Tecan Spark 10M multimode reader and Connect microplate stacker

Tecan’s Spark 10M multimode reader can now be combined with the company’s Connect microplate stacker to offer semi-automated batch processing of up to 50 assay plates. Seamless operation of the Connect stacker is enabled through the reader’s SparkControl software, helping to streamline laboratory workflows for greater productivity.

The Connect is a versatile microplate stacker designed to offer fast, smooth transfer of plates to and from the host instrument. Already suitable for users of Tecan’s Infinite series microplate readers and HydroSpeed plate washers, the system can now be used in conjunction with the powerful Spark 10M reader.

All common microplates conforming to ANSI/SLAS standards — from six to 1536 wells — can be used with Connect, with a choice of 30- or 50-plate cassettes to suit a variety of throughputs. Optional dark covers are also available to protect light-sensitive reactions, making the system suited to a wide range of applications in genomics, proteomics and drug discovery.