Automating with confidence

25 Jul 2023

With biological innovation moving so quickly, it can require something new every day. The potential for major impacts on human medicine, agricultural biology and environmental sustainability, means that there is tremendous pressure to bring biotechnology innovations to practical application quickly. This “journey” is not always straight-forward and is often riddled with questions. One of the easiest ways to accelerate progress and reduce risk is to find an experienced partner that has the complementary skills and resources needed to help you deliver sooner. At Tecan, its dedicated technology teams have helped customers at every stage of their development program successfully implement automation. In this application note, Tecan shares some of the lessons learned by its in-house experts, to help you navigate this exciting journey into the world of automation.

Fluent® Laboratory Automation Workstation for Genomic Workflows

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Fluent’s groundbreaking design delivers more capacity and productivity for genomic workflows. This innovative workstation offers superior precision, higher throughput and longer walkaway times, allowing scientists to get more done in less time, with greater confidence. The Fluent Laboratory Automation Workstation for genomic workflows offers high precision liquid handling – down to 200 nl – for accurate quantification set-up and normalization of DNA, as well as PCR/qPCR set-up and NGS library preparation. It’s freely configurable architecture allows integration of devices for molecular biology protocols, and can easily be adapted to additional workflows. Whether you want to increase throughput or reduce variability for nucleic acid purification, quantification and normalization or reaction set-up, Fluent provides greater throughput and more consistent results.   The platform’s intuitive FluentControl™ software allows protocols to be written for virtually any genomics application, with dedicated commands for creating standard curves, DNA/RNA normalization, etc. An Active Stop and Resume function permits instant access to the workdeck during a run – allowing set-up errors or omissions to be corrected simply by opening the door – while advanced Method Recovery options further enhance process security. Features: Choice between liquid and air displacement technologies Minimizes risk of errors with smaller sample volumes Built in touchscreen interface Enhanced process security FluentControl Software Integration options  

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Automation Supplies / AccessoriesAutomated accessories and consumables make lab processes fast, efficient and reliable. Useful automation accessories include microplate sealers, label printers and reagent reservoirs.Automated Liquid HandlingAutomated liquid handling equipment is used to mix, dilute and dispense allotted volumes of liquid into microplates and other vessels automatically. The robotic, liquid handling arms can dispense from single channel to 3456 multichannel as well as operate nanoliter dispensing, enabling high throughput of samples. Find the best automated liquid handlers in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.AutomationAutomation in laboratories and manufacturing processes enhances efficiency, precision, and scalability by reducing the need for manual intervention. It plays a critical role in improving productivity, minimizing human error, and accelerating workflows in fields like diagnostics, drug development, and industrial testing. Automation technologies include robotic systems, automated liquid handlers, and process control systems that streamline complex tasks and ensure consistent, reproducible results. Explore our peer-reviewed product directory to discover the best automation solutions, compare options, read user reviews, and get prices directly from manufacturers.
Automating with confidence