BioTek MultiFlo FX microplate dispenser

BioTek’s MultiFlo FX microplate dispenser offers up to four independent reagent dispensers and a washer in one compact and modular platform to simplify and automate microplate-based liquid handling processes, saving time and reducing reagent costs.

The product is an efficient solution for 6- to 1536-well plates and incorporates parallel dispense technologies, allowing a choice of peristaltic or syringe pump dispensing. The choice of dispensing technologies allows reagent conservation and unattended operation down to 500 nL. Additionally, a wash module adds multipurpose functionality and uses the company’s dual-action manifold for independent aspirate/dispense control.

The device has a small footprint for use in a biosafety enclosure or in an automated robotic system. To automate sensitive cell-based assays, the product can also be integrated with the BioStack4 to handle lidded plates.

The fully configured dispenser replaces up to five liquid handlers, and the modular architecture means users need only purchase the modules required now, and can upgrade at any time as their assay needs evolve. The product is suitable for cell-based assays, bead-based assays, ELISAs, primary and secondary screening, compound storage and more.