The Yamato VNL-96P is a fully automated PANDA liquid-handling workstation built around a 96-channel pipettor for high-throughput genomics and molecular-biology workflows. It runs routine library-preparation processes end to end, and with a 24-position deck and an integrated stacking system it sustains long, unattended runs that would otherwise consume a scientist's full day at the bench. The platform pairs precision pipetting with a visual script-editing system, so a lab can design custom protocols without writing code.
Key Specifications
| SKU | VNL-96P |
| Product | PANDA Automated Liquid Handling Workstation |
| Pipetting head | 96-channel pipettor |
| Deck capacity | 24 deck positions |
| Automation features | Stacking system for long-term, unattended operation |
| Temperature control | Inheco On Deck Thermo Cycler (ODTC) + Inheco thermoshaker module |
| Programming | Visual script-editing system (custom protocol design) |
| Typical applications | NGS library preparation, PCR setup, nucleic-acid extraction, routine liquid handling |
Application Profile
Automated liquid handling matters because manual pipetting is the single largest source of variability and hands-on time in a molecular-biology lab. Errors compound across the dozens of transfer steps in an NGS library prep, and reproducibility suffers when different operators run the same protocol. The VNL-96P addresses both problems: the 96-channel head moves an entire plate's worth of liquid in one motion, and every step is scripted, logged, and repeatable.
The workstation is designed for laboratories standardizing high-throughput genomics — NGS library preparation, PCR setup, and nucleic-acid handling at plate scale. On-deck temperature control is the differentiator for these assays: the Inheco ODTC provides cycling for enzymatic steps while the thermoshaker holds bead-binding and elution temperatures, so a full extraction-to-library workflow can complete on the deck without operator intervention. The stacking system feeds fresh plates and tips automatically, extending walk-away time into overnight runs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many channels and deck positions does the VNL-96P have? It uses a 96-channel pipettor and offers 24 deck positions, enough to stage reagents, plates, tips, and on-deck thermal modules for a complete workflow.
What throughput is it built for? High-throughput plate-scale work. The 96-channel head processes a full 96-well plate per aspirate/dispense cycle, and the stacking system sustains unattended, back-to-back runs.
Can it run temperature-controlled steps on the deck? Yes. It integrates the Inheco On Deck Thermo Cycler (ODTC) for cycling and an Inheco thermoshaker for controlled incubation, mixing, and elution — so extraction and library prep run without moving plates off-deck.
Do I need to write code to build a protocol? No. Protocols are built in a visual script-editing system, so method development and custom scripting are done graphically.
What applications is it validated for? The digest cites NGS library preparation, PCR setup, nucleic-acid extraction, and routine high-throughput liquid handling.
How does it compare to the VNL-10P? The VNL-96P is the high-throughput system (96-channel, 24 positions, stacker). The VNL-10P (PANDA Mini) is the compact, lower-throughput bridge for post-extraction normalization and pooling.
Ordering & Configuration
Confirm at quote: deck layout and labware, tip and reagent formats, whether you need the ODTC and thermoshaker modules populated, and integration with your extraction/sequencing platforms.
Warranty: Per Yamato standard capital-equipment terms — confirm coverage at quote.
Add to a quote to lock configuration, on-deck modules, and lead time.
PANDA liquid-handling family:
- VNL-96P (this product) — 96-channel, 24-position, stacker; full high-throughput library prep.
- VNL-10P (PANDA Mini) — compact 8-channel + flexible-channel head for normalization and pooling.
Choose the VNL-96P when the goal is fully unattended, plate-scale NGS and PCR workflows; step down to the Mini when the job is post-extraction sample prep before sequencing.
