SPT Labtech
Intelligent use of precious lab space.
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We partnered with SPT Labtech to create firefly®, an innovative all-in-one liquid handler that sets a new industry standard by bringing together multiple instruments and technologies in a single, intuitive, compact design.
Space is precious in lab environments, so the intelligent layout and reduced footprint greatly improve the efficiency of sample preparation and user workflows in a much smaller space.
We worked with SPT Labtech from an early stage to fully understand existing user workflows. This helped us identify the fundamental day-to-day pain points and challenges associated with these typical liquid handling tasks. We used this knowledge to drive exploration around the layout. The result was an instrument with a really compact footprint, providing users with access to multiple pipetting and dispensing technologies quickly, safely and conveniently.
The SPT Labtech firefly® is a sophisticated flagship instrument, designed and engineered to manage and accurately deliver extremely precise volumes of liquids. The design language we developed not only builds upon the values of the SPT Labtech brand DNA but creates a strong visual connection to reflect the accuracy and precision of the technology within. firefly® was designed to be a ‘walk-up-and-use’ machine with an intuitive user interface, so it was important that the design was inviting and approachable to capture and subconsciously reinforce this message.
The product’s exterior has been carefully designed to allow quick and easy access for traditionally cumbersome activities like cleaning, servicing and replacement of hardware components. firefly® has set a new standard in genomic liquid handling, overcoming the need for multiple instruments within one intuitive and compact design.