Becton Dickinson (BD) revealed a new collaboration with laboratory robotics developer Hamilton, focusing on the creation of automated solutions for single cell multiomics research. The joint effort aims to introduce applications in phases, commencing in 2024, although the financial details of the agreement remain undisclosed.
Within this partnership, BD will design reagent kits compatible with the Hamilton Microlab NGS STAR robotic liquid-handling platform, specifically tailored for its BD Rhapsody Single-Cell Analysis Library Preparation line. This combined solution is set to automate the crucial steps of pipetting and thermal cycling, streamlining the production of DNA libraries prepared for genetic sequencing, as stated by BD.
Steve Conly, worldwide president at BD Biosciences, emphasized the significance of integrating Hamilton’s robotic technology into their single-cell multiomics solutions. This move is aimed at enhancing automation to empower researchers across academia, biopharmaceuticals, and contract research organizations, facilitating larger-scale single-cell multiomics studies with increased confidence.
In a corresponding statement, Matt Hamilton, vice CEO at Hamilton, outlined their shared objective to provide a comprehensive solution that minimizes potential biases, enabling higher throughput. The goal is to empower laboratories to achieve more reliable results in their research endeavors.
It’s worth noting that Hamilton has recently engaged in a similar collaboration with Pacific Biosciences, focusing on automated library preparation solutions for the NGS STAR system.