Hamilton Robotics introduces the Hamilton VANTAGE, a highly flexible, multi-purpose pipetting platform that features a new linear motor design and contact-free NanoPulse pipetting technology covering a volume range of 100 nL - 1 mL. The VANTAGE features an expandable design. Labs requiring increased walk-away time, high throughputs or large capacities can upgrade their bench-top VANTAGE pipettor at any time with a Logistics Cabinet, which offers innovative tip and plate shuttling from below the pipetting deck and customizable, smart waste solutions. A telescopic, vertical Track Gripper can also be added to transport samples from below- or off-deck third-party devices such as thermal cyclers, centrifuges, washers, readers, sealers, peelers and incubators. In addition to the hardware, INSTINCT V software offers automation intelligence, making VANTAGE accessible to varying user levels. The graphical Assay Editor allows a user to program in a "lab person's language" while the XSL Editor can be used for more complex programming tasks. INSTINCT V's resource-optimized, dynamic Scheduler allows users to run the same or different assays in parallel on an instrument while other users connect remotely to write methods for new assays. INSTINCT V also provides remote system monitoring via smart phones, tablets or any web-enabled device, which increases walk-away time for overnight and weekend runs.

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