SHENZHEN, China, 17 July 2023 – MGI, a company committed to being a world-leading life science innovator, today officially launched its updated automated sample preparation system, MGISP-Smart 8 (Smart 8). This advanced, independent 8-channel pipetting robot is designed to support molecular diagnostics and high-throughput sequencing with outstanding flexibility and ease of use.
First introduced in markets outside China in April 2022, the MGISP-Smart 8 represents a major leap in laboratory automation. It delivers unprecedented flexibility and customisation through innovations in its pipette and gripper functions. The latest Smart 8 features enhanced compatibility with components and consumables, additional modular process and workflow templates, and greater customisation options—enabling seamless integration into a wide range of laboratory applications. The updated system meets the evolving demands of modern laboratories and accelerates scientific discovery.
Flexible Pipetting for Diverse Applications
The Smart 8’s eight independent pipetting channels support a 1–1,000 μL volume range. Pipetting distance, volume, and height can be independently adjusted, allowing researchers to create highly flexible pipetting routines. This improves automated sample transfer, plate setup, and assay processes. Its air-displacement pipetting ensures stability, accuracy, and avoids cross-contamination.
User-Friendly Graphical Interface
Equipped with an intuitive graphical interface and intelligent guidance, the Smart 8 is easy to operate—even for novices. With 9 functional instructions and 35 modular commands, the system lowers the operational threshold significantly. Drag-and-drop process editing allows users to design complex workflows flexibly, while verified templates simplify workflow creation. Scientists can also define custom templates tailored to specific requirements.
Modular Design for Expandability
The Smart 8’s modular design allows users to quickly combine, replace, or rearrange functional modules, carriers, and adapters to suit different applications. The system can easily transition from a simple pipetting platform to a fully automated workstation, supporting a broad spectrum of laboratory workflows.
Since its initial launch in 2022, the Smart 8 has attracted attention for its flexibility and innovation. The latest version is now open for global orders. For more information, please visit: MGISP-Smart 8
*Unless otherwise noted, StandardMPS and CoolMPS sequencing reagents, and sequencers for use with such reagents, are not available in Germany, Spain, UK, Sweden, Italy, Czech Republic, Switzerland, or Hong Kong (CoolMPS is available in Hong Kong).
*Products are provided for Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures (except as specifically noted).
