Solution Reduces Workflow Time From Hours to Minutes. Image Credit: Beckman Coulter Life Sciences INDIANAPOLIS – (June 18, 2024) – Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a global leader in laboratory automation and innovation, accelerates high-throughput genomic sample preparation workflows to deliver results faster with the launch of its Biomek Echo One System. The new solution provides versatile integrated acoustic liquid handling options for applications in genomic workflows, including high-throughput isothermal DNA assemblies and NGS library sample preparations.
The Biomek Echo One System combines two Beckman Coulter Life Sciences core liquid handling instruments: the Echo 525 Acoustic Liquid Handler and the Biomek i7 Hybrid Workstation, which can be integrated with existing laboratory automation instrumentation. The new platform can seamlessly execute library preparation steps such as extraction, fragmentation, ligation, normalization and pooling along with requisite actions such as centrifugation, shaking and thermal incubation in one automated method. “The launch of the Biomek Echo One System represents a paradigm shift in high-throughput genomic sample preparation, enabling laboratories to get critical research results faster than before”, said Ewan Grant, Senior Director of the Biotech Workflow Solutions Business Unit.
“Combining the power of the Echo 525 instrument for miniaturized dispensing with the modularity of the Biomek i7 liquid handle.
