BioRobot 8000

The BioRobot 8000 series of molecular biology workstations is designed for laboratories at the leading edge of genomics and other molecular biology fields. New technologies allow high-throughput, walk-away nucleic acid purification using proven QIAGEN chemistries. An 8-channel pipetting system rapidly performs routine liquid-handling tasks with the precision required for 384-well formats.

Features and benefits

• Walk-away nucleic acid purification and liquid handling for high-throughput processing
• High-speed dispensing system for short run times
• High-precision pipetting with 384-well capability
• Integrated QIAGEN chemistries for reproducible results

Principle

The BioRobot 8000 series consists of fully automated platforms for liquid handling and frontend sample processing and is designed for walk-away convenience and reliability. The workstations feature several new innovations which ensure high-precision positioning and liquid transfer. The robotic handling, automated vacuum, and buffer delivery systems ensure high-performance processing without operator interaction.

Fast Processing and High-Precision Liquid Handling

The high-speed dispensing system provides short processing times by delivering a continuous flow of buffers or other liquids through 8 channels simultaneously. This new dispensing technology ensures that all 8 channels accurately dispense volumes as small as 200 µl.

Walk-Away Nucleic Acid Purification

New patent-pending technologies developed by QIAGEN provide fully automated vacuum processing. The novel design ensures extremely efficient removal of contaminants for high yields and reproducibility.