Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the North American debut of the Thermo Scientific Orbitor RS, at Labautomation 2010.
Developed using technology from Thermo Scientific Rapidstak and Thermo Scientific Dimension 4 product lines, the Orbitor RS is a high-speed microplate mover offering reliable performance with flexible plate handling.
Extensive vertical reach allows multiple-stacked or high-density instruments to be loaded in a small footprint and a bidirectional telescoping arm provides superior reach, improved user safety and unlimited base rotations within a 360deg workspace.
The Thermo Scientific Orbitor RS accommodates any SBS plate format, from shallow to deep well, in addition to tip boxes and lids, tubes or racks.
This flexibility is further supported by random or sequential plate access and the ability to mix modes of storage as assay requirements change.
Laboratory safety is maximised as the robotic arm is able to pass through the base and remain inside the rotating base while turning.
The Orbitor RS offers closed-loop motion control, collision detection and position recovery.
It offers speed and efficiency in a compact, cost-effective solution that is suitable for smaller workspaces and offers numerous storage options and operational flexibility for a range of setups and configurations.
The flexibility of the Orbiter RS makes it suitable for a variety of instrument-loading requirements, from OEMs to individuals working on small automated workstations with Momentum automation scheduling software.
The Thermo Scientific Orbitor RS expands the existing Thermo Scientific range of automated technologies for drug discovery and addresses the demand for increased throughput, storage capacity and operational flexibility.
