Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher company and global leader in laboratory automation and innovation, is redefining nucleic acid quantification through a strategic collaboration with Hombrechtikon Systems Engineering•AG (HSE•AG), a Swiss provider of customized automation and engineering solutions for the life sciences and diagnostics sectors.

This partnership updates and miniaturizes traditional nucleic acid quantification, powered by an automation-first approach that integrates high-throughput liquid handling directly into molecular biology workflows. By streamlining critical processes—from normalization to yield characterization—it bridges existing workflow gaps and empowers real-time, data-driven decision-making within a unified platform. Automated pipetting is seamlessly embedded as a functional extension of the system’s ecosystem, driving efficiency and precision at scale.
 
Integrating the HSE eviDense UV Photometer directly onto the deck of Biomek i-Series automated workstations from Beckman Coulter Life Sciences enables real-time absorbance measurements seamlessly within the liquid handling process to deliver faster, more efficient results while eliminating manual intervention. This technique precisely measures nucleic acid concentration and purity at 260/280 and 260/230 nanometer ratios. The non-destructive analysis allows valuable sample volume to be immediately recovered or advanced through the workflow based on user needs. Designed as a drop-in replacement, the instrument integrates effortlessly into established workflows and protocols, using proven methods to automate and close existing process gaps.
 
“Time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today, and we’re always examining workflows to see how we can help laboratories achieve results faster with greater accuracy,” said Ewan Grant, Senior Director of the Biotech Business Unit at Beckman Coulter Life Sciences. “This collaboration is a major step forward in advancing nucleic acid quantification. By enabling this workflow to be executed through a liquid handler, we’re uniquely able to help laboratories maximize walk-away time for both extraction and NGS library preparation, empowering researchers to get the answers they seek faster.”
 
The partnership also simplifies fluorometric analysis of nucleic acid quantification, delivering results in as little as 20 minutes for 96 samples. By integrating the HSE eviFluor Duo microcuvette-based fluorometer on the deck of a Biomek i-Series Automated Workstation from Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, laboratories gain access to a fully automated, end-to-end sample preparation solution. This system enables real-time data generation for immediate, decision-based pipetting—dramatically increasing speed and precision while eliminating manual, error-prone and time-consuming steps.
 
“The collaboration between Beckman Coulter Life Sciences and HSE marks a significant advancement in lab automation,” said Konstantin Lutze, Chief Technology Officer at HSE. “With the integration of the eviDense UV Photometer and the eviFluor Duo Fluorometer into the Biomek i5 and i7 workstations, both absorbance  and fluorescence measurements are performed fully automatically within the liquid handling workflow. This enables highly efficient nucleic acid quantification while enhancing data integrity and measurement consistency. By eliminating manual interactions, the risk of user-induced errors is minimized. Together, we support laboratories in achieving greater efficiency, reliability, and scalability through fully integrated, automated workflows.”
 
These two innovations empower research laboratories to accelerate drug discovery, reduce manual workload, and improve data reliability across genomic workflows, bringing researchers one step closer to the answers that matter most.
 

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About Beckman Coulter Life Sciences

Time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today:  time to get life-saving therapies to patients faster; reclaiming time by automating tedious manual workflows; and saving time otherwise spent addressing erroneous or complex results.
 
At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher company, we are partners in time. We accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of efficiency, saving hours from some workflows and delivering reliable results in centrifugation, flow cytometry, genomic solutions, particle analysis/counters, and liquid handlers.
 
We develop innovations for scientists by scientists, with many of our 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory with a deep understanding of today’s challenges and complexities. We’re passionate about translating science in partnership with our customers, and our customizable, accessible and sustainable solutions empower them with intuitive workflow efficiencies.
 
Time and again customers put their trust in us, with 400,000+ of our built-to-last products currently delivering results in labs worldwide – all backed by our dependable service and application experts offering educational insights and tailored support.
 
It’s all part of our time-tested approach since 1935 to bring meaningful innovations at the speed of life—and we’re just beginning. Working together, let’s advance human health for a better tomorrow!
 

 
About Danaher

Danaher is a leading global life sciences and diagnostics innovator, committed to accelerating the power of science and technology to improve human health. Our businesses partner closely with customers to solve many of the most important health challenges impacting patients around the world. Danaher's advanced science and technology - and proven ability to innovate - help enable faster, more accurate diagnoses and help reduce the time and cost needed to sustainably discover, develop and deliver life-changing therapies. Focused on scientific excellence, innovation and continuous improvement, our approximately 63,000 associates worldwide help ensure that Danaher is improving quality of life for billions of people today, while setting the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow.

 
About Hombrechtikon Systems Engineering AG (HSE•AG)
 
In today’s rapidly evolving life sciences landscape, HSE•AG emerges as a leader in technical consulting and engineering services, offering extensive expertise in designing and industrializing automated solutions tailored to the complex demands of molecular, protein, and cell biology analyses. We collaborate closely with our clients to drive innovation, streamline processes, and ensure long-term success in a competitive industry. In addition to client-specific development services, HSE•AG designs and manufactures proprietary products, resold by commercial partners, to optimize workflows in life science applications. By bridging the gap between biological-medical application expertise and engineering knowledge, we create automated systems optimized for use in life science research and diagnostics.