Hamilton

Hamilton Company is a global life sciences and laboratory technology company with over 70 years of experience developing precision engineered solutions for researchers, scientists, and production professionals. From precision syringes and sensors to advanced laboratory automation, Hamilton serves customers across a broad spectrum of industries—helping them accelerate analysis, streamline workflows, and maintain the highest standards of accuracy and quality in the lab, in the field, and in production environments.

Founded by Clark Hamilton and grown from small beginnings into a globally recognized laboratory mainstay, the company operates with a purpose-driven philosophy: to enable science through close collaboration with customers, understanding their real-world challenges, and delivering tools that meet those needs with care and commitment. Hamilton maintains a worldwide presence with local teams offering field service, application support, and expert guidance wherever customers are located.

Markets and Applications Served

• Analytical Chemistry
• Biobanking
• Biotechnology and Cell Biology
• Clinical Diagnostics and Genomics
• Pharma and Biopharma
• Food, Beverage, and Agricultural Sciences
• Chemical Processes and Manufacturing
• NGS Library Preparation and Cell-Based Assays
• Compound Handling and Bioprocess Upstream
• Power, Energy, and Environment
• Forensics and Zoology/Veterinary Sciences

Key Products and Solutions

• Precision Syringes and Liquid Handling: Hamilton's ML600 and related liquid handling instruments deliver excellent accuracy and precision, significantly outperforming manual volumetric methods. Widely used in pharmaceutical and research settings for dilutions and sample preparation.
• Laboratory Automation (STAR Line Robots): Hamilton's robotic platforms, including the STAR Line, enable error-free processing of complex workflows such as NGS on a routine and diagnostic basis, dramatically reducing hands-on time while maintaining stability and reliability. Customers such as the Blood Center for Upper Austria have used three STAR Line robots to HLA type ten patients in 12 hours at the highest quality level.
• Sensors and Probes: Hamilton offers a comprehensive range of sensors including pH sensors, dissolved oxygen sensors (optical O2 and CO2), and retractable fittings for use in bioprocessing, chemical manufacturing, brewing, and fermentation. These sensors support process monitoring, preventive maintenance, and fault diagnosis, contributing to safety, efficiency, and reliability in demanding industrial environments.
• Pre-Configured and Custom Engineered Solutions: Hamilton provides both pre-configured solutions for common workflows and fully custom engineered solutions developed in close partnership with customers to address unique application requirements.
• Slide Making Automation: Hamilton's slide making robots enable laboratories such as Birmingham Women's Hospital to process both small and large harvests in considerably shorter timeframes, with metaphase cell quality equivalent to manual methods.

Core Capabilities

• Precision engineering and manufacturing of laboratory instruments, sensors, and automation systems
• Custom solution development through direct collaboration with researchers and production teams
• Application support across a wide range of scientific disciplines and industries
• Expert training programs covering topics such as pH measurement fundamentals, electrode principles, optical sensor use, and troubleshooting
• On-site field service and responsive technical support teams available globally
• A Knowledge Center providing resources, application notes, and educational content for scientists
• Long-term customer partnerships built on dedication, integrity, and attention to detail

Customer Recognition and Trust

• Takeda automation scientists have praised the ML600 for its speed, accuracy, and intuitive operation in dilution workflows
• Breweries including Weldebräu GmbH and Princely Fürstenbergische Brewery rely on Hamilton oxygen sensors throughout beer production and bottling to maintain product quality
• Cassella Chemiepark engineers credit Hamilton sensors and retractable fittings with reducing emergency call-outs and improving overall plant effectiveness in chemical processes
• Heliae Development bioprocessing teams have used Hamilton probes for years, consistently praising performance and responsive troubleshooting support
• Novozymes Berlin scientists highlighted the professional and application-oriented nature of Hamilton's pH sensor training as immediately applicable to their laboratory routines
• Leibniz-Institut researchers valued Hamilton's online seminars as a platform for engaging directly with experts on optical sensor topics and troubleshooting

Compliance, Quality, and Global Presence

• Hamilton holds industry certifications and has received esteemed awards and industry recognition for quality and innovation
• The company maintains compliance and sustainability commitments, with published general terms and conditions and trademark protections
• With locations around the world, Hamilton combines global reach with local expertise, ensuring customers receive timely support regardless of geography
• Hamilton's name has been recognized globally for over 75 years for its unwavering commitment to quality and long-term customer partnerships

Hamilton Company continues to evolve alongside the scientific community, offering in-depth training courses, on-site field support, custom product builds, and collaborative partnerships that help customers achieve their goals—whether optimizing a laboratory workflow, scaling up bioprocess production, or advancing next-generation sequencing research.