Waters Released 12-Channel Pipetting Kit for Andrew+ Robot
The new hardware-software module accelerates serial dilution and ELISA workflows by shifting manual tasks to automation.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Robotics
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Waters Corporation has released a 12-channel enablement kit for its Andrew+ robot, allowing labs to automate row-based pipetting on 96-well plates. This kit automates 90% of pipetting steps for complex tasks like serial dilutions.
Why it matters
The kit aims to solve productivity and reproducibility bottlenecks in regulated laboratories that previously relied on manual methods to avoid costly standard operating procedure revalidation. It enables labs to transition from manual to automated workflows while maintaining strict data integrity.
The system achieves reproducible row-by-row parity at ≤5% CV (coefficient of variation, a measure of precision) across 96-well plates. It automates 90% of pipetting steps compared to previous manual workflows.
The players
Waters Corporation
A manufacturer of analytical laboratory instrumentation, software, and consumables focused on clinical, industrial, and food science applications.
Andrew+ Robot
A liquid handling robotic system designed to replicate manual pipetting tasks using electronic pipettes and digitized protocols.
The details
The enablement kit integrates electronic pipettes with the Andrew+ Robot and the company's OneLab software. Users digitize their protocols within the software, which then directs the robotic hardware to execute the pipetting sequence. This approach ensures consistent performance across 96-well plates while reducing manual labor requirements.
Timeline
October 13, 2026: The 12-channel enablement kit was released for the Andrew+ Robot.
The Tech Race
This release follows the broader industry trend of shifting regulated laboratory workflows toward standardized automated platforms. It competes with other liquid-handling automation systems that seek to replace error-prone manual tasks with digitized, reproducible protocols.
Laboratory technicians will see a significant reduction in hands-on time for serial dilutions and ELISA assays, dropping from three hours to under 20 minutes. The shift allows staff to reallocate time to other analytical tasks while ensuring consistent, row-by-row parity.
The takeaway
The system demonstrates how digitizing pipetting protocols can fundamentally change lab efficiency by reducing manual overhead while maintaining low CV metrics. Future users should monitor for updates to the OneLab software library to see which additional protocols gain similar automated support.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Labcompare.
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