OGT Launches Automated NGS Library Workflows
The integration with Hamilton systems aims to remove manual bottlenecks in hematological NGS research.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Biotech
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OGT has integrated its SureSeq next-generation sequencing (NGS) portfolio with Hamilton NGS STAR Line systems to automate library preparation workflows. This move is designed to eliminate manual intervention in panel processing for clinical research labs.
Why it matters
As sample volumes increase in clinical settings, manual prep creates throughput bottlenecks that threaten turnaround times. Automated workflows allow laboratories to scale their capacity for hematological malignancy testing.
OGT has integrated automated library preparation workflows into its SureSeq panel portfolio, specifically targeting the most time-consuming manual stages of NGS library creation. These workflows are compatible with existing Hamilton NGS STAR Line systems.
The players
OGT
A provider of molecular diagnostics and clinical research products specializing in genetic disease and cancer testing.
Hamilton
A developer of automated liquid handling technology and laboratory robotics used for high-throughput molecular processing.
The details
The integration replaces manual steps in NGS library preparation, the process of converting DNA fragments into a format ready for high-throughput sequencing. By utilizing Hamilton NGS STAR Line systems—liquid-handling robots designed for precise molecular biology tasks—the system manages the workflow automatically. This development supports OGT’s existing SureSeq Myeloid MRD Plus NGS Panel, which is used for the detection of hematological malignancy markers.
Timeline
- 2026-10-16
OGT announced the integration of its NGS portfolio with Hamilton automated systems.
The Tech Race
This integration aligns with the broader push to modernize clinical genomic diagnostics by removing manual processing bottlenecks. It follows the establishment of the SureSeq Myeloid MRD Plus NGS Panel as a key tool for hematological malignancy research.
Clinical research laboratories using Hamilton NGS STAR Line systems can now implement these automated workflows to optimize existing resources. The shift targets the most labor-intensive stages of NGS preparation to support faster turnaround for myeloid-focused sequencing.
The takeaway
Laboratories should monitor if these automated workflows meet their specific site turnaround time targets. Future benchmarks comparing automated versus manual processing times for the SureSeq panels will confirm the impact on laboratory efficiency.
Further reading
Explore more developments in the Biotech sector to understand how automation is reshaping laboratory throughput.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Labcompare.
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