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Why do you need an automated liquid handling system?
A liquid handling robot is an automated device designed to handle liquids accurately and efficiently in laboratory settings. It enables precise dispensing, mixing, and transferring of liquids; in doing so, reducing human error and increasing productivity. These automatic pipette robots play a crucial role in various scientific and medical research applications. Liquid handling instruments are no longer considered a luxury but rather an everyday tool for laboratories around the globe.
Precise liquid handling robotics at your fingertips
In conjunction with the automatic pipetting robot, Myra is equipped with a built-in camera and advanced algorithms, so it possesses the ability to visually comprehend and respond to its tasks. This functionality also grants Myra the power to actively monitor and track objects for potential user errors.
Myra offers exactly what you want in your liquid handling robotics and has helped our users in the US, UK, Europe, and the Asia Pacific to streamline their workflows.
Perfect performance for
a precise job
The key to excellent data starts with accuracy and precision. With our state-of-the-art automatic pipette head offering < 1% at 5μL volumes, Myra will leave you confident in your results.
Save Time on Tedious Tasks
Reclaim your time with other important jobs. The Myra liquid handler is so precise and speedy, you will never have to worry about inaccuracies.
Easy setup
Our Myra is the first in liquid handling instruments with an integrated camera to help simplify robot calibration and setup. With an easy user interface that can integrate seamlessly with the Mic, you are able to set up, run, and analyze all in one location.
Smaller size means more space in the lab
Simplicity
Streamlined solutions are available for standard laboratory processes, encompassing qPCR, normalization, pooling, cherry-picking, and straightforward liquid transfers, even for 384 well plates. To tackle more intricate procedures such as NGS library preparation, cell media washing, or determining minimal inhibitory concentrations for antibiotic susceptibility or resistance, you can harness the power of Python-based scripting functions.
Your Low-maintenance Pipetting Robot
Compared to other liquid handling instruments, Myra is a liquid handling robot designed to perfection.
When it comes to testing and analysis, laboratory facilities cannot afford inaccuracy or downtime. With Myra, there is next to no maintenance involved so your team can maintain optimal levels of productivity and efficiency.
Pressure-based liquid level sensing that can monitor the aspirate and dispense process for errors.
Keeping an eye on the job
You can calibrate the Myra pipetting robot at the click of a button, eliminating the need to stick your head under the hood and eyeball the position. Thanks to the integrated high-precision camera, achieving calibration with our robotic liquid handling systems has never been this easy. Simply click on the middle of the tube image and let the software do the rest.
The Myra liquid handler software will only require calibration of tubes in use.
Performance
The Myra liquid handling system boasts best-in-class accuracy and precision, with deviations of less than 2% for 2μL pipetting volumes. This remarkable precision is achieved through closed-loop axis control, which relies on optical encoders and advanced path planning. As a result, you only need to calibrate positions once, ensuring consistent and high-precision automatic pipette tip positioning, even for small aperture tubes like 384 well plates. This, in turn, reduces the frequency of tip changes.
Additionally, the interchangeable automatic pipette head provides you with greater flexibility to meet all your liquid handling requirements. Each automatic pipette head contains its own calibration data, eliminating the need for recalibration with each exchange. Furthermore, Myra now offers the option to vortex, utilizing a high-speed rotating motion of the Myra head to enhance and expedite the mixing of reagents.
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Size
Myra is a dynamic liquid handler designed with both style and function in mind. It weighs less than 10kg and boasts a footprint of less than 2ft2, which is half the size of other instruments in its class.
Furthermore, a closed pipette tip waste container not only minimizes the system’s footprint, it reduces the risk of contamination. The inclusion of UV LED lights and a compact HEPA filter further decreases the likelihood of contamination. This compact design is applied to both components, resulting in a reduced size and weight for the Myra liquid handling system.
Liquid Handling System Accessories
Introducing an open SBS platform for all consumable types. We offer various blocks, including the Multipurpose block, which can accommodate standard tube formats and provides setup flexibility without sacrificing space. Furthermore, you have the option to expand the library with your own plate or tube type. If needed, our in-house capabilities can even 3D-print blocks to house exotic tubes or plate types upon request.
In addition to these features, the introduction of a Myra magnetic station has unlocked new possibilities, enabling techniques such as magnetic bead-based NGS library preparation.
To support a wider range of applications, we also offer various cooling blocks that help maintain lower temperatures for extended periods during sample handling and reactions.
Feel free to reach out and inquire about enhancing your Myra robotic liquid handling systems – we are here to help you explore the full potential of your setup.
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Automate qPCR on the Mic Cycler
Experience a perfectly seamless workflow when connecting the Myra liquid handling robot with the Mic cycler for qPCR. Both instruments can be operated from a single user interface, eliminating the need for exporting or importing sample names. Simply set up, run, and analyze your experiments all in one convenient location. Once done, you can configure experiments for multiple Mic cyclers using a single Myra liquid handling system and analyze the results in a unified file using the Project feature.
We don’t limit our offerings to just qPCR; you can also take advantage of simplified solutions for NGS library preparation, bead clean-up, normalization, cherry picking, dilutions and titrations, and pooling.
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NGS Library Prep and Bead Clean-up
Myra offers semi-automated library preparation – streamlining the workflow, significantly reducing manual errors, and increasing reproducibility – all while minimizing hands-on time.
Capable of handling up to 24 libraries, Myra incorporates a 96 Well Magnetic Station for bead clean-up steps, with off-deck heating to reduce robotic downtime. The workflow is split into manageable runs with safe stopping points after the various library preparation steps, including bead clean-up.
