Ultima Genomics and Hamilton announced a collaboration to automate sample‑prep and amplification workflows on Hamilton’s Microlab STAR platform, aiming to scale next‑generation sequencing throughput and reduce manual bottlenecks. The agreement supports Ultima’s newly launched line of high‑throughput sequencers and seeks to streamline end‑to‑end workflows for large clinical and research sequencing centers. Terms were not disclosed; both companies emphasize improved reproducibility, sample traceability, and throughput as key deliverables. Labs adopting the integrated workflow could lower per‑sample costs while expanding capacity for population‑scale sequencing and diagnostics. The partnership reflects continuing investment in automation to match the throughput of newer sequencing platforms and to enable broader clinical adoption of high‑capacity genomics.