10-head dragonfly Discovery. Non-contact dispensing 100 nL-25 µL across 10 channels. Maximum throughput for HTS.
Non-contact multi-channel reagent dispensing
The dragonfly Discovery from SPT Labtech delivers accurate and repeatable nanoliter to microliter dispensing using multi-channel non-contact technology. This 10-head system provides exceptional flexibility for drug discovery and high-throughput screening applications.
Technical Specifications - dragonfly Discovery 10-head
• Number of channels: 10 independent dispensing heads
• Volume range: 100 nL to 25 µL per dispense
• Accuracy: ±5% or 50 nL (whichever is greater)
• Precision: CV ≤3% at 5 µL
• Dispensing technology: Positive displacement syringes with non-contact jetting
• Dispense height: Up to 40 mm above plate surface
• Supported formats: 96-well, 384-well, 1536-well SBS microplates
• Maximum deck capacity: Up to 12 microplates
• Throughput: Up to 20,000 dispenses per hour (system-dependent)
Non-contact dispensing eliminates cross-contamination
Dispense reagents without touching the destination plate, preventing sample carryover and eliminating the need for washing between dispenses. Ideal for adding compounds, reagents, controls, and neutralization solutions in screening workflows. Compatible with DMSO, aqueous buffers, and biologics.
Optimized for drug discovery workflows
Create dose-response curves, prepare assay plates with multiple reagent additions, and perform complex plate reformatting. Interleave dispensing from multiple source plates for flexible compound management. Built-in dilution capabilities for concentration normalization.
Flexible automation integration
Integrate with robotic systems and automated incubators for walk-away operation. Compatible with plate hotels, centrifuges, and plate readers. Barcode reading for full audit trail and LIMS connectivity. Schedule protocols for overnight runs.
User-friendly software interface
Intuitive protocol development with graphical plate layout editor. Import worklists from Excel or LIMS systems. Real-time monitoring with liquid level sensing. Comprehensive error handling and recovery procedures.