Agilent BioTek 406 FX washer dispenser

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Liquid handling automation is essential for enhancing assay reproducibility, maximising throughput and extending walkaway time. In microplate-based assays, the precision of wash steps and reagent dispensing is crucial to minimise background interference from unbound materials and to ensure optimal assay performance.

The Agilent BioTek 406FX Washer Dispenser is a compact instrument offering fast, full plate washing along with up to six reagent dispensers. The product features a Dual-Action manifold that optimises plate washing for a variety of cell types, in addition to bio-magnetic protocols, across a broad range of plate configurations, from 96 to 1536 wells.

Unlike typical microplate dispensers that rely solely on peristaltic or syringe pumps, the 406FX’s innovative Parallel Dispense Technology includes up to four syringe pumps and two peristaltic pump dispensers to enable rapid dispensing of cells and precious reagents. The product offers high levels of flexibility with its independent, hands-free dispensing capabilities, enhancing the performance of multifaceted tasks on the one instrument.

The 406FX’s small footprint allows it to be integrated into existing laminar flow hoods, expanding its adaptability across diverse laboratory environments. The onboard touch screen meanwhile makes protocol creation simple and intuitive.

Maintaining the Agilent BioTek 406 FX Washer Dispenser is easy as a result of features such as the Ultrasonic Advantage, designed to effectively clean manifold tube build-up and prevent operational malfunctions. The product’s versatility and capabilities cater to a wide range of applications, from cell-based assays to ELISA, ELISpot and Meso Scale Discovery (MSD) workflows.