Lab Automation & Robotics

Lab Automation & Robotics encompasses a broad range of advanced technologies designed to improve efficiency, precision, and scalability in modern research environments. Widely adopted in biotech, pharmaceutical, and clinical research labs, these systems help reduce manual intervention, eliminate operator variability, and streamline repetitive workflows. By automating complex and time-consuming laboratory tasks, researchers can shift their focus toward high-value analysis, method development, and innovation. A core pillar of this category is automated liquid handling systems, which are used extensively in high-throughput screening, sample preparation, assay development, and molecular diagnostics. These systems accurately transfer microliter to milliliter volumes of reagents, buffers, or biological samples with high precision and reproducibility. From 96- and 384-well plate formats to custom microfluidic platforms, liquid handling robotics ensure consistency across large-scale experiments and significantly reduce human error. Included in this category are automated pipetting robots, which are engineered for PCR setup, ELISA assays, cell seeding, and nucleic acid extraction. These robots support standardization across workflows, improve lab throughput, and maintain traceability in regulated environments. Meanwhile, liquid dispensing workstations allow rapid reagent distribution, media formulation, and assay miniaturization—making them ideal for drug discovery, toxicology testing, and pharmaceutical screening. Additionally, microplate handlers, robotic arms, and integrated workflow platforms are part of this rapidly evolving category. These devices offer seamless integration with incubators, centrifuges, and readers, creating fully automated walk-away systems that increase productivity in both research and clinical labs. At Wasteless Bio, we offer affordable access to surplus and pre-owned automation systems from leading manufacturers. Each listing includes detailed specifications such as deck size, volume range, compatible labware, software integrations, and throughput capacity. By sourcing lab automation solutions through Wasteless Bio, labs can reduce procurement costs, improve workflow efficiency, and contribute to a sustainable research ecosystem built on reuse and circular economy principles.