Which device is an automated pipetting system that can perform programmed transfers of liquids between preselected groups of containers?

• A. Pipette Filler-Dispenser
• B. Pipette Pump green
• C. Pipetting Device
• D. Pipette Pump blue

Answer: (C)

Automated liquid handling relies on a device that can execute preprogrammed transfer steps, moving precise volumes from designated sources to specific destinations according to a protocol. A Pipetting Device is built to do exactly that: it can be connected to software, follow a sequence, and move liquids between preselected groups of containers such as plates, tubes, or reservoirs, with consistent accuracy and throughput. This lets you set up complex transfer patterns, volumes, and timings and have the system carry them out automatically.

The other items are not designed for automated, programmable transfers. A Pipette Filler-Dispenser is used to fill or dispense liquid into pipette tips but doesn’t execute programmed multi-step transfers. The Pipette Pumps (green and blue) are manual devices that rely on user operation and lack the automation and sequencing needed for transferring between groups of containers without direct hands-on control.