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Opentrons Flex Prep

Opentrons Flex Prep

Opentrons Flex Prep

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Flex Prep is a no-code lab robot designed to automate repetitive pipetting tasks, allowing users to focus on other aspects of their experiments. It is easy to set up and operate, providing a second pair of hands in the lab.
Key Features
  • Walk-up Pipetting: Intuitive touchscreen controls enable immediate development, visualization, and execution of pipetting tasks across various tube and plate formats.
  • Full Workflow Automation: The modular system adapts to evolving needs, allowing increased throughput and the addition of on-deck modules for complex workflows.
  • Affordability: Offers industry-leading affordability without compromising on quality.
Operation
Flex Prep allows users to automate pipetting in under a minute. Users can set up tips and labware in three central deck slots and select the source, destination, and volume via the touchscreen. This process is faster than manual pipetting, enabling users to multitask.
Scalability
Flex Prep supports scaling throughput using outer deck slots and additional pipettes and modular hardware add-ons for more complex workflows.
Customization and Support
  • Modules and accessories include the Opentrons Flex Gripper, Thermocycler Module, Heater-Shaker Module, and more.
  • Support options include a 12-month factory warranty, remote and on-site service contracts, and installation and protocol development consultations.
Technical Specifications
  • Pipettes Supported: Opentrons Flex 1-Channel, 8-Channel, and 96-Channel with varying volume capacities.
  • Labware Supported: 96-well PCR and deep-well plates, 384-well plates, reagent reservoirs, and various tube sizes.
  • Example Functions: Plate filling, reagent addition, plate reformatting, aliquoting, plate stamping, cherrypicking, and concentration normalization.
Contact Information
For sales, services, and installation inquiries, contact Opentrons via email or phone. Additional information and ordering options are available on their website.
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Catalog excerpts

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A no-code lab robot that you can set up in under a minute.

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The simplicity of a pipette On long lab days, wouldn’t it be nice to have a second pair of hands? What if you could delegate repetitive pipetting tasks to a robot and focus on other things? With Flex Prep, you can easily automate workflows like these: Walk-up pipetting With intuitive touchscreen controls, you can immediately develop, visualize, and run pipetting tasks, with a wide variety of tube and plate formats supported. Full workflow automation Flex Prep is a modular system that flexes with your evolving needs. Increase throughput, change pipettes or add on-deck modules to automate more...

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With Flex Prep, you can start automating in under a minute. Set your tips and labware up in the three central deck slots, and then choose your source, your destination, and volume to be transferred, all via the touchscreen. It’s faster than a manual pipette and you can walk away to set up the next step in your experiment while Flex Prep completes your pipetting. With Flex Prep, you’re not limited to simple pipetting tasks. As your needs evolve, you can scale your throughput using the outer deck slots, and tackle more complex workflows with additional pipettes and modular hardware add-ons. opentrons...

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Pipettes supported Opentrons Flex 1-Channel (1-50 or 5-1000 pL) Opentrons Flex 8-Channel (1-50 or 5-1000 pL) Opentrons Flex 96-Channel (5-1000 pL) Get hands-on support, services and training with our Flex Service offerings. Included with all robot purchases Opentrons Care Remote service contract with 1, 2 or 3 year options Opentrons Care Plus On-site service contract with 1, 2 or 3 year options Consult your sales rep On-site protocol development Consult your sales rep Labware supported 96-well PCR and deep-well plates Example functions Plate filling & reagent addition Plate reformatting Generic...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.