All of the following functions are automated and integrated into the single, easy-to-use Synthetic Biology Workstation:
- Plasmid Prep
- Pipetting/Hit Picking
- Gene Assembly
- PCR
- DNA Normalization
- Transformations
- Plating Colonies
- Serial Dilutions
You provide the competent cells and the DNA constructs; we’ll do the rest. The software tracks everything from start to finish. DNA is normalized, and transformations are carried out. Agar is spread on Omni trays, and colonies are plated to your specifications.
Our systems are supported by the acclaimed SoftLinx™ V automation control software system, enabling you to go beyond standard systems that are designed to run well-defined protocols. In contrast, our systems are perfect for designing protocol optimization studies: select a final readout (e.g., DNA absorbance), and SoftLinx ™ will vary any number of experimental parameters to determine the optimal procedure.
Although each Synthetic Biology Workcell can differ depending on the exact series of protocols being included, the following is true about each system:
- Handle any SLAS standard microplate, including 96, 384, and deep well blocks, spin filter plates, and tip boxes, with and without lids.
- Supports a wide variety of DNA/ RNA and protein extraction protocols from bodily fluids, soils, plants, and microbes.
- Filtration and separation by vacuum or pressure-based filtration, magnetic bead-based technology, or centrifugation.
- Colony Picking can be included to select successfully transformed cells. We offer multi-pin and single-pin pickers, plus pipette-based picking for semi-solid media applications.
- Supports a wide variety of automated incubators.
- Small enough to fit into a standard laboratory hood.
- Random access stackers available for RT incubation and kinetic assays.
- All systems come with SoftLinx V Scheduling software. SoftLinx is an easy-to-use, drag-and-drop control program. Users can quickly and easily create automated methods.
