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Opentrons Flex® Stacker Brochure

Opentrons Flex® Stacker Brochure

Opentrons Flex® Stacker Brochure

Product catalog summary
Overview
The Opentrons Flex Stacker is a modular system designed to enhance laboratory throughput without increasing space requirements. It can be installed onto Opentrons Flex expansion slots and supports up to four stackers, accommodating various labware types.
Specifications
  • Capacity: 7 tip racks, 48 PCR plates, or 16 deep well plates per stacker.
  • Material: Aluminum and Polycarbonate.
  • Dimensions: 957.5 x 106 x 194.5 mm.
  • Weight: 18 kg (40 lbs).
  • Electrical Input: 6.4A 115VAC, 3.2A 230VAC.
  • Electrical Output: 48V, 2.7A.
Key Features
  • Increased Deck Space: Allows fitting up to five times more labware without increasing the instrument's footprint.
  • Effortless Programming: Integration with Opentrons’ software for easy automation of workflows.
  • Seamless Installation: Modular design for easy installation and expansion.
Applications
  • High-throughput genomics and proteomics.
  • Automated DNA library preparation with consistent results.
Performance Demonstration
Automated DNA library prep using IDT xGEN MC1 and Twist EF 2.02 kits showed high-yielding, consistent libraries. The system supports walkaway automation, enhancing efficiency.
Data Summary
  • Library Yield: Flex (5.6 ng/µl) vs. Manual (8.6 ng/µl).
  • Peak Fragment Size: Flex (285 bp) vs. Manual (303 bp).
  • Sequencing Results: High GC content and quality scores with both IDT xGen MC and Twist EF 2.0 kits.
Support and Services
  • 12-Month Factory Warranty.
  • Installation and setup support.
  • Custom protocol development available.
Contact Information
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Catalog excerpts

Opentrons Flex® Stacker Brochure-1

5x the throughput without 5x the space

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Opentrons Flex® Stacker Brochure-2

Maximize your throughput with the Opentrons Flex Stacker The Opentrons Flex Stacker is a modular tip and plate storage and delivery system designed to enhance the throughput of your laboratory workflows while conserving valuable deck space. Easily installable onto the Opentrons Flex expansion slots, each stacker can accommodate up to 7 tip racks, 48 PCR plates, or 16 deep well plates. With the capability to integrate up to four stackers without significantly increasing the instrument’s footprint, the Flex Stacker enables efficient processing of up to 96 NGS samples in a single run, making it...

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Opentrons Flex® Stacker Brochure-3

To demonstrate the effectiveness of the Opentrons Flex Stacker, we successfully automated two popular DNA library prep chemistries, that use mechanical shearing and enzymatic fragmentation respectively, at 96-sample throughput. The Opentrons Flex Stacker supports walkaway automation of popular DNA library preparation kits, resulting in high-yielding, consistent librairies. Peak Fragment Size AVE: 365 bp Figure 3. Twist Library Preparation Enzymatic Fragmentation Kit 2.0 (A) Sample Plate Layout, Row G and H Tested in a Checkerboard pattern, (B) Library Fragment Sizes, Library Fragment Sizes 2%...

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Delivery and storage belt Storage door Power input Get hands-on support, services and training with our Flex Service offerings. Included with all robot purchases Robot unboxing and setup ■ Onsite or Remote Custom Protocol Development Consult your sales rep Need more information? ■ For general sales information, email [email protected] ■ For services and installation, email [email protected] ■ Want to speak to a sales rep? Mon - Fri, Global: +1 (646) 212-3703 UK/EU: +44 758 861 1072 Trademarks: Opentrons Flex® (Opentrons Labworks, Inc.). Registered names, trademarks, etc. used in this document,...

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