Flexible Automated Pipetting System: MGISP-Smart 8

Overview

The MGISP-Smart 8 is a flexible, scalable automated liquid handling system built around an independent 8-channel pipetting head, designed for next-generation sequencing and general laboratory automation applications. It supports a wide range of interchangeable modules, including temperature control, shaker, magnetic, and PCR modules, so it can be configured for library preparation, nucleic acid extraction, sample pooling, and normalization. The pipetting head covers a broad volume range of 1 µL to 1000 µL and includes capacitive and pressure-based liquid-level detection (cLLD/pLLD) for accurate, reliable pipetting. An intuitive graphical software interface supports parallel processing and cherry-picking, while an open platform design allows compatibility with MGI and third-party consumables. Suitable for medium-throughput laboratories, the system combines adaptability with precision automation.

Flexible, Precise Pipetting

The MGISP-Smart 8 is equipped with 8 independent pipetting channels covering a volume range of 1 µL to 1000 µL, accommodating a wide range of experimental requirements. Capacitive and pressure liquid-level detection (cLLD and pLLD) support accurate, reliable pipetting across different sample types.

Customizable Modules

The system offers optional temperature control, shaker, magnetic, and PCR modules, allowing users to adapt the platform to specific workflows in genomics, proteomics, and beyond. This modularity lets laboratories configure the instrument around their own protocols rather than a fixed workflow.

Intuitive Software and Open Platform

A graphical interface and process editor support parallel processes and cherry-picking, streamlining complex laboratory procedures. The MGISP-Smart 8 is an open platform compatible with MGI and third-party consumables, giving laboratories flexibility in reagent and labware sourcing.

Applications

The MGISP-Smart 8 is suited to medium-throughput applications including next-generation sequencing library preparation, nucleic acid extraction, sample pooling, and normalization. When integrated with a microplate reader, it can also perform fully automated quantification and normalization or pooling of PCR libraries, DNB samples, and extracted products.

Intelligent Sensing

Sensing and barcode scanning functions reduce human error, ensure experimental stability, and automatically record critical experiment information. A rotatable gripper with real-time sensing ensures stable sample handling, while independent control of spacing, volume, and height adds further flexibility.

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