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- After sales service
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Description
Versatility and precision in a compact footprint
The Agilent Bravo Automated Liquid Handling Platform is the fastest and most versatile small footprint liquid-handling system available. Two Bravo Platform models are available: standard and SRT. The standard model fits in most standard laminar flow hoods. The SRT model is three inches (7.62 cm) shorter, providing extra clearance for hoods with short internal height.
Application notes and news
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- Precise automated sub-microlitre dispensing
Reviews
Henrik Friis-Madsen Status: See all reviews Member since 2013 Organization: Novozymes Read more » | RATING: 4.3 
"We have 4 Bravos in our lab. 3 of them are integrated into large robotic HTS systems, so they do a lot of pipetting every day. We have had very few problems and very little need for service over the years. 5 stars for ease of use, 3 of those for the software and the last two for the easy removal of the pipetting head, making it easy to switch head between units switching from a 96 head to a 384 head in a few minutes. The small footprint and easy to access deck makes the Bravo easy to integrate with different robotics. We have not had a need for a lot of after sales services, that's why I cannot give it a 5 star rating. The price tag is quite high for such a small instrument, so it should only have 3 stars in the value for money category, but I gave it an extra for the very high reliability of the product."   |
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| Prasanthi Geda Status: See all reviews Member since 2013 Organization: Merck Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"Very easy to use and program. Accurate dispensing and cost effective. Small foot print and ideal for research environment. Can be easily used for screening and assay development." |
| Travis Lee Status: See all reviews Member since 2013 Organization: Genomic Health INc Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"Easy to use, good after sales support. The labware is excellent, but expensive. Cons: programming the protocols could simpler without Java Scripts." |
| Lily Shi Status: See all reviews Member since 2013 Organization: Genentech Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"The Bravo liquid handing platform is very reliable and easy to use. The software is well developed and user friendly." |
Jeffrey McDermott Status: See all reviews Member since 2013 Organization: Janssen Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"I used the Agilent Bravo system extensively for the better part of 2 years for high throughput screening applications. The programming interface (VWorks) was intuitive and easy to program, and the deck was flexible and useful for all types of applications. Our system was integrated with a plate labeller, plate sealer, and a stacking system, and there were no issues whatsoever with integration or failure of drivers between the different systems. The heads were easily interchangeable between 96 and 384 well, and could easily accommodate a peltier system for chilling in a location on the deck. I would definitely recommend this system for small molecule applications, and expect that it would be similarly useful in other high throughput applications as well." |
| Casey Wingfield Status: See all reviews Member since 2013 Organization: Novartis Read more » | RATING: 3.0
"The Bravo system has a nice footprint which is great for labs with little free space. The pipetting heads are easy to remove and replace when needed. The software interface is not very user friendly and can be difficult to navigate. My biggest disappointment with the unit is that the pipette channels are difficult to QC and tend to fail quite often. Agilent has made it simple to replace channels that fail, which is quite nice, however, the frequency at which I have to replace the channels is too high. Improvements on the pipetting head channel robustness as well as a better software interface would make this product better. I would recommend this product for simple one off transfers, but not for serial dilutions as the precision goes down the more tips are used." |
Chad Stendal Status: See all reviews Member since 2013 Organization: Monsanto Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"Easy to program and integrate into existing systems. I like the way you can change specifications during the run with the Vworks software. It is easy to change the bores on the aspiration head. However, I don't like the wash station very much- the water flow is too restrictive. " |
Effie Toren Status: See all reviews Member since 2013 Organization: BASF Plant Science Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"The form feature of the Bravo makes it easy to use without confusing the user with the detailed programming. Our continued support since purchasing this equipment has been excellent. Whilst the Bravo is very expensive, the fact that we have had minimal down time is priceless." |
| Marlene Jacobson Status: See all reviews Member since 2012 Organization: Merck Read more » | RATING: 4.6
"Love the Bravo- good consistency, gives great consistency in reagent dispensing for in vitro assays. Tips are very expensive, a high price for consumables. Cost of instruments is prohibitive for non-industrial groups." |
| Randy Yen Status: See all reviews Member since 2009 Job Title: Laboratory Manager / Supervisor Discipline: Process development Work Field: Pharmaceuticals / Biopharmaceuticals Organization: Genentech Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"Pipetting position is very accurate. The volume transfer is good. It is easy to apply to multiple functional assay." |
| Michael Forbush Status: See all reviews Member since 2008 Job Title: Research Scientist / Senior / PI Discipline: Process development Work Field: Instrument Manufacturer or related Organization: EDC Biosystems Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"The Agilent Bravo is extremely easy to use and works well even with high density formats. In fact the ability to fill 1536 well plates was the major selling point for this unit. Other products of a similar nature did not perform as reliably." |
| Kennedy Queen Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: Glaxosmithkline Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"Short model fits into a tissue culture hood- great for liquid handling in a sterile environment." |
| CHARLES REICHEL Status: See all reviews Member since 2008 Organization: EDC BIOSYSTEMS Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"Very robust, easy to use liquid handler. Capable of fulfilling our handling needs." |
Michael Guerin Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: Life Technologies Read more » | RATING: 3.3
"Great dispenser but software is not straight forward." |
| Alan Rosen Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: AstraZeneca R & D Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"I am still running old BenchWorks software which has glitches but can usually work around. New U Works software is supposed to be bullet-proof but cost of upgrade is high." |
Daniel Tran Status: See all reviews Member since 2010 Organization: Genentech Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"Software is a little hard to use. you must start at the the very beginning of the protocol everytime- cannot start mid-process." |
| Moana Simpson Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: Griffith University Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"2nd Agilent main item we've purchased. New software- good reliable bench liquid handler." |
| Moana Simpson Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: Griffith University Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"1st system in australia- good product that has performed above expectations." |
| Husam Fayez Status: See all reviews Member since 2010 Organization: Wyeth, Screening Sciences (Pfizer) Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"A solid product." |
| WENDY PACHECO Status: See all reviews Member since 2010 Organization: BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB Read more » | RATING: 3.0
"Based on the last version (prior to v10 software)- it had a lot of bugs." |
| Justin Rascon Status: See all reviews Member since 2010 Organization: Burnham Institute for Medical Research Read more » | RATING: 3.0
"Customer service is poor." |
| Chris Friedrich Status: See all reviews Member since 2009 Organization: Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard Read more » | RATING: 4.6
"An easy to program instrument with great service." |
| Christopher Corte Status: See all reviews Member since 2010 Organization: Boehringer Ingelheim Read more » | RATING: 5.0
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| Stewart Rudnicki Status: See all reviews Member since 2009 Job Title: Laboratory Manager / Supervisor Discipline: Chemistry, analytical Work Field: Academia / University Organization: Harvard Medical School Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"A great piece of equipment. I'm not sure how Agilent's take over of Velocity11 will affect the service." |
| Abdelhamid Status: See all reviews Member since 2009 Organization: Purdue Pharma Read more » | RATING: 3.3
"This is a nice machine but the user interface is not really people friendly." |
| Chris Friedrich Status: See all reviews Member since 2009 Organization: Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"An easy to program machine." |
| Charles Reichel Status: See all reviews Member since 2007 Organization: EDC Biosystems Read more » | RATING: 4.6
"An excellent, well-built instrument for liquid handling." |
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