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Certified Pre-Owned Automated Liquid Handling Equipment

Advancing Lab Performance with Certified Pre-Owned Liquid Handler Equipment.

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Automated Liquid Handling Systems and Robotics

A compact liquid handler ideal for smaller laboratories and those new to automation. It helps standardize daily pipetting routines, maintain sample quality and generate repeatable, reliable results.

Labs focused on genomics, drug discovery, cell biology, proteomics, forensics, and related research can run methods on the automated liquid handler.

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What is Automated Liquid Handling? 

Automated liquid handling refers to the use of robotic liquid handling instruments and systems to accurately aspirate, dispense, and transfer liquids in laboratory workflows. These systems eliminate manual pipetting errors, improve reproducibility, and enable high-throughput sample processing across applications like PCR setup, drug discovery, and genomics.

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Top liquid handling brands at a fraction of the cost—new and certified pre-owned.


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Agilent

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Beckman Coulter

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Hamilton

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LabCyte

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Perkin Elmer/Revvity

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SPT LabTech

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Tecan

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Opentrons

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BrandTech

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NAYO

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Types of Automated Liquid Handling Systems and Instruments

Modern laboratories use a wide range of liquid handling instruments depending on workflow complexity and throughput requirements:

  • Benchtop Liquid Handlers – Ideal for small labs and low-throughput workflows
  • Automated Liquid Handling Workstations – Designed for medium to high-throughput applications
  • Robotic Liquid Handling Systems – Fully integrated systems for complex workflows like drug discovery
  • Microplate Dispensers and Pipetting Robots – Specialized tools for assay-specific applications

  These liquid handling instruments are widely used in genomics, proteomics, clinical diagnostics, and pharmaceutical research.

 How Automated Liquid Handling Improves Lab Efficiency

Automated liquid handling systems are designed to streamline repetitive laboratory processes such as sample preparation, reagent dispensing, and assay setup. By using advanced liquid handling instruments and robotic platforms, laboratories can significantly reduce manual errors while increasing throughput and consistency.

Key advantages include:

  • Up to 90% reduction in manual pipetting errors
  • Improved reproducibility across experiments
  • Faster processing of high-volume samples
  • Seamless integration with PCR, ELISA, and NGS workflows

For laboratories evaluating cost-effective solutions, refurbished liquid handlers provide the same level of precision and reliability as new systems—making them a practical choice for scaling operations without increasing capital expenditure.

Key Benefits of Liquid Handlers

Automated liquid handling systems offer powerful advantages for labs looking to improve efficiency and accuracy. 

Precision & Reproducibility

Automate liquid transfers with consistent accuracy down to the microliter. Liquid handlers reduce human error and ensure reliable results, especially in sensitive assays.

Scalability

From benchtop setups to fully integrated workflows, liquid handlers grow with your lab's needs. Add capabilities as your projects expand.

Time Savings & Productivity

By automating repetitive pipetting tasks, labs can process more samples in less time—freeing up your team to focus on higher-value work.

Workflow Standardization

Maintain consistency across experiments, operators, and shifts. Automation ensures that your protocols are followed exactly, every time.

Enhanced Throughput

Automated liquid handling systems enable labs to process hundreds to thousands of samples in a single run, significantly improving operational efficiency. 

Cost Optimization

By choosing refurbished liquid handler equipment, labs can reduce capital expenditure while maintaining access to advanced automation technologies.  

Automated liquid handling technology has become central to meeting these demands, eliminating repetitive pipetting tasks and ensuring consistent sample preparation. For organizations that want performance without the high costs of brand-new systems, Copia Scientific provides a smarter path forward with certified pre-owned liquid handler equipment.

Applications of Automated Liquid Handling Systems

Automated liquid handling systems are widely used across multiple industries and laboratory environments:

  • Genomics & NGS - Sample preparation and library construction
  • Drug Discovery - High-throughput screening and compound management
  • Clinical Diagnostics - PCR setup and diagnostic assay preparation
  • Proteomics - Accurate reagent dispensing and sample handling
  • Forensics & Agriculture – DNA analysis and research workflows

These applications highlight the versatility of liquid handler equipment in both research and regulated environments.

Liquid Handler Equipment and the Copia 360 Difference

Unlike traditional resellers, Copia Scientific goes beyond simply supplying liquid handler equipment. Through our Copia 360 System, every liquid handling piece of equipment is part of an integrated solution that combines equipment, services, and ongoing support. This value-driven model ensures your lab doesn’t just receive equipment—it gains a reliable partner dedicated to workflow efficiency.

Copia 360 integrates:

  • Equipment: A wide range of liquid handling equipment from leading manufacturers
  • Services: Technical support, consulting, and workflow integration
  • Assurance: Comprehensive certification, documentation, and warranty coverage

Liquid Handling Equipment Backed by the Copia Certification Process

Our Copia Certification Process (CCP) sets the standard in the refurbished market. Each liquid handling equipment undergoes detailed inspection, refurbishment, and calibration, ensuring it performs like new. Liquid handling equipment is validated for accuracy, reliability, and compliance before being certified.

