Nucleic acid extraction using SPRI (solid-phase reversible immobilization) magnetic beads are one of the most common and painstaking processes done by modern molecular biology labs.
Anytime a PCR product is used in sensitive downstream processes like gene assembly or next-generation sequencing (NGS), labs must go through multiple, time- and labor-intensive bead washing steps. The Opentrons Nucleic Acid Extraction Workstation is designed to automate your bead cleanups for you.
This workstation includes everything you need to start automating SPRI bead cleanups in your lab: the robot with magnetic module, correct labware, beads from Omega Bio-tek, and a validated protocol free to customize and download.
This workflow can be used for the following applications:
PCR Product Purification
NGS Library Clean-up
Any other bead-based size selection
Performance
Accuracy: 15% at 1uL
Precision: 5% at 1uL
Throughput: Fast fill a 96-well plate in 22 seconds
Updates
Supports Ethernet or USB connection (external dongle provided)
4 USB ports available to support connection to multiple modules
Easy access to electronics via external PCBA enclosure
LED indicator provide users feedback, diagnosis & troubleshooting aid on instrument power state, system processing, ethernet, and network connectivity
User Friendly
Self-serve unboxing and installation
Reagent and bead system agnostic
Plug-and-play setup with access to protocol libraries to enable immediate assay implementation
Easily integrates to your existing instruments
Compatible with ANSI/SBS compliant or automation friendly tubes, microplates, deep-well plates, reservoirs and adapters