Automatic pipetting platform

In today's pursuit of scientific research innovation and production efficiency, automatic pipetting platforms, as one of the core equipment of laboratory automation, are gradually becoming a powerful assistant for scientific researchers and industrial producers. Characterized by high precision, high efficiency, flexibility and strong compatibility, it has completely changed the cumbersomeness and limitations of traditional manual pipetting, bringing unprecedented convenience and breakthroughs to life sciences, chemical research, pharmaceutical industry and other fields. .

1. Advantages of automatic pipetting platform 1. High precision: The automatic pipetting platform uses precision motors, sensors and control systems to achieve precise transfer of small volumes of liquid and meet the strict requirements for accuracy in scientific research and industrial production. 2. High efficiency: Automated operation significantly improves work efficiency and reduces the time and cost of manual operations, especially when processing a large number of samples. The advantages are more obvious. 3. Flexibility: Platforms usually have a variety of pipetting modes and operating modes, and can be programmed and customized according to experimental needs to meet the needs of different application scenarios. 4. Strong compatibility: It can be adapted to a variety of reagents and consumables, including different specifications of pipette tips, test tubes, petri dishes, etc., to meet the needs of different experiments and production scenarios.

2. Disadvantages of the automatic pipetting platform 1. High equipment cost: As a precision laboratory equipment, the automatic pipetting platform has high R&D and production costs, resulting in relatively high purchase and maintenance costs. 2. Complex operation and maintenance: Although the automatic pipetting platform has a high level of automation and intelligence, its operation and maintenance still require certain professional knowledge and skills. For experimenters who are unfamiliar with the equipment, a longer learning and adaptation process may be required. 3. Requires regular calibration and maintenance: In order to maintain high accuracy and stability, the automatic pipetting platform requires regular calibration and maintenance. This increases the management and maintenance costs of the laboratory and requires professional technicians to operate. 4. Sensitivity to the environment: The performance of the automatic pipetting platform may be affected by environmental factors, such as temperature, humidity, vibration, etc. Therefore, the environmental conditions of the laboratory need to be strictly controlled during use to ensure the normal operation and accuracy of the equipment. 5. Customized needs may be limited: Although the automatic pipetting platform has a certain degree of flexibility, customized solutions may still be required in some special or complex experimental scenarios. However, customized automated pipetting platforms may face higher costs and longer development cycles.

3. Brand equipment of automatic pipetting platform 1. Product features of opentrons flex fully automatic pipetting workstation: (1) Intelligent fully automated pipetting: The flex fully automatic pipetting workstation has been fully upgraded in both hardware and software systems to achieve Intelligent fully automated pipetting. (2) Fully automatic plate transfer gripper: Installed on the Z-axis gantry, it can grip laboratory equipment and move the transfer plate on different modules to improve the efficiency of the transfer plate. (3) 96-channel high-precision pipetting: The pipette uses air displacement technology, is equipped with intelligent sensors, and has automatic calibration, real-time positioning and error detection functions. (4) 7-inch LCD touch screen system: Using anti-scratch and anti-damage LCD material, users can complete experimental settings through a simple touch screen, with one-click calibration function and intelligent graphic prompts. (5) 12+4 board space: The deck has 12 main deck spaces and 4 additional board spaces, which are used to place pipette tips, laboratory equipment and functional modules to meet the needs of scientific researchers. 2. Product features of OT-2 automated pipetting platform: (1) Desktop-level design: OT-2 is a desktop-level automated pipetting platform with a small footprint and suitable for laboratories of all sizes. (2) Modular design: The platform adopts a modular design, and the plate positions and functional modules can be freely combined according to experimental needs to achieve a high degree of customization. (3) High-precision pipetting: supports precise pipetting of 1-1000 μL, and the pipetting accuracy is comparable to 10 times more expensive pipetting equipment on the market. (4) Open source software: Provides a Python-based Protocol API programming interface, allowing users to write custom experimental programs to automate the experimental process. (5) Strong compatibility: Compatible with most reagents and consumables on the market, reducing additional investment. (6) Efficient performance: It can complete filling of a 96-well plate in 22 seconds at the fastest, improving work efficiency. Application scenarios: OT-2 automated pipetting platform is widely used in biological sciences, chemical research, education, pharmaceutical industry and other fields. It can realize a series of basic liquid processing tasks such as automated NGS library preparation, reagent distribution, magnetic bead purification, protein purification, and nucleic acid extraction, and promote innovation in life sciences.

Automatic pipetting platforms are undoubtedly an integral part of the modern laboratory automation process. It not only greatly improves the efficiency and accuracy of scientific research and production, but also provides strong support for the rapid development of scientific research and the efficient operation of industrial production by reducing human errors and saving labor costs. The automatic pipetting platforms under opentrons, represented by OT-2 and opentrons flex, play an important role in life sciences, chemical research, education, pharmaceutical industry and other fields with their high precision, modular design, open source software and powerful functional features. .