Robotic liquid handling equipment for DNA matching of recipients and donors in potential transplants now has improved automation of the post testing phase
BeeBlot is described by Bee Robotics as a general laboratory workhorse, taking about 2.5 hours to analyse 48 samples with fully automated washing and hybridisation for strip based assays.
Working on an integrated keypad, the user friendly software allows the operator to design custom assays with up to 15 steps per assay to 12 different assays stored.
Bee Robotics says it has now improved the automation of the post testing phase with an automatic scanning unit for up to 48 strips per run.
AutoCam48, which has a Windows-based interface, eliminates the need to remove strips manually.
In both BeeBlot and Autocam48, polarised racks mean strips can only be entered in one direction verifying sample identification.
The software checks the X and Y movement to ensure a reliable run every time.
Each strip is interpreted as a histogram with a virtual image which is saved automatically, is traceable by time and date and can also have notes added.
"Standing still is moving backwards" says Steve Jones.
"In today's environment there is a need for continuous development.
" We are currently working on further automation of the Baby Bee, the system for the smaller laboratory and a digital colour camera for AutoCam48"
