The Flex PCR Workstations enable customers to enhance productivity, minimize errors, and reduce manual labor by automating PCR setup and thermocycling at the required scale. Set up the workstation with the thermocycler on deck for complete automation, or without it, for automated PCR setup using off-deck thermocycling.
Opentrons Flex PCR Workstation. For automation of PCR workflows, reduce time spent pipetting PCR preps within your lab. Image Credit: Opentrons
The following applications are functional with this workstation:
Utilize the 1- and 8-channel setups to automate 8 to 96 samples or the 96-channel configuration for 96+ samples. The workstation can automate either 192 samples of PCR setup (i.e., with off-deck thermocycling) or 96 samples of PCR setup and on-deck thermocycling.
Components: Source: Opentrons
| Component |
1- & 8-Channel
Config. Quantity |
96-Channel
Config. Quantity |
| Opentrons Flex Robot |
1 |
1 |
| Opentrons Flex Gripper GEN1 |
1 |
1 |
| Opentrons Flex 1-Channel Pipette (1-50 µl) |
1 |
N/A |
| Opentrons Flex 8-Channel Pipette (1-50 µl) |
1 |
N/A |
| Opentrons Flex 96-Channel Pipette (5-1000 µl) |
N/A |
1 |
Temperature Module GEN2 with Opentrons
Flex Caddy and Calibration Adapter |
1 |
1 |
| Opentrons Flex Waste Chute GEN1 |
1 |
1 |
| 4-in-1 Tube Rack Set |
1 |
1 |
| Opentrons Flex Filter Tip, 50 µL (20 racks) |
4 |
9 |
| Opentrons Flex Filter Tip, 50 µL (20 refills) |
1 |
1 |
| NEST 2.0 mL Microcentrifuge Tube (500 count) |
1 |
1 |
| NEST 12-Well Reservoirs, 15 mL (50 count) |
1 |