BRAND Liquid Handling Station: Compact automation for more efficient pipetting
As laboratory workflows become increasingly focused on smaller sample volumes, precision and efficiency are more important than ever. In applications such as PCR, qPCR, and ELISA, even small pipetting variations can affect results. By automating repetitive liquid-handling tasks, laboratories improve consistency, save time, and use their resources more effectively.
The BRAND Liquid Handling Station (LHS) brings the benefits of automated pipetting to laboratories without the complexity, footprint or cost often associated with larger automation systems.
Precision and efficiency in every workflow
Designed to automate common, repetitive pipetting tasks, the BRAND Liquid Handling Station delivers precise and consistent liquid dispensing across a wide range of applications. It can handle volumes as low as 1 µL, making it well suited to workflows where accuracy is critical and sample volumes are limited.
The LHS automates repetitive pipetting tasks to support consistent liquid handling, while reducing the time required to complete routine workflows by up to 70%.
Flexible automation for a wide range of applications
Versatility is at the heart of the BRAND Liquid Handling Station. With seven freely configurable work positions, the system accommodates a variety of labware formats, including PCR tubes and strips, microcentrifuge tubes, reservoirs, and 96- and 384-well plates.
This flexibility makes it suitable for a broad range of routine liquid handling applications, including:
- PCR and qPCR: Precise dispensing of samples and master mixes.
- ELISA and enzyme assays: Consistent liquid transfers for assay preparation.
- Serial dilutions: Repeatable preparation of dilution series.
- Assay-ready plates: Automated preparation of plates for downstream analysis.
- Plate replication and reformatting: Transfer samples between 96- and 384-well plate formats.
- Sample preparation: General liquid transfers across individual vessels, strips and microplates.
With single-channel and eight-channel liquid handling options, laboratories can choose a configuration that fits their application and workflow needs. The system also supports cherry-picking, allowing users to transfer selected samples individually when needed.
Easy-to-use software, without the need for programming
Automation doesn't have to mean complicated setup. The BRAND Liquid Handling Station features intuitive software that lets users create new methods or adapt existing protocols in minutes, without extensive programming knowledge.
Simulation capabilities help users review methods before running them, while email and sound notifications support convenient workflow monitoring.
This straightforward operation makes the LHS an accessible entry point into laboratory automation, whether you're looking to standardise an existing process or introduce automated pipetting for the first time.
Compact design for space-conscious laboratories
With a footprint of approximately 60 × 49 cm and a height of just 53 cm, the BRAND Liquid Handling Station delivers practical automation while conserving valuable benchtop space. Its compact design and space-saving front door make it a good fit for laboratories with limited workspace.
Make routine pipetting more efficient with BRAND
From preparing PCR master mixes to running serial dilutions and reformatting microplates, the BRAND Liquid Handling Station helps laboratories bring greater consistency and efficiency to everyday liquid handling.
If your team regularly performs repetitive pipetting tasks, the LHS offers a practical way to reduce manual workload, save time and introduce automation without investing in a large-scale system.
Interested in the BRAND Liquid Handling Station? Contact the Lab Supply team to discuss your application and find out whether the LHS is the right fit for your laboratory.