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Thermo Scientific™ 
Spinnaker™ 3 Microplate Mover

Microplate Automation Robot

The Spinnaker™ 3 is an advanced benchtop laboratory robot designed to automate microplate handling and integrate seamlessly with laboratory instruments. Featuring a SCARA robotic arm, an integrated vision system, and compatibility with Momentum™ Workflow Scheduling software, it enables rapid design and execution of automated laboratory workflows.

 

The robot is easy to configure, program, and maintain, while its modular architecture allows the system to scale alongside the evolving needs of the laboratory.

Thermo Scientific™ 
Spinnaker™ 3 Microplate Mover

Robot for automated microplate handling
 

Spinnaker™ 3 is an advanced benchtop laboratory robot bench-top, designed to automate microplate handling and integrate with laboratory instruments. Thanks to its SCARAdesign, built-in vision system and integration with Momentum™ Workflow Scheduling, it enables automated laboratory processes to be designed and performed quickly.
 

The robot is easy to configure, programme and maintain, while its modular design allows the system to scale as the laboratory grows.


Dlaczego Spinnaker™ 3

Perfect handling every time

Technology AutoLevel eliminates problems caused by uneven work surfaces, ensuring precise microplate positioning.

Intuitive configuration

Nest positions are dynamically tracked and maintained using a vision-assisted self-healing function.

Safe and accessible automation

The robot requires minimal user training, and its operation and maintenance are considerably simpler than those of many other automation solutions.

Technical specifications


Why Spinnaker™ 3

Perfect handling every time

Technology AutoLevel eliminates problems caused by uneven work surfaces, ensuring precise microplate positioning.

Intuitive configuration

Nest positions are dynamically tracked and maintained using a vision-assisted self-healing function.

Safe and accessible automation

Robot wymaga minimalnego szkolenia użytkowników, a jego obsługa i konserwacja są znacznie prostsze niż w wielu innych rozwiązaniach automatyzacyjnych.

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Easy to use

Spinnaker™ 3 is a collaborative robot that can work alongside users and grow with the laboratory’s needs.
 

Thanks to its flexible architecture, the system can be easily scaled and integrated with additional laboratory devices.
 

The robot works with Thermo Scientific™ Momentum™ Workflow Scheduling Software software, which enables automated laboratory processes to be designed, configured and managed.

Easy to maintain

Continuous robot availability and reliable system operation are the priority.

Available service options include:

  • rapid device replacement programme

  • fast and efficient robot replacement

  • maximising laboratory operational availability

Easy to teach

The built-in vision system and dedicated calibration tool enable positions to be taught quickly and precisely.

The position verification system checks stored nest locations before operation begins and automatically corrects minor deviations in real time.

The integrated camera also reads barcodes, enabling:

  • automatic confirmation of sample identifiers

  • reliable sample tracking

     

Benefits

• Perfect handling every time
AutoLevel technology eliminates problems caused by uneven surfaces.

• Seamless and intuitive configuration
Nest positions are dynamically tracked and maintained through vision-assisted self-healing features.

• Safe, easy and accessible automation
Users require minimal training, while operation and maintenance demand less effort than with other solutions.

Zrzut ekranu 2026-03-13 022846.png


Easy to use

Spinnaker™ 3 is a collaborative robot that can work alongside users and grow with the laboratory's needs.
 

Thanks to its flexible architecture, the system can be easily scaled and integrated with additional laboratory devices.
 

The robot works with Thermo Scientific™ Momentum™ Workflow Scheduling Software, which enables the design, configuration and management of automated laboratory processes.

Easy to maintain

Continuous robot availability and reliable system operation are the priority.

Available service options include:

  • rapid device replacement programme

  • fast and efficient robot replacement

  • maximising laboratory operational availability

Łatwy do nauczenia

The built-in vision system and dedicated calibration tool enable positions to be taught quickly and precisely.

The position verification system checks stored nest locations before operation begins and automatically corrects minor deviations in real time.

The integrated camera also reads barcodes, enabling:

  • automatic confirmation of sample identifiers

  • reliable sample tracking
     

Zrzut ekranu 2026-03-13 022846.png


Benefits

• Perfect handling every time
AutoLevel technology eliminates problems caused by uneven surfaces.
 

• Seamless and intuitive configuration
Nest positions are dynamically tracked and maintained through vision-assisted self-healing features.

