Art Robbins Instruments introduces the
Cobra 148: These non-contact nano dispensers are available in 1, 4, or 8 channels with dispense volumes ranging from 50 nl to 2 ml. A touch screen computer control and 2 plate positions add to the versatility of the Cobra.

The fast on-the-fly dispensing quickly fills plates. The 1 and 4 channel system can be used in aspirate/dispense mode or bulk dispense mode, while the dedicated 8 channel bulk dispense system is optimized for high throughput and low dead volume.

Features

• Dispense 50 nl to 2 ml.
• 8-channel bulk dispense only.
• Dispense any volume, any well.
• Dispense gradients for direct dilutions.
• Also aspirates from tubes up to 1,2 ml in volume
• 2 plate position deck. Accommodates 96-, 384-, 1536-, deep well, and Terasaki plates.
• Integrated wash system.
• Touch screen computer control.
• Drag and drop protocol creation.
• Liquid level sensing for all reagent bottles.
• Units are self contained and require no outside air source.
• Small space saving footprint.

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The Gryphon is a small modular dispenser. Interchangeable heads, optional X-Y stage, and optional nano dispensers can be added at anytime in the future.

It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of today’s laboratories. The Gryphon accomplishes fast, efficient liquid handling by moving air-tight seals inside 96 or 384 precision glass syringes arrayed in microplate spacing. The innovative design of the Gryphon dispensing head allows users to easily remove the entire syringe head for servicing or for changing to a different syringe style. An operator can change syringe heads in minutes, without the use of any tool.

The removable head design enables users to optimize the configuration of the Gryphon for a specific application by installing the proper dispensing head. The 96-syringe head is available in 100, 250, 500, 1000 µl with flexible needles - or choose the 384 head with flexible needles.

Easy-to-learn and easy-to-use graphical interface features drag-and-drop protocol creation and real time protocol validation. The Windows-based software allows for user control of all parameters to optimize sample dispensing. Plates can be easily selected from the plate library, or new plates can be quickly defined.

Features

• Modular design allows for custom set ups to meet needs of application.
• Stand alone touch screen control or computer control.
• Flex tip positive displacement dispense head for dispensing down to 100 nl.
• 96-head with 100, 250, 500 and 1000 µl volume options.
• 96 or 384 head options with flexible needles.
• Optional non-contact 1-channel dispenser.
• Optional 2 position X-Y stage.
• Optional integrated wash system.
• Easy to use drag-and-drop software for use with stage.
• Small space-saving footprint

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The Phoenix is a multiposition, high-throughput liquid-handling platform used around the world that incorporates a space-saving design with flexible dispensing options. The competitively priced Phoenix provides increased efficiency and cost-effectiveness. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of protein crystallography, high throughput screening and genomics laboratories. This unique instrument combines the precise low-volume dispensing capabilities of a syringe head with an on-the-fly non-contact nanodispenser.

The Phoenix accomplishes fast, efficient liquid handling by moving air-tight seals inside 96 or 384 precision glass syringes arrayed in microplate spacing. The innovative design of the Phoenix dispensing head allows users to easily remove the entire syringe head for servicing or for changing to a different syringe style. An operator can change syringe heads in minutes, without the use of any tools.

The removable head design enables users to optimize the configuration of the Phoenix for a specific application by installing the proper dispensing head. The 96-syringe head is available in 100, 250, 500, 1000 µl with flexible needles - or choose the 384 head with flexible needles.

Easy-to-learn and easy-to-use graphical interface features drag-and-drop protocol creation and real time protocol validation. The Windows-based software allows for user control of all parameters to optimize sample dispensing. Plates can be easily selected from the plate library, or new plates can be quickly defined.

Features

• Nine assay positions: 6 source or destination plate positions, 2 reagent positions, 1 wash station position.
• 96 or 384 channel positive displacement syringe heads with flexible needles.
• Head volumes of 100, 250, 500, 1000 µl. Dispense volumes down to 100 nl.
• Optional non-contact nano-dispenser drive: can accommodate 1, 2, 3, or 4 channels to deliver volumes as low as 100 nl.
• Nano dispenser can be used in aspirate/dispense or bulk dispense modes.
• Bench-top lab use: footprint of (w x d x h) 25 x 27 x 29” (63,5 x 68,6 x 73,6 cm).
• Windows-based drag-and-drop software.
• Closed-loop motion control on each axis: verification of task completion via encoders on each motor.

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