. Our platforms connect liquid handlers to storage systems, instruments to software, and workflows across multiple devices. We design open architectures with robust APIs that deliver seamless connectivity, enabling complex automation to work as one unified system.

Our integration specialists will be at the booth to discuss your multi-system workflow challenges.

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Compound Management

Automated sample storage with full traceability

VANTAGE integrated with Verso Q20 delivers hands-free retrieval, accessioning, automated decapping, aliquoting, recapping, and return to cryo-storage. Maintains cold chain integrity at -20°C with green refrigerant. Scalable for biobanking, liquid biopsy workflows, and clinical chemistry with consistent traceability and reduced contamination risk.

See this solution at SLAS and talk with our team about compound management workflows. 

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Application

Hamilton streamlines workflows across diverse life science applications, from NGS library prep to precision manufacturing. Our systems deliver increased throughput, reliable results, and flexible configurations designed to address specific research, diagnostic, and manufacturing needs. Whether you're miniaturizing assays, conserving precious reagents, or scaling production, we provide solutions optimized for your exact workflow.

Meet with our application scientists at the booth to discuss your workflow.

 

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Integrated BIOSPOT

Assay miniaturization with nanoliter precision

Integrated BIOSPOT combines liquid handling with non-contact PIPEJET technology, dispensing 7-70 nL drops with <3% CV. Automates serial dilutions and sample prep, then performs nanoliter dispensing onto plates, slides, or substrates. Applications include IC50 assays, dose-response curves, and microfluidic production with on-deck calibration and verification.

See Integrated BIOSPOT at our booth and discuss your application.

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Microlab PuriFY

Walkaway bead-based NGS cleanups

Microlab PuriFY automates bead-based cleanups from binding to elution, processing 1 to 96 samples in one hour. Features magnetic bead-based mixing, environmental monitoring, UV decontamination, and labware flexibility. Designed for library prep cleanups, size selection, and PCR purifications with no programming required.

Visit the booth for a live Microlab PuriFY demonstration.
 

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Ready to connect the dots?

Discover how we collaborate with our partners to build the future of automation together. Join the Connection & Collaboration journey by visiting the Hamilton booth to check in and collect your puzzle box, then use the app to navigate our partner network across the show floor. Collect a puzzle piece at every stop to see the full picture of our collaboration and enter the grand prize drawing.

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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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