Every Certified Pre-Owned Liquid Handler Comes With:

  • 180-day warranty included, with upgrade options up to one year
  • Quality control documentation for compliance and traceability
  • Application guidance to support seamless adoption into your workflows
This process makes refurbished liquid handlers from Copia Scientific a dependable choice for labs that cannot compromise on precision.

Refurbished Liquid Handlers vs New Systems

When evaluating automated liquid handling equipment, laboratories often compare new, refurbished, and systems:

  • New Systems – Latest technology with high upfront investment
  • Refurbished Liquid Handlers - Fully tested, calibrated, and certified systems with warranty and documentation

Refurbished liquid handling equipment offers the best balance between performance, reliability, and cost—making it a preferred choice for labs seeking validated automation solutions without long lead times.

Certified Pre-Owned Liquid Handlers with Comprehensive Service Divisions

Copia Scientific’s commitment doesn’t end with delivery. Our specialized divisions provide tailored expertise that strengthens your investment:
  • Lab Squad – onsite and remote technical support for rapid issue resolution
  • Assay Guru – scientific consulting and method development to optimize assays
  • Lab Integrators – custom workflow automation and system integration
  • Plate Centric – innovations in microplate-based technologies
With these resources, every certified pre-owned automated liquid handling equipment is backed by a network designed to keep labs running smoothly.

Why Labs Choose Copia’s Certified Pre-Owned Liquid Handlers

Choosing certified pre-owned liquid handlers doesn’t just reduce costs—it increases flexibility. Labs can scale faster, allocate budget toward consumables and staffing, and still access world-class technologies. Our clients benefit from:
  • Cost-effectiveness: Significant savings over new purchases
  • Reduced downtime: Immediate availability without long lead times
  • Proven reliability: Backed by the CCP and warranty coverage
  • Future-proofing: Ongoing support and integration services

From genomics and drug discovery to clinical diagnostics and agriculture research, certified pre-owned liquid handlers are helping labs achieve more with less.

Buy Refurbished Automated Liquid Handling Equipment

Copia Scientific offers certified pre-owned and refurbished liquid handling equipment from leading manufacturers, enabling labs to adopt automation without the cost of new systems.

Whether you need benchtop liquid handlers or fully integrated liquid handling workstations, our team helps you select the right system based on your application, throughput, and budget.

Request a quote or speak with our experts to find the right automated liquid handling solution for your lab.

Copia Scientific delivers certified pre-owned automated liquid handling equipment through the Copia 360 System and Copia Certification Process (CCP). With warranty coverage, documentation, and ongoing support from dedicated service divisions, we help labs achieve precision, efficiency, and long-term reliability. Contact Copia Scientific today!

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Applications for Liquid Handlers

NGS

​PCR/qPCR

Cell-Based Assays Balanced

Drug Discovery & Screening

Synthetic Biology & Molecular Cloning

ELISA & Immunoassays

Clinical Diagnostics

 Genomics & Proteomics​

Serial Dilutions & Plate Replication

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Frequently asked questions

Here are some common questions about our products and services.

Copia Scientific stands behind every system we sell.


  • Certified pre-owned equipment includes a 180-day warranty through Copia Scientific. 
  • Liquid handlers include a 1-year warranty through Copia Scientific. 
  • New equipment includes the original manufacturer's warranty. 
  •  Optional extended coverage is available for up to one year of parts and labor through Copia Scientific. 

In addition, customers gain access to LabSquad, our multi-vendor service and support division. LabSquad provides preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, calibration, validation, embedded service models, and support for legacy or OEM-obsolete systems.

Copia Scientific operates both independent and authorized business channels. Refurbishment and certification of pre-owned equipment are performed by Copia Scientific. Through our PlateCentric division, we also maintain authorized relationships with select original equipment manufacturers. Please refer to individual product pages for specific authorization and warranty details.

Certified pre-owned equipment is tested, validated, and often comes with a warranty, while used equipment may not be

Yes, we offer warranties—180 days standard, with up to 1-year warranties for specific instruments like liquid handlers.

Absolutely. We provide integration services to seamlessly incorporate new or pre-owned equipment into your workflows.

We offer installation, training, repairs, and ongoing service contracts for continued support.

We start with a discovery call to understand your needs and guide you through the selection process.

It’s the use of robotic equipment to measure, transfer, and dispense liquids with accuracy, eliminating manual pipetting errors.

Every liquid handling equipment is part of the Copia 360 System and backed by our Copia certification process, ensuring performance, warranty, and ongoing support. 

Yes. Our certification includes complete documentation and compliance validation, giving confidence in regulated environments.

It involves the use of robotic systems to precisely move and dispense liquids with accuracy and speed. 

They include robotic pipettes, microplate dispensers, and integrated workstations.

It’s growing quickly across pharma, biotech, and diagnostics due to demand for accuracy and high throughput. 

The cost of automated liquid handling systems varies based on features, throughput, and brand. Refurbished liquid handlers offer a cost-effective alternative, typically priced significantly lower than new systems while maintaining performance and reliability.

Yes, certified refurbished liquid handling instruments undergo rigorous testing, calibration, and validation to ensure they meet performance standards and are suitable for regulated laboratory environments.

Benchtop automated liquid handling systems are ideal for small labs due to their compact size, affordability, and ability to automate routine pipetting workflows.