HUDSON LAB AUTOMATION
Automated Liquid Dispensing Systems
We offer a range of automated laboratory liquid dispensing systems from Hudson Lab Automation. Contact our team to find out more.
Transforming Liquid Handling Into High‑Performance Automation
Hudson Lab Automation’s liquid dispensing systems deliver precise, reliable, and flexible automation for laboratories handling everything from small‑volume pipetting to high‑throughput reagent dispensing.
Designed to streamline workflows and reduce errors, these instruments integrate seamlessly into standard lab environments, including fume hoods and biosafety cabinets, while supporting a wide range of labware formats. With intuitive software, compatibility with over 200 third‑party instruments, and guided operation technology, technicians can execute complex or unfamiliar protocols confidently and efficiently.
At Verulam Scientific we provide access to Hudson’s full range of automated solutions, from the versatile SOLO™ pipettor to high‑speed reagent dispensers, microplate washers, and advanced filtration systems, supporting applications across genomics, proteomics, microbiology, synthetic biology, and clinical research.
SOLO™ Automated Liquid Handler
The Hudson SOLO™ Liquid Handler is an innovative automated pipettor, designed to streamline liquid handling processes in research, pharmaceutical, and clinical laboratories.
With its small footprint, flexibility, and user-friendly interface, the SOLO liquid handler offers unparalleled convenience and efficiency in pipetting tasks.
Available in single, 8, and 12–channel configurations, the SOLO™ Automated Liquid Handler is a flexible automated pipetting system built around industry-standard pipette technology, integrated with Hudson’s precision motor drive for improved consistency and throughput.
The SOLO can be loaded and operated manually, but is also compatible with robotic arms such as Hudson’s PlateCrane™ SciClops™ arm. The small footprint and open design of the SOLO automated liquid handler provide easy integration with accessories, such as heating and cooling nests, incubators, magnetic bead nests, automatable centrifuges, microplate readers, and more.
Specifications
| Dispensing | Single channel – 1 µL to 10 mL; optional pump assembly for bulk dispensing 8 & 12 channel : 1 – 10 µL pipette head; 5 – 200 µL pipette head; 20 – 1000 µL pipette head |
| Volume | Broad volume range: to 1000 µL for the multi-tip heads, to 10 mL for the single-tip heads. |
| Plate Capacity | 4, 6, 8, 10,12 microplate positions available |
| Optional Microplate Gripper | Move plates to accessories on the deck or other instruments with the left hand or right hand extension options |
| Plate Format | SBS standard footprint, any well configuration; 8-, 24-, 96-, 384- and 1536-well microplate compatible. Enquire about custom nests. |
| Tubes, Flasks and Vials | Any SLAS/ANSI compatible formats |
| Housing material | Stainless steel main deck; painted steel upper arm covers over machined aluminium structural components |
| Spill Protection | All electronics protected by solid, non-penetrated cover to prevent any leakage onto electrical devices |
| Arm Mechanism | Horizontal Travel/Vertical Stroke: x = 57 cm y = 24 cm; z = 10 cm |
| Size (H x W x D) | 61 x 75 x 50 cm for a 4-microplate position SOLO |
| Weight | 23kg |
| Power Requirements | 120 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60Hz, 2 Amps Max at 120 |
| Computer Interface | RS-232 serial cable |
| Precision |
For a 20 – 200 µL pipette, recommended operating volumes begin at 20 µL (10% of nominal volume), in line with ISO 8655 standards. Within this range: Precision: typically ≤1.5% CV at lower volumes, improving to ≤0.6% CV at higher volumes Accuracy: typically ±1 – 3%, depending on volume |
| Speed |
Average timings based on filling each well of a 96 well plate with 5 µL of liquid, one well at a time: Aspirate from a reservoir (same point each time) 1.43 mins Copy plate – well by well with no tip changes 6.18 mins Copy plate – well by well with 96 tip changes 29.04 mins |
Applications
The SOLO Liquid Handler was developed to meet the growing need throughout the research, pharmaceutical and clinical communities for a high-resolution, compact robotic pipettor. It can be adapted to any research activity which requires the accurate addition, removal, and mixing of liquid samples and reagents – including those containing live cells. The SOLO can be integrated with other automated instruments for seamless process control and flexibility.
Applications include:
- DNA Extraction
- Microbiome/Microbiota Research
- Oligo Pooling
- Oligo Purification
- Gene Assembly
- DNA and RNA Normalization
- Synthetic Biology
- Plasmid Preparation
- Fungal, Yeast, Bacterial Colony Picking
- Colony Plating
- DNA Transformation into Bacteria
- Protein Binding
- Protein Expression & Purification
- Handling Non-Standard Sample Plates
- ELISA
- Serial Dilutions
Micro10x™ Reagent Dispenser
Hudson Lab Automation’s Micro 10x™ Microplate Reagent Dispenser offers compact 8- and 12-channel high-throughput, accurate bulk reagent dispensing for microplates or racks of 96 tubes. It never needs calibration because its ceramic, positive-displacement pump head is factory-calibrated and does not wear. The leading competitors require frequent calibration and the purchase of replacement dispensing cassettes. Micro10x Microplate Reagent Dispenser dispenses volumes down to approximately 10 ul per channel and provides features to ensure a clean, full dispense of various liquids.
The Micro10x Microplate Reagent Dispenser can be loaded and operated with the touchpad provided but is also fully compatible with SoftLinx™ Lab Automation Software and robotic plate loader systems, such as PlateCrane™ SciClops™ Robotic Arm, or track-based microplate delivery systems, such as the LabLinx™ System, for unparalleled throughput and ease-of-setup.
The Micro10x Microplate Reagent Dispenser dispenses liquids in volumes down to 10 uL, and is the only small dispenser capable of tip-touch–off to ensure a clean dispense of high surface-tension fluids. Optional valving allows the Micro10x to select any one of up to 10 bottles for reagents, buffers, culture media, or solvents.
Specifications
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 17.8 x 25.7 x 40.1 cm |
| Plate Types |
ANSI/SLAS standard microplates SBS-standard microplate (from low-profile 1536-well plates to tall, 96 deep-well plates, maximum 55mm in height) Petri dishes and OmniTrays |
| Precision |
>5 μL CV <3% 2 μL – 5 μL CV <5% |
| Pump Sizes | 0.25″ or 0.375″ barrel |
| Sterilisation | Fully autoclavable liquid path |
| Configuration |
Landscape: 12-nozzle dispensing Portrait: 8-nozzle dispensing |
| Dispense Times – for an entire plate (using 12-nozzle manifold, 50% pump speed) |
96 wells, 100uL per well, 15 seconds 96 wells, 25uL per well, 9 seconds 384 wells, 25uL per well, 24 seconds 384 wells, 10uL per well, 18 seconds 1536 wells, 5uL per well, 63 seconds |
RapidWash™ High Speed Microplate Washer
The RapidWash™ high-speed microplate washer for 96-well and 384-well microplates offers high-throughput washing for ELISAs, cellular assays, and other processes requiring washing and aspirating.
With its small footprint the RapidWash High Speed Microplate Washer fits comfortably in all robotic workstations as well as on laboratory benches. The Rapidwash can be used as a standalone microplate washer or it can be integrated into Hudson Lab Automation designed workstations. A software API is available for integration into other schedulers or automation platforms. Combine the RapidWash with an automated pipettor, reagent dispenser, robotic arm and microplate stacks for hours of hands-off processing.
Applications
- ELISA (Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay)
- FIA (Fluorescent Immuno Assay)
- LIA (Luminescent Immuno Assay)
- Cytotoxicity Assays
- Agglutination Assays
Specifications
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 28.2 x 38.1 x 31.2 cm |
| Dispense Pressure | 9 – 15 psi (0.6 – 1 bar) |
| Dispense Volume Precision |
>5 μL – <2% CV 2 – 5 μL – <5% CV |
| Air Supply | 40 – 80psi; 1SCFM |
| Vacuum | -25 in. Hg (minimum); 1.2 SCFM |
| Electrical | 115/220 VAC, 2 Amps |
| Configuration | Available in 192-nozzle and 96-nozzle dispense/wash heads |
FilterPress™ DNA, RNA and Protein Extractions and Purification
The FilterPress™, a powerful alternative to vacuum nests, magnetic beads and centrifuges for the separation of a variety of materials. The main applications are DNA, RNA, plasmid and protein extraction and purification, as well as solid-phase extractions.
The upper nest supports a wide range of filter/spin plates and SPE columns.
Any SBS format microplate can be used as a collection plate in the lower nest, and when empty, the nest acts as a waste trough.
Both the temperature and pressure of the air used to push fluids through the filter plates or columns are automatically controlled by software.
Both nests are accessible to the SOLO™ pipettor if placed by its side, and a Micro10x™ reagent dispenser can be included to add a wide variety of wash and elution buffers to the filter plate or column in the upper nest. The FilterPress™ is perfect for designing fully automated DNA extraction, RNA extraction and protein extraction workstations.
Applications
The FilterPress has been designed to run commercial kits that extract DNA, RNA, and proteins from a variety of sources, including:
- Soil
- Plants
- Bacteria
- Blood
- Urine
- Saliva
One of the main applications of the FilterPress in the life sciences field is the isolation and purification of nucleic acids and proteins from various sources. It can be employed in a wide range of protocols:
- DNA Extraction
- DNA Purification
- RNA Extraction
- RNA Purification
- Solid Phase Extraction (SPE)
- Oligo Purification
- Protein Expression & Purification
- Plasmid Mini-Prep
Specifications
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 30.5 x 42 x 47 cm |
| Plate Types |
ANSI/SLAS footprint filter plates or column arrays 96-, 48-, 24-position, or any other ANSI/SLAS microplate format |
| Filtration Pressure | Programmable, from 0 to half the air supply pressure |
| Filter Column Dimensions | ANSI SLAS-standard footprint, 2.5 – 8.9 cm height |
| Collection Plate Dimensions | ANSI SLAS-standard footprint, 1.0 – 5.1 cm height |
| Air Supply | 60 – 120psi (4.1 – 8.3 bar); 10 SCFM @ 100psi maximum flow |
| Operating Temperature | Ambient – 100°C (with Heater Option) |
| Computer Interface | RS232 |
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Why Choose Verulam Scientific?
Verulam Scientific is the UK distributor for many highly reputable US and European manufacturers, and we are committed to providing unrivalled quality on products and services. Our curated team of industry professionals have been delivering innovative solutions and reliable instruments to customers since 2009. Click the link below to speak to a member of our expert team and discuss your bespoke requirements.
What Do Our Customers Say?
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Automated Liquid Dispensing Systems FAQs
Can the Automated Liquid Dispensing Systems From Hudson Lab Automation be Used in Standard Laboratory Environments Such as Fume Hoods or Biosafety Cabinets?
Yes. Hudson Lab Automation’s automated liquid dispensing systems are compact and designed to fit seamlessly into typical lab spaces, including fume hoods and biosafety cabinets.
Do Hudson Lab Automation's Liquid Dispensing Systems Integrate with Other Laboratory Instruments?
All Hudson’s automated liquid dispensing systems integrate with over 200 third‑party instruments and they support comprehensive data tracking and regulatory compliance through the intuitive SoftLinx™ software.
Are the Automated Liquid Dispensing Systems Easy for End Users to Operate?
Yes. Hudson Lab Automation systems feature user‑friendly interfaces and guided operation technology, enabling end users to run protocols confidently, even when tasks are unfamiliar.
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