KINGSTON, England, 19th MARCH 2009– The BenchCel Microplate Handler from Agilent Automation Solutions, formerly Velocity11, is a compact system that rivals full-size automation platforms. The BenchCel R-Series features a high-speed robot that can access integrated microplate stacks and peripheral instruments. This customisable, modular design provides the flexibility and scalability required to meet the needs of the most diverse laboratory applications, and is available in 2-, 4-, or 6-rack configurations, with options for rack capacity and style.

Even the smallest BenchCel R-Series can support three peripheral instruments allowing customers to create highly configurable workstations that combine a broad range of functionality, including barcode labeling, microplate sealing, plate reading, centrifugation as well as sophisticated liquid handling using Agilent or third-party peripherals.

The BenchCel R-Series offers the convenience of being able to store and handle most types of microplates, lidded plates, tip boxes and tube racks. A novel delidding function removes and replaces microplate lids as necessary, adding to system versatility.

Powered by VWorks Automation Control Software which includes an intelligent labware database the BenchCel is capable of managing most labware, including standard microplates, filter plates, deep well microplates, tip boxes, and tube racks.

From stand-alone units to fully integrated systems, Agilent Automation Solutions teams key sample preparation and creative walk-away automation approaches with personalised customer service to provide complete solutions for your laboratory. Combining innovative engineering with high standards of quality, Agilent designs and manufactures high-performance equipment for processes that are revolutionising pharmaceutical, biotech, and genomic research.