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Beckman Coulter Biomek i5
The Beckman Coulter Biomek i5 is an automated liquid-handling workstation from the Biomek i-Series with 25 pipettable positions.
The Biomek i5 is part of Beckman Coulter's Biomek i-Series. According to the page the workstation has 25 pipettable positions, dimensions of 112 x 81 x 104 cm (W x D x H), a pipetting volume of 0.5 – 1,200 µL or 0.5 – 5,000 µL and a single Span-8 pipetting pod and a single multichannel (96/384) pipetting head. For the series in general the page names workflows such as NGS library prep and drug discovery, but no applications specific to this model. Weight and power requirements are not on the page. Availability in the Netherlands is not confirmed.
Status 2026
ShowcaseThis model is listed as a showcase. Direct commercial availability has not been confirmed.- ProductionIndustrial robot
Reprogrammable manipulator (robot arm) with three or more axes, for automation in industry.
- ModularLaboratory automation
In the industrial robots category.
What is Beckman Coulter Biomek i5?
Beckman Coulter Biomek i5 is an industrial robot from Beckman Coulter, listed for general applications. Market status: showcase. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
Application
What was Biomek i5 developed for?
General applications
Business fit
When might Biomek i5 be a fit?
An initial view based on the recorded category and model information
May be suitable for
- Organisations assessing a robot for a defined task and work environment.
- Teams comparing the robot's recorded profile with other options.
- Businesses that want to validate the application and integration requirements.
Considerations
- Confirm capabilities and current availability with the manufacturer or supplier.
- Check the work environment, integration needs and local support before selecting a model.
Facts
Did you know?
Notable facts about Biomek i5, its manufacturer and this type of robot
- 2021
According to ISO 8373:2021, an industrial robot is an automatically controlled manipulator that is reprogrammable, has multiple purposes and can be programmed in three or more axes.
Source: IFR, Industrial robots (ISO 8373) - 1961
In 1961 the Unimate was installed on a General Motors assembly line in Ewing Township, New Jersey. Guinness World Records lists it as the first industrial production robot.
Source: Guinness World Records, First industrial production robot - 2025
A safety standard for industrial robots, ISO 10218-1, appeared in February 2025 as its third edition.
Source: ISO 10218-1:2025 - 2023
Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (the Machinery Regulation) replaces Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and applies from 20 January 2027.
Source: EU-OSHA, Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
Market and supply
Is Biomek i5 available?
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
What is settled?
Checked 3 November 2026- Market statusShowcaseconfirmed
Mainly a demonstration model; not regularly on sale.
- RegionNot publicly confirmednot confirmed
Not known whether it is supplied in the Netherlands. Ask a supplier.
- Lease / RaaSNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed lease or robot-as-a-service.
- RentalNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed rental.
1 of 4 settled. The rest depends on the supplier.
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Beckman Coulter
Beckman Coulter is listed in the Robotleasen directory with 3 robot models.
OUR INTERPRETATION
Our perspective on Biomek i5
The Biomek i5 is part of Beckman Coulter's Biomek i-Series. According to the page the workstation has 25 pipettable positions, dimensions of 112 x 81 x 104 cm (W x D x H), a pipetting volume of 0.5 – 1,200 µL or 0.5 – 5,000 µL and a single Span-8 pipetting pod and a single multichannel (96/384) pipetting head. For the series in general the page names workflows such as NGS library prep and drug discovery, but no applications specific to this model. Weight and power requirements are not on the page. Availability in the Netherlands is not confirmed.
Lease or rent
Can you lease this robot?
Leasing options for this model are not in our data. Ask the supplier about leasing, rental or Robot-as-a-Service, or use our request page for advice.
Compare
Compare Biomek i5 with alternatives
| Feature | Biomek i5Beckman Coulter · this robot | Motoman MOTOMINIYaskawa | Motoman PL190Yaskawa | Motoman PL320Yaskawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Showcase | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available |
| Application | General applications | Assembly, Handling | Palletising | Palletising |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed |
| Difference | — | Different market status: commercially available | Different market status: commercially available | Different market status: commercially available |
| Link | View robot | View robot | View robot |
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Biomek i5
What is the Beckman Coulter Biomek i5?
Beckman Coulter Biomek i5 is an industrial robot from Beckman Coulter, listed for general applications. Market status: showcase. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
Which supplier is listed for the Beckman Coulter Biomek i5?
Beckman Coulter Biomek i5 is listed under Beckman Coulter, based in Not publicly confirmed. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the Beckman Coulter Biomek i5 available to buy or lease in the Netherlands?
Showcase. Deployment: not confirmed. Whether this model is available to buy, rent or lease in the Netherlands depends on the supplier. Ask a supplier to confirm current availability.
How much does the Beckman Coulter Biomek i5 cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier.
What is the Beckman Coulter Biomek i5 used for?
The applications listed for the Beckman Coulter Biomek i5 include general applications.
What are alternatives to the Beckman Coulter Biomek i5?
Profiles include Yaskawa Motoman MOTOMINI, Yaskawa Motoman PL190 and Yaskawa Motoman PL320. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
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Sources and checks
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- Manufacturer beckman.com
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