PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
S-LAB™ Automated Plate Handler
The S-LAB™ range of automated plate handler is an entry-level automation solution designed for multiple applications and ease of use.
With its on-board computer, it is capable of operating standalone, loading plates into a wide variety of automatable benchtop instruments from various manufacturers. For an ever growing list of standard instruments, we can offer rapid installation. For other instruments we can provide a bespoke integration service. Control is simple. S-LAB can be controlled via an intuitive user interface on a laptop, tablet or smartphone. Connection is via Ethernet or LAN.
RESOURCES
- Brochures: S-LAB
- Publications: S-LAB Application Notes
S-LAB™ Basic Automated Plate Handler
As standard, the S-LAB Basic comes complete with 2 bases and stacks (for input and output sample plates), control software, the connecting bracket for the specified integrated laboratory instrument, and setup instructions.
Seamless out-of-the-box integration with the following instruments:
- Hidex Sense
- Tecan Hydrospeed
- Tecan Spark
- BMG PHERAstar
- IntelliCyt iQue High throughput screener
- Nexcelom Celigo
- Synentec Cellavista
- Molecular Devices Spectromax range, Pico, iD3/iD5, I3x (with and without MiniMax)
- Thermo Multidrop Combi
- GE InCell 6500

Benefits of the S-LAB™ Basic Automated Plate Handler
Compact plate handler (portrait or landscape), with the reliability of a robotic arm. Can fit within a standard laboratory safety cabinet
Improves laboratory productivity with walk-away automation
S-LAB™ Pro Automated Plate Handler
The S-LAB Pro is our enhanced automated plate handler, with its on-board computer it is capable of operating standalone, loading plates into a wide variety of automatable benchtop instruments from various manufacturers. With its six stack bases, five stacks, two nests, a barcode reader and other elements as standard this is the ultimate entry-level automation solution for a wide variety of laboratory workflows.
The S-LAB’s flexibility allows easy integration with instruments from leading suppliers, offering a cost-effective automation solution for all your science needs.

Additional benefits of the S-LAB™ Pro Automated Plate Handler
Barcode reading and optical plate sensing for reliable, unattended operation
Efficient handling of microplates; capacity up to 100 unlidded/80 lidded
Handles lidded microplates providing sterility for cell-based or sensitive assays
Delidding option on a nest
IQ/OQ certification available
Applications for S-LAB integrations
/ Thermo Multidrop Combi, Wellwash
/ Tecan HydroFlex, HydroSpeed, D300e
/ Gyger Certus
/ Cybio Felix
/ Intellicyte iQue Screener/Plus
/ Nexcelom Celigo Imaging Cytometer
/ Syntec CELLAVISTA
/ Zeiss CD7 (Celldisover 7)
/ GE IN Cell Analyser
/ Hidex Sense
/ Molecular Devices SpectraMax
/ Perkin Elmer Envision and Nivo
/ Tecan Infinite, SPARK
/ Thermo Fluoroskan, Luminoskan, Multiskan, Varioskan
/ Miltenyi MQX, MQ10, MQ16
/ Thermo Quant Studio