Laboratory robot with electric interface unit and computer

Made:
1991 in High Wycombe, Fullerton and Illinois
maker:
Beckman Instruments UK Limited
,
Beckman Instruments Inc.
and
Cole-Parmer Incorporated
Biomek 1000 automated laboratory workstation Biomek 1000 automated laboratory workstation

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Biomek 1000 automated laboratory workstation
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Biomek 1000 automated laboratory workstation
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Biomek 1000 automated laboratory workstation, 'Laboratory Robot' with electric interface unit, software, computer, pipetting tools, bulk dispenser/plate washer unit and accessories, ex-demonstration model, by Beckman Instruments Inc., Fullerton, Orange county, California, United States, and Masterflex® pump and hoses by Cole-Parmer, Illinois, United States, American, 1991

Biomek 1000 automated laboratory workstation with electric interface unit, software, computer, pipetting tools, bulk dispenser/plate washer unit and accessories, ex-demonstration model, by Beckman Instruments Inc., Fullerton, Orange county, California, United States, 1991

Details

Category:
Laboratory Medicine
Object Number:
1994-81
Materials:
metal (unknown), plastic (unidentified), steel (metal), aluminium alloy and electrical components
type:
laboratory robot
credit:
Beckman Instruments UK Limited

Parts

Biomek 1000 Laboratory Robot

Biomek 1000 Laboratory Robot

Biomek 1000 automated laboratory workstation, ex-demonstration model, 'Laboratory Robot' with pipetting tools, bulk dispenser/plate washer unit and accessories, by Beckman Instruments Inc., Fullerton, Orange county, California, United States, and Masterflex® pump and hoses by Cole-Parmer, Illinois, United States, American, 1991


This Biomek workstation automated many of the laboratory processes essential to the field of the life sciences, and was applied to specialisms such as immunology, drug discovery, molecular biology, and clinical research. The workstation integrated various laboratory functions into one machine complete with a Windows computer interface.

The promotional and marketing material for the Biomek 1000 boasts of its modular platform, which was designed to allow users to upgrade and add options as new technology becomes available.

Measurements:
overall: 27 kg
Materials:
metal (unknown) , plastic (unidentified) , steel (metal) , aluminium alloy and electrical components
Object Number:
1994-81/1
type:
laboratory robot
Vacuum pump, for Laboratory robot

Vacuum pump, for Laboratory robot

Vacuum pump, by Charles Austen Pumps Limited, Byfleet, Surrey, England, 1989-1994. Used for display of Biomek 1000 automated laboratory workstation, 'Laboratory Robot' with electric interface unit, software, computer, pipetting tools, bulk dispenser/plate washer unit and accessories, ex-demonstration model, by Beckman Instruments Inc., Fullerton, Orange county, California, United States, and Masterflex® pump and hoses by Cole-Parmer, Illinois, United States, American, 1991

Measurements:
overall: 160 mm x 300 mm x 250 mm, 3.77 kg
Materials:
metal (unknown) , plastic (unidentified) , steel (metal) , aluminium alloy and electrical components
Object Number:
1994-81/4
type:
pump - machinery