Bio-Rad CFX Automation System II robotic plate handler

Bio-Rad Laboratories has announced the CFX Automation System II, a robotic plate handler that enables high-throughput, walk-away, real-time PCR automation for all Bio-Rad CFX Real-Time PCR Detection Systems. The system can meet the high-throughput, real-time PCR requirements of today’s drug discovery and screening workflows by facilitating hands-off, around-the-clock data generation and analysis.

The product can be integrated with one or two CFX systems while maintaining a small footprint and includes easy-to-use software that makes automation accessible to all researchers. It is easily integrated with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) to facilitate sample tracking, save time and minimise human error.

The unit allows laboratories to operate two CFX systems with a single plate handler using a fraction of the space required by other systems. By beginning with one real-time system and scaling up to two systems when required, researchers can meet changing throughput demands. The software also allows for easy integration of wet-lab validated PrimePCR assays.