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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 such as tip racks, PCR plates, and deep well plates.
Key Features
  • Increased Deck Space: Allows for up to five times more labware without expanding the instrument's footprint.
  • Effortless Programming: Integration with Opentrons’ software for easy automation of workflows.
  • Seamless Installation: Modular design for easy installation and scalability.
Applications
The Flex Stacker is ideal for high-throughput genomics and proteomics applications, demonstrated by successful automation of DNA library prep chemistries with 96-sample throughput.
Performance and Findings
  • Supports walkaway automation of DNA library preparation kits, yielding consistent libraries.
  • Deck layout and sample plate configurations are optimized for efficient processing.
  • Comparison of Flex and manual methods shows higher yield and consistency with Flex.
Technical Specifications
  • Installation Capacity: Up to 4 stackers.
  • Compatible Labware: Tip racks, PCR plates, flat bottom plates, deep well plates.
  • 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.
Contact Information
For sales, services, and installation inquiries, contact Opentrons via email or phone. A 12-month factory warranty is included with all robot purchases.
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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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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. Figure 1. Deck layout for automating library preparation for 96 samples using IDT xGEN MC1 and Twist EF 2.02 kits on the Opentrons Flex High-Throughput NGS Workstation Row A: (A1) On Deck Thermocycler Module with Sample Plate,...

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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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*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.