Biomek i-Series Learning Center

Unlock the productivity of your lab with the easy to use, precise, efficient, and scalable Biomek i-Series Automated Workstation.

Featuring state-of-the-art automation technology, the Biomek i-Series Workstation offers unparalleled efficiency and versatility, making it a go-to solution for the most demanding laboratory workflows like next-generation sequencing (NGS), synthetic biology, genomics research, proteomics, drug discovery, sample management, and functional screening.

Biomek workstations have been the hallmark of excellence since their debut in the mid-1980s, and have been featured in over 11,000 peer-reviewed publications, attesting to their unmatched reliability and performance.

 

Maximize Workflow Efficiency and Convenience with Demonstrated Methods

Streamline your workflows, particularly for next-generation sequencing, while preserving current protocols and utilizing your preferred chemistries and kits.

Our growing library of NGS sample prep methods enables you to quickly adopt automation, without having to write and optimize new methods.

Today, our library of NGS sample prep methods includes kits from your preferred vendors like Illumina, Roche, 10x Genomics, Qiagen, Cytiva, Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), Agilent and more.

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Effortless Workflow Automation Without Complex Programming

  • In a recent survey, 73% of current Biomek i-Series Workstation users indicated they never have to consult their IT department to pull reports from their Biomek Workstation. A simple graphical user interface allows the user to obtain first-rate results without the need to learn automation language.
  • Discover the remarkable power of the Biomek Method Launcher software, an empowering tool that allows users to effortlessly select, set up, run, and track methods with just a few clicks. Experience the proficiency of the DeckOptix Final Check remote monitoring system as it diligently analyzes the deck for any setup errors and proactively alerts you before each run.
  • The remarkable DART software package gathers data and synthesizes runtime information from Biomek log files to capture each manipulation of the sample during the course of the method.
  • Introducing SAMI EX software—a flexible, all-in-one solution designed to support various life sciences applications. This versatile software creates planned schedules with the benefits of an optimized, predictable static schedule.
  • SAMI Process Management software is a calendar organizational tool that allows the addition, monitoring, and planning of SAMI EX software methods and other events as part of user-defined processes.
  • Last but not least, the Biomek PowerPack software offers advanced tools to make programming data-intensive methods easy. The PowerPack software tools work together to bring new power and flexibility to the Biomek platform.

Biomek Software

 

Data Acquisition and Reporting Tool

 

DeckOptix Final Check

 

Adaptable Liquid Handler for Scalable Workflows

The Biomek i-Series is a versatile, flexible and modular automation solution that seamlessly integrates with numerous devices. Achieve precision, consistency, and scalability with minimal interference through walk-away automation.

Benefits

  • Optimize workflows and sample throughput
  • Improve data consistency and management
  • Ensure sample traceability
  • Enable scientists to do science
  • Efficiently utilize laboratory space

Device and Workflow Integrations

  • Integrated more than 300 devices from over 60 manufacturers across various laboratory settings, enabling diverse workflows
  • Enhanced user experience and streamlined data connectivity through the implementation of customized software tools

Cross-Functional Support

Our team of mechanical, systems and software engineers, project managers, service engineers, applications and software specialists, account managers, and experienced automation quoting specialists collaborate closely with you to exceed your expectations.

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Collective Expertise for Automated Workflows

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences is one of the many Life Sciences Companies at Danaher Corporation. Our sister life sciences companies include Aldevron, Cytiva, IDBS, Integrated DNA Technologies, Leica Microsystems, Molecular Devices, SCIEX and Phenomenex. Our combined expertise enables workflow innovation, automation of routine tasks and complex methods and software solutions to advance your research.

Download app notes, posters and case studies to discover how our combined expertise has enabled automated workflows for researchers.

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Downloadable Brochures

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Training Options

Citations

  1. Malinowska JM et al. Automated Sample Preparation and Data Collection Workflow for High-Throughput In Vitro Metabolomics. Metabolites. 2022 Jan 8;12(1):52. doi: 10.3390/metabo12010052. PMID: 35050173
  2. Pumford AD et al. Automation of On-Resin Enrichment of S-Nitrosylated Proteins for Oxidized Cysteine-Selective cPILOT. Vanderbilt Undergrad Res J. 2021 Apr 30;11:43-51. doi: 10.15695/vurj.v11i1.5096. PMID: 35615079
  3. Sobreira TJP et al. High-throughput screening of organic reactions in microdroplets using desorption electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (DESI-MS): hardware and software implementation. Anal Methods. 2020 Jul 28;12(28):3654-3669. doi: 10.1039/d0ay00072h. Epub 2020 Jul 6. PMID: 32701099
  4. Bach A et al. Optimization of Automated Sample Preparation for Vitamin D Determination on a Biomek i7 Workstation. SLAS Technol. 2021 Dec;26(6):615-629. doi: 10.1177/24726303211030291. Epub 2021 Jul 20. PMID: 34282678
  5. Chen Y et al. Modular automated bottom-up proteomic sample preparation for high-throughput applications. PLoS One. 2022 Feb 25;17(2):e0264467. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0264467. PMID: 35213656
  6. Kapp KL et al. Proteomic changes associated with racial background and sepsis survival outcomes. Mol Omics. 2022 Dec 5;18(10):923-937. doi: 10.1039/d2mo00171c. PMID: 36097965
  1. Namatame I et al. Screening Station, a novel laboratory automation system for physiologically relevant cell-based assays. SLAS Technol. 2023 Apr 28:S2472-6303(23)00028-6. doi: 10.1016/j.slast.2023.04.002. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37121549
  2. Wen Y et al. Comparability study of monocyte derived dendritic cells, primary monocytes, and THP1 cells for innate immune responses. J Immunol Methods. 2021 Nov;498:113147. doi: 10.1016/j.jim.2021.113147. Epub 2021 Sep 9. PMID: 34508774
  1. Santacruz D et al. Automation of high-throughput mRNA-seq library preparation: a robust, hands-free and time efficient methodology. SLAS Discov. 2022 Mar;27(2):140-147. doi: 10.1016/j.slasd.2022.01.002. Epub 2022 Jan 16. PMID: 35093290
  2. Kind D et al. Automation enables high-throughput and reproducible single-cell transcriptomics library preparation. SLAS Technol. 2022 Apr;27(2):135-142. doi: 10.1016/j.slast.2021.10.018. Epub 2021 Nov 26. PMID: 35058211
  3. Arrigoni L et al. AutoRELACS: automated generation and analysis of ultra-parallel ChIP-seq. Sci Rep. 2020 Jul 24;10(1):12400. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-69443-8. PMID: 32709929
  4. Roepman P et al. Clinical Validation of Whole Genome Sequencing for Cancer Diagnostics. J Mol Diagn. 2021 Jul;23(7):816-833. doi: 10.1016/j.jmoldx.2021.04.011. Epub 2021 May 6. PMID: 33964451
  5. Cohen M et al. A fully automated high-throughput plasmid purification workstation for the generation of mammalian cell expression-quality DNA. SLAS Technol. 2022 Aug;27(4):227-236. doi: 10.1016/j.slast.2022.01.005. Epub 2022 Feb 6. PMID: 35139394
  6. Sharifnia T et al. Mapping the landscape of genetic dependencies in chordoma. Nat Commun. 2023 Apr 6;14(1):1933. doi: 10.1038/s41467-023-37593-8. PMID: 37024492
  1. Malinowska JM et al. Automated Sample Preparation and Data Collection Workflow for High-Throughput In Vitro Metabolomics. Metabolites. 2022 Jan 8;12(1):52. doi: 10.3390/metabo12010052. PMID: 35050173
  2. Pumford AD et al. Automation of On-Resin Enrichment of S-Nitrosylated Proteins for Oxidized Cysteine-Selective cPILOT. Vanderbilt Undergrad Res J. 2021 Apr 30;11:43-51. doi: 10.15695/vurj.v11i1.5096. PMID: 35615079
  3. Sobreira TJP et al. High-throughput screening of organic reactions in microdroplets using desorption electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (DESI-MS): hardware and software implementation. Anal Methods. 2020 Jul 28;12(28):3654-3669. doi: 10.1039/d0ay00072h. Epub 2020 Jul 6. PMID: 32701099
  4. Bach A et al. Optimization of Automated Sample Preparation for Vitamin D Determination on a Biomek i7 Workstation. SLAS Technol. 2021 Dec;26(6):615-629. doi: 10.1177/24726303211030291. Epub 2021 Jul 20. PMID: 34282678
  5. Chen Y et al. Modular automated bottom-up proteomic sample preparation for high-throughput applications. PLoS One. 2022 Feb 25;17(2):e0264467. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0264467. PMID: 35213656
  6. Kapp KL et al. Proteomic changes associated with racial background and sepsis survival outcomes. Mol Omics. 2022 Dec 5;18(10):923-937. doi: 10.1039/d2mo00171c. PMID: 36097965
  1. Namatame I et al. Screening Station, a novel laboratory automation system for physiologically relevant cell-based assays. SLAS Technol. 2023 Apr 28:S2472-6303(23)00028-6. doi: 10.1016/j.slast.2023.04.002. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37121549
  2. Wen Y et al. Comparability study of monocyte derived dendritic cells, primary monocytes, and THP1 cells for innate immune responses. J Immunol Methods. 2021 Nov;498:113147. doi: 10.1016/j.jim.2021.113147. Epub 2021 Sep 9. PMID: 34508774
  1. Santacruz D et al. Automation of high-throughput mRNA-seq library preparation: a robust, hands-free and time efficient methodology. SLAS Discov. 2022 Mar;27(2):140-147. doi: 10.1016/j.slasd.2022.01.002. Epub 2022 Jan 16. PMID: 35093290
  2. Kind D et al. Automation enables high-throughput and reproducible single-cell transcriptomics library preparation. SLAS Technol. 2022 Apr;27(2):135-142. doi: 10.1016/j.slast.2021.10.018. Epub 2021 Nov 26. PMID: 35058211
  3. Arrigoni L et al. AutoRELACS: automated generation and analysis of ultra-parallel ChIP-seq. Sci Rep. 2020 Jul 24;10(1):12400. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-69443-8. PMID: 32709929
  4. Roepman P et al. Clinical Validation of Whole Genome Sequencing for Cancer Diagnostics. J Mol Diagn. 2021 Jul;23(7):816-833. doi: 10.1016/j.jmoldx.2021.04.011. Epub 2021 May 6. PMID: 33964451
  5. Cohen M et al. A fully automated high-throughput plasmid purification workstation for the generation of mammalian cell expression-quality DNA. SLAS Technol. 2022 Aug;27(4):227-236. doi: 10.1016/j.slast.2022.01.005. Epub 2022 Feb 6. PMID: 35139394
  6. Sharifnia T et al. Mapping the landscape of genetic dependencies in chordoma. Nat Commun. 2023 Apr 6;14(1):1933. doi: 10.1038/s41467-023-37593-8. PMID: 37024492

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