Velocity11 has brought out a technical note describing how Bravo and VPrep automated liquid handling platforms can use disposable 10ul pipette tips to achieve sub-microlitre dispensing.
The note describes experiments that demonstrate the precise, accurate and consistent liquid handling capabilities of the Bravo and VPrep liquid handling platforms in conjunction with a 384 Channel ST Disposable Tip Head.
The 384 channel head, combined with Velocity11's 10ul disposable tips, can precisely pipette volumes as low as 0.30ul.
The configurable deck and compact footprint of the Bravo and VPrep liquid handling platforms make them ideal for many applications in the laboratory, including compound sample transfers, genomic applications, microplate replication, cell plating and cell-based assays.
The Bravo Liquid Handling Platform is one of the fastest and most versatile small footprint liquid handling systems currently available.
Its nine plate-position footprint can fit inside a standard laminar flow hood, enabling automated liquid handling for cell-based assays or hazardous reagent handling.
The Bravo uses the Velocity11 pipette heads for dispensing from 100nL to 200uL in 96-, 384- and 1536-well formats.
It can also access a single column or row of any of these plate types utilizing the standard 96 and 384 channel heads.
Seven different easy-change head types and numerous plate pad options allow it to be customised to meet the needs of a wide range of assays.
The VPrep pipetting station is a productive precision pipettor.
It features a choice of interchangeable 96-, 384-, 8- or 16-channel pipetting heads.
Eight sliding shelves are arranged on either side of the pipetting head, permitting access to the plates while conserving deck space.
The VPrep has the added capability of accessing all quadrants of 96-, 384- and 1536-well microplates.
The shelves can be customised for applications including auto-filling reagent reservoirs and a tip washing station.