• Safe, easy and accessible automation
Users require minimal training, while operation and maintenance demand less effort than with other solutions.
 

Zrzut ekranu 2026-03-13 022846.png


Easy to use

The Spinnaker™ 3 is a collaborative robot designed to operate safely alongside laboratory personnel while adapting to the evolving needs of the laboratory.

Its flexible architecture enables the system to be easily expanded and integrated with additional laboratory instruments as automation requirements grow.

The robot is fully compatible with Thermo Scientific™ Momentum™ Workflow Scheduling Software, which provides a powerful platform for designing, configuring, and managing automated laboratory workflows.

Easy to maintain

Continuous robot availability and reliable system operation are the priority.

Available service options include:

  • rapid device replacement programme

  • fast and efficient robot replacement

  • maximising laboratory operational availability

Easy to learn

The built-in vision system and dedicated calibration tool enable positions to be taught quickly and precisely.

The position verification system checks stored nest locations before operation begins and automatically corrects minor deviations in real time.

The integrated camera also reads barcodes, enabling:

  • automatic confirmation of sample identifiers

  • reliable sample tracking



Technical specifications

Mechanical Specifications

  • Overall height: 1,583 mm (80 in)

  • Reach radius: 597 mm

  • Working height above the mounting surface: –32 to 1,533 mm

Axis
Base (rotation)
Lift
Elbow (rotation)
Wrist (rotation)
Range
unlimited
635 mm (1385 mm) 
infinite
unlimited
Speed
180°/s 
750 mm/s 
360°/s 
720°/s 
Acceleration
360°/s² 
2000 mm/s² 
1440°/s² 
2880°/s² 
Axis
Base (rotation)
Lift
Elbow (rotation)
Wrist (rotation)
Range
unlimited
635 mm (1385 mm) 
infinite
infinite
Speed
180°/s 
750 mm/s 
360°/s 
720°/s 
Acceleration
360°/s² 
2000 mm/s² 
1440°/s² 
2880°/s² 


Technical specifications

Mechanical Specifications

  • Overall height: 1,583 mm (62.3 in)

  • Reach radius: 597 mm (23.5 in)

  • Working height above the mounting surface: –32 mm to 1,533 mm (–1.3 to 60.4 in)

Axis
Base (rotation)
Lift
Elbow (rotation)
Wrist (rotation)
Range
unlimited
635 mm (1385 mm) 
unlimited
unlimited
Speed
180°/s 
750 mm/s 
360°/s 
720°/s 
Acceleration
360°/s² 
2000 mm/s² 
1440°/s² 
2880°/s² 
Axis
Base (rotation)
Lift
Elbow (rotation)
Wrist (rotation)
Range
unlimited
635 mm (1385 mm) 
unlimited
nieskończony
Speed
180°/s 
750 mm/s 
360°/s 
720°/s 
Acceleration
360°/s² 
2000 mm/s² 
1440°/s² 
2880°/s² 


Storage options

Hotels
 

Random access:
15 standard plates per hotel


Sequential access:
40 standard plates per hotel

Maximum capacity (hotels)

  • Random access: 180 standard plates

  • Sequential access: 480 standard plates

Installation — general data

  • Power supply: 100–240 V (automatic switching)

  • Operating environment: 15–40°C, non-condensing

  • Safety compliance: CE, CSA

  • Weight: 25 kg (33.8 kg)

  • Motion control: closed-loop servo, controlled stepper motor

  • Control:Momentum software, directly from a PC
    (Windows 7 Professional SP1 (32-bit or 64-bit) or later required)
     

Easy to use

Easy to maintain

Easy to teach


Storage options

Hotels
 

Random access:
15 standard plates per hotel


Sequential access:
40 standard plates per hotel

Maximum capacity (hotels)

  • Random access: 180 standard plates

  • Sequential access: 480 standard plates

     


Installation — general data

  • Zasilanie: 100–240 V (automatyczne przełączanie) 

  • Środowisko pracy: 15–40°C, bez kondensacji 

  • Zgodność bezpieczeństwa: CE, CSA 

  • Masa: 25 kg (33,8 kg) 

  • Sterowanie ruchem: serwo w pętli zamkniętej, sterowany silnik krokowy 

  • Sterowanie: oprogramowanie Momentum, bezpośrednio z komputera PC 
    (wymagany Windows 7 Professional SP1 (32-bit lub 64-bit) lub nowszy)
     

Kontakt

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