All-in-one dispensing system firefly

SPT Labtech and CIT Genomics have partnered to provide an automated workflow for single-cell research. They have developed ready-to-use protocols compatible with 10x Genomics' Chromium technology on the firefly platform, achieving improved efficiency and reproducibility in experiments. This addresses the major challenge of scalability in single-cell transcriptomics, reducing barriers to research.

SPT Labtech and Agilent have announced an automated target enrichment protocol for firefly+, compatible with Agilent's SureSelect Max DNA library preparation kit, fully automating the library preparation process. This enhances reproducibility, reduces errors, and shortens time, supporting the efficiency of genomic analysis.

On July 9, 2025, SPT Labtech announced a strategic partnership with the startup Semarion, originating from the Cavendish Laboratory at the University of Cambridge. This partnership will integrate SPT Labtech's firefly automated pipetting system with Semarion's SemaCyte microcarrier technology, enabling a flexible and scalable automated workflow for cell assays. This innovative collaboration will make it possible to miniaturize and automate adhesion cell assays, which have traditionally been challenging, and is expected to improve efficiency and reproducibility. It will also be adaptable to image analysis-based high-content assays such as cell painting. Semarion's CEO, Jeroen Verheyen, stated, "This partnership will create a flexible and miniaturized workflow that will significantly accelerate the drug discovery process." The two companies plan to work on developing joint protocols, generating validation data, and optimizing workflow strategies to provide researchers with more adaptable cell-based drug discovery support tools.

SPT Labtech has officially been certified for the Illumina DNA Prep automation workflow using the firefly liquid handling platform and has been selected as an Illumina certified partner. The firefly features a compact design that combines high-precision pipetting with flexibility, achieving improved reproducibility and throughput. Its intuitive software and walkaway operation contribute to the efficiency of complex NGS workflows. This certification makes the implementation of Illumina DNA Prep automation using firefly more secure and easier. We will continue to support new applications through collaboration with Illumina.