In NGS, repeatability and reproducibility are paramount. The Myra Liquid Handling System can successfully generate high-quality DNA libraries, with performance comparable to manual methods. Sequencing runs show high Q30 scores and consistent barcode balance. Sequencing coverage exhibits uniformity across the prepared libraries, resulting in low library variability and reliable performance. Myra not only reduces manual labor but also ensures high-quality sequencing results.
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Want to try before you buy?
Ordering a demo is simple.
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Order a Demo
Press the ‘Request a demo’ button below and fill out the form. One of our distributors will be in contact within 24 hours to organise a Mic or Myra to be sent out to you.
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Plug and play
Once delivered, install the software, turn the machine on and you are up and running. Our machines do not require a technician setup or difficult calibration.
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Place an order
If you are satisfied after your two week trial, you can choose to purchase a machine of your own. Contact your distributor and they will organise payment and shipment.
Myra | Specs
Front
Side
Physical
| Height | 310 mm (610 mm lid open) |
| Width | 350 mm |
| Length | 460 mm |
| Weight | 10 kg |
Performance
| Position control | Closed loop, 100 μm resolution |
| Calibration | High precision camera |
Pipette
| Pipetting volume range | 1 – 50 μL | ||
| Liquid level detection | Pressure sensing | ||
| Tips per rack | 384 | ||
| Dispense modes | Single | ||
| Precision | 1 μL: 5% CV 5 – 50 μL: 1% CV | ||
| Accuracy | 1 μL: < 10% 5 – 50 μL: 1% | ||
Contamination Control
| Tip disposal type | Internal enclosed waste container |
| HEPA filter | 99.98% at 0.3 μm |
| UV lamp | High intensity 70 mW 280 nm UV LED |
Communication
| Type | USB 2.0 |
| PC Requirements | Intel i5 2.4 GHz or equivalent processor, 4 GB RAM, 5 GB HD, 1366 x 768 display |
Operating Environment
| Temperature range | 18 – 30°C |
| Humidity | 20 – 80% |
Electrical
| AC Input | 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz 4.0 A Compatible with any countries standard plug/outlets |
Myra Liquid Handling System Frequently Asked Questions
What is a liquid handling system?
Robotic liquid handling systems are laboratory tools designed to accurately and efficiently manage the transfer of liquids, typically for scientific and research purposes. These systems automate tasks such as pipetting, mixing, diluting, dispensing, and sample preparation, reducing human error and increasing reproducibility in experiments.
What are the benefits of using a liquid handling system?
Liquid handling robotics:
- Increases productivity and throughput
- Enhances the accuracy and consistency of experimental results
- Reduces contamination risks by minimising manual handling
- Frees up researchers to focus on analysis and decision-making
What types of applications can the Myra liquid handling system be used for?
The Myra Liquid Handling System is a versatile laboratory tool designed for a wide range of applications in scientific research, diagnostics, and industrial processes. Some key applications of our liquid handling instruments include:
- Molecular Biology: PCR and qPCR setup, nucleic acid extraction, genotyping and sequencing
- Clinical Diagnostics: sample preparation and assay development
- Drug Discovery: compound screening and serial dilutions
- Proteomics and Biochemistry: protein analysis and enzyme kinetics
- Agricultural and Environmental Science: soil and water testing and plant genomics
- Custom Workflow Automation: tailored protocols
Does Myra offer flexibility?
Yes, the Myra Liquid Handling System offers significant flexibility, making it suitable for a wide range of laboratory workflows and applications. Its design and features allow users to customize protocols, adapt to different tasks, and efficiently handle various sample types and volumes.
For example, with the liquid handling robot:
- Users can program the system to perform a variety of tasks, from basic pipetting to complex multi-step protocols.
- It supports user-defined protocols, allowing labs to tailor processes to their specific research or diagnostic needs.
- The system can handle a broad spectrum of liquid volumes with high precision, catering to both low-volume molecular biology tasks and high-throughput applications.
- Works with a variety of plate formats, tubes, and pipette tips, ensuring compatibility with existing laboratory setups.
- Myra can seamlessly integrate with other lab instruments, such as real-time PCR cyclers or robotic platforms, to streamline workflows.
- The intuitive interface allows users to quickly design, modify, and execute protocols, reducing the learning curve for operators.
- Suitable for diverse applications such as PCR/qPCR setup, ELISA, sample preparation, serial dilutions, and more.
What makes Biomolecular Systems' liquid handling system, Myra, better than others?
Myra stands out from other robotic liquid handling systems due to its exceptional precision, flexibility, and innovative design. Unlike many competitors, Myra integrates a built-in camera for real-time verification of liquid handling accuracy, ensuring high reliability in every protocol. Its compact, space-saving footprint makes it ideal for laboratories of all sizes, while its user-friendly software allows seamless customisation of workflows, catering to a wide range of applications, from PCR setup to complex sample preparation. Myra’s ability to handle low-volume liquids with unmatched accuracy sets it apart for molecular biology and diagnostics. Additionally, its integration with other BioMolecular Systems products, like the MIC qPCR cycler, creates a streamlined workflow solution, enhancing productivity and consistency across laboratory processes. These features make Myra a superior choice for labs seeking precision, efficiency, and versatility in their liquid handling instruments.
Are demos with the Myra Liquid Handling System available?
Yes, Bio Molecular Systems offers demonstrations of the Myra Liquid Handling System. This hands-on experience will allow you to assess how Myra can enhance your laboratory workflows. To arrange a demonstration of our liquid handler, you can contact us directly or reach out to one of our local distributors.