A thousand DNA/protein features can be printed in every well of a 96 plate using these arrayers, improving assay production by a factor of 50 compared to standard slide production methods
Genomic Solutions announces the global launch of its plate arraying technology on the BioRobotics MicroGrid II and the GeneMachines OmniGrid Accent.
This new option enables the production of DNA and protein microarrays in 96 and 384 well microplates and can allow the printing of over 1000 features within an individual well in a 96 well microplate.
Such a multiplexed approach enables researchers to drive the advancement of microarray production into new application areas such as micro Elisas, diagnostic arrays, and other protein-protein studies in a higher throughput format to that previously available.
For example, utilising this option on the BioRobotics MicroGrid II, which has the capacity to hold 16 microplates, enables a researcher to improve assay production by up to a factor of 50 compared to standard slide production methods, says Genomic Solutions.
The GeneMachines OmniGrid Accent is capable of holding six microplates and thus offers a similar improvement in productivity.
Genomic Solutions's proprietary software enables the user to easily visualise and define the array layout prior to the start of a printing run, allowing total control.
In addition the proprietary Soft Touch feature allows precise and gentle printing onto the surface of the well, particularly useful when arraying onto a coated surface.
A library of definitions for most common microplates is available in the software, allowing simple set up of arrays into the user's choice of plates.
Initially this new technology is available as part of a new purchase, or can be provided as an upgrade kit to existing MicroGrid II and OmniGrid Accent customers.
Genomic Solutions says its applications scientists can assist on microarray design and spotting technique.
