Automation Solutions has a proven track record of successfully automating a diverse array of laboratory processes. Our broad product family ranging from standalone instruments to fully integrated systems enables our customers to automate simple (but time-consuming) tasks such as labeling, centrifugation, and sealing to entire complex processes such as compound replication, HTS, ADME/Tox assays, PCR clean-up, cell maintenance, and other biological and chemical methods.
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Summary of Applications
Cell Biology
Genomics
Immunoassays
Liquid Handling
Microplate Management
Screening
Cell Biology
ADME/Tox
Cell-Based Assays
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FLIPR Assay on the BioCel System |
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An automated, high-throughput, cell-based assay using Molecular Devices FLIPR and Calcium-3 Kit to measure calcium flux. |
Automated FLIPR Assay in 384 Format |
Genomics
Genotyping
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Viral RNA Genotyping on the BioCel System |
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An automated BioCel System designed for rapid characterization of pathogens, in this case, the Influenza A (H1N1) virus. |
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DNA Isolation
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Genomic DNA Isolation Workstation |
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An automated liquid-handling workstation to isolate gDNA in a reliable, repeatable, and contamination-free manner. |
gDNA Isolation Workstation |
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DNA Purification and Sequencing on the BioCel System |
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An automated high-throughput BioCel System to isolate gDNA and prepare samples for sequencing. |
Automation of DNA Purification and Sequencing |
DNA Microarrays
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CGH/CNV Arrays Using the Bravo Platform |
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An automated, high-throughput benchtop solution that combines a catalog and custom microarray designed specifically for researchers studying aberrations and copy number variations in numerous organisms. |
CCGH/CNV Workstation |
RNA Isolation
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RNA isolation with the Stratagene Kit on the Bravo Platform |
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A new method to automate RNA isolation in a 96-well format using the Bravo Automated Liquid Handling Platform and Absolutely RNA 96 Microprep Kit from Agilent Technologies. |
Automation of RNA Isolation on the Bravo Platform |
PCR Preparation
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| PCR Preparation Workstation |
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An automated PCR preparation workstation providing a flexible, high-throughput solution for fast and easy PCR preparation. |
PCR Preparation Workstation |
PCR Cleanup/Purification
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PCR Cleanup Workstation |
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An automated PCR cleanup workstation providing a flexible, high-throughput solution for fast and easy PCR cleanup. |
PCR Clean-up Workstation |
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PCR Purification with the Stratagene Kit on the Bravo Platform |
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A new method to automate PCR purification on the Bravo Platform using the StrataPrep 96 PCR Purification Kit. |
Automation of PCR purification with the Bravo Platform |
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PCR Purification using the Bravo Platform and Agencourt AMPure Assay Kit |
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An automated, PCR purification method that utilizes SPRI paramagnetic bead-based technology to purify PCR products from post-reaction contaminants. The Bravo Automated Liquid Handling Platform, powered by VWorks Automation Control software, is ideal for the automation of the Agencourt AMPure method. |
Agencourt PCR Purification Workstation |
QPCR Assay
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Complete Automation of QPCR Assay on the Bravo Platform |
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A complete automation of QPCR assays using the Bravo Automated Liquid Handling Platform along with a BenchCel Workstation and a Microplate Centrifuge. |
Automation of QPCR on the Bravo Platform |
Immunoassays
ELISA
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AELISA Screening on the BioCel System |
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This BioCel high-throughput ELISA screening system dispenses cells into microplates and performs a series of alternating incubations, reagent additions, cell medium removal, and absorbance detection. |
Automated
Cell-Based ELISA |
Liquid Handling
Serial Dilution
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Serial Dilution using the Bravo Platform |
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Use the Bravo Automated Liquid Handling Platform to perform serial dilutions by column or row from 300 nL to 300 μL dilutions. Configure any of the nine deck positions for heating, cooling, shaking, and tip washing. |
Serial Dilution with the Agilent Bravo
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Magnetic Bead Separation
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Magnetic Bead Separation on the Bravo Platform |
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An automated, PCR purification method that utilizes SPRI paramagnetic bead-based technology to purify PCR products from post-reaction contaminants. The Bravo Automated Liquid Handling Platform, powered by VWorks Automation Control software, is ideal for the automation of the Agencourt AMPure method. |
Agencourt PCR Purification Workstation |
Tip Washing
Microplate Management
Barcode Tracking
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Barcode Tracking on the BioCel System |
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This BioCel links into your LIMS for receiving and delivering inventory information, keeping both the BioCel database and your sample inventory synchronized and up-to-date. |
Compound Plate Storage and Replication |
Labware Transfer
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Labware Transfer on the BioCel System, BenchCel Workstation, and Bravo Platform |
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This BioCel links into your LIMS for receiving and delivering inventory information, keeping both the BioCel database and your sample inventory synchronized and up-to-date. |
Compound Plate Storage and Replication |
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A compact, high-throughput benchtop microplate replication system. |
Microplate Replication Workstation |
Microplate Centrifugation
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Microplate Centrifugation |
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Combine a BenchCel Microplate Handler with the Agilent Microplate Centrifuge and you have a walk-away solution for your assay and process steps requiring centrifugation. |
Automated Microplate Centrifugation Workstation |
Microplate Labeling
Microplate Sealing
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| Microplate Sealing |
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A flexible workstation providing high-throughput microplate sealing. Three microplates are processed per minute. With a six-stack BenchCel Microplate Handler you can process 360 microplates in one run. |
Automated Microplate Sealing Workstation |
Microplate Storage
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Microplate Storage on the BioCel System |
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An automated, high-throughput, cell-based screening assay using Molecular Devices FLIPR and Calcium-3 Kit to measure calcium flux. |
Automated Cell-Based FLIPR Assay |
Screening
Cell-Based Screening
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FLIPR Assay on the BioCel System |
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An automated, high-throughput, cell-based screening assay using Molecular Devices FLIPR and Calcium-3 Kit to measure calcium flux. |
Automated Cell-Based FLIPR Assay | Compound Management
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Compound Plate Storage using the BioCel System |
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This BioCel links into your LIMS for receiving and delivering inventory information, keeping both the BioCel database and your sample inventory synchronized and up-to-date. |
Compound Plate Storage and Replication | Enzymatic Screening
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Kinase Assay on the BioCel System |
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This BioCel System performs a high-throughput, bioluminescent antibody-independent kinase assay utilizing 1536-well microplates. |
High-Throughput Automated Kinase Assay |
| High-Throughput Enzymatic Screening on the BioCel System |
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This flexible, high-throughput BioCel System includes high quality liquid handlers, readers, and an active environmental control, ideally suited for enzymatic screening. |
Flexible High-Throughput System |
Microplate Replication and Reformatting
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| Microplate Replication Workstation |
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A compact, high-throughput bench top microplate replication solution. Fifty source and 250 destination microplates are processed in about three hours. |
Microplate
Replication Workstation |
| Microplate Replication on the BioCel System |
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This BioCel System design gives the flexibility in microplate format and liquid handling providing a throughput of a million compounds a day. |
Compound Plate Storage and Replication |
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Tube and Plate Replication on the BioCel System |
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This BioCel System handles compounds stored in a variety of formats-Matrix 96 tube racks and 384 microtube racks as well as standard microplates. |
Compound Tube and Plate Replication |
Sample Picking
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Sample Picking and Dilution Workstation |
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BenchCel Workstation with the LabCyte Echo Acoustic Dispenser and multiple microplate management instruments to create the most compact automated benchtop workstation for sample picking and dilution. |
Sample Picking Workstation | |
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