In liquid handling technology, robotic tips are essential for accurate and reliable liquid dispensing in automated laboratory workflows. Their integration with robotic systems reduces manual errors and increases throughput, making them essential for drug discovery, diagnostics, and research applications. Advanced features like robotics and microfluidics boost efficiency and accuracy, driving scientific research and industry innovation.
Tecan Liquid Handling System:
They are advanced robotic platforms for precise and automated liquid handling tasks in various laboratory settings. These systems are widely used in research, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and other industries where accurate and efficient liquid handling is critical. The Tecan systems offer features such as pipetting, dilution, dispensing, and mixing of liquids with high precision and reproducibility.
In clinical diagnostics, Tecan systems automate sample preparation steps, such as PCR setup and ELISA assays, thereby streamlining laboratory workflows and improving turnaround times. Additionally, these systems are indispensable in next-generation sequencing library preparation, enabling researchers to process samples efficiently for genomic analysis and sequencing studies.
Dynex System:
Dynex Technologies specializes in manufacturing automated systems for immunoassay and clinical diagnostics. Their systems offer efficient and reliable processing of various immunoassay tests, including enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), chemiluminescent immunoassays (CLIA), and more. The Dynex systems are designed to handle large sample volumes with high throughput, reducing manual labour and minimising human error in diagnostic workflows.
Beyond clinical diagnostics, these systems also find applications in therapeutic drug monitoring, allowing healthcare professionals to monitor drug levels in patient samples to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes. Moreover, Dynex systems support research endeavours in immunology and oncology, where they are utilised to study biomarkers, disease mechanisms, and therapeutic interventions.
Additionally, in veterinary diagnostics, these platforms are employed for monitoring animal health and detecting infectious diseases, thereby supporting veterinary care and public health efforts.
Here are some crucial considerations when contemplating liquid handling options.
Pipetting Arms
A pipetting arm is crucial to address various dispensing requirements. These robotic arms offer versatility in handling tubes, plates, and various lab equipment formats. The multi-channel robotic arms specialize in dispensing into multi-well plates, typically in 96- or 384-well formats. Flexibility in robotic arms is paramount for efficiently handling a range of lab equipment formats.
How to Maximize Reproducibility with Robotic Tips?
Tecan®͏ Type Tips
It ensures consistent and precise liquid handling in laboratory workflows. These tips are designed with high-quality materials and precise manufacturing processes to minimize variability in pipetting volumes, reducing the risk of errors and inaccuracies.
Additionally, Tecan®͏ Type Tips are compatible with the LiHa®͏ arm of Tecan’s liquid handling systems, which feature advanced robotics and software control for precise dispensing and aspiration of liquids. Researchers can achieve reliable and reproducible results by using Tecan®͏ Type Tips, enhancing their experiments’ and assays’ quality and consistency.
Dynex®͏ Type Tips
These tips ensure accurate and consistent liquid handling in Dynex®͏ DSX and DS2 machines. These tips are engineered with precision to minimize variations in pipetting volumes, reducing the likelihood of errors and inconsistencies in sample processing. Designed specifically for compatibility with Dynex®͏ systems, the tips integrate seamlessly with the automated workflows, leveraging the machines’ advanced robotics and software control for precise aspiration and dispensing of liquids.
By utilizing Dynex®͏ Tips, researchers and clinical laboratories can achieve reliable and reproducible results, improving the quality and consistency of their immunoassay assays and diagnostic tests.
Different Types of Robotic Tips
Tecan®͏ Type Tips
These tips come in various forms, including standard and filtered tips. Standard tips are suitable for general purposes, while filtered tips prevent cross-contamination, which is vital for sensitive assays. Depending on the sample requirement, they are available as clear tips or conductive tips.
Dynex®͏ Type Tips
These tips also provide a range of options. Available for sample tips and reagent tips in 300µl and 1300µl volumes, these tips undergo state-of-the-art quality control and are Ideal for high-throughput analysis.
Factors to Consider When Choosing Robotic Tips
Selecting the right Robotic tip ps involves evaluating several critical factors to ensure they meet your specific requirements.
Volume Range and Compatibility
One of the primary considerations is the volume range of the tips. Tecan and Dynex tips are available in various capacities and are compatible with different models of Tecan EVO®͏ Series platforms and Dynex DSX®͏ and DS2®͏ platforms. Ensure the tips you choose are compatible with the right platform to maintain accuracy and precision. Incorrectly matched tips can lead to leakage and inaccurate measurements.
Material and Sterility
Another important factor is the material of these robotic tips. Most tips are made from polypropylene, which provides chemical resistance and durability. Conductive Tips enable the system to recognize the filling height and guarantee a minimal immersion of the tip into the liquid to ensure safe pipetting and dispensing.
This comprehensive guide illuminates the critical factors influencing the successful automation of liquid handling processes. By meticulously considering these factors, laboratories can optimize workflows, streamline operations, and achieve consistent, reliable results.
Conclusion
Accumax offers specially designed Dynex® Type tips for Dynex systems compatible with DSX and DS2 machines. Available in 300 µl and 1300 µl sizes, these tips undergo stringent quality checks to ensure precise sample handling Their distinctive blue colour aids in easy identification, enhancing workflow efficiency. For Tecan machines, Accumax provides precisely engineered Tecan® Type Tips. These tips seamlessly integrate with Tecan systems such as Freedom Evo®100, Evo®150, or Evo®200 with LiHA® Arm.. Available in regular, sterile, or sterile with filters, they offer flexibility to meet diverse lab needs. Packaged in blister packs or eco-flip boxes, they are convenient for storage and use, contributing to overall lab efficiency.
Whether working with Dynex or Tecan machines, both Tecan® Type Tips and Dynex® Type Tips serve as reliable allies for scientists in lab automation. Their precision, compatibility, and convenience make them indispensable assets for efficient and accurate liquid handling tasks, empowering researchers to streamline workflows and achieve consistent results.
Dynex DSX® and DS2®are registered trademarks of Dynex Technologies.
TECAN®͏ & LiHa®͏ are registered trademarks of Tecan Trading AG
Aanak Goswami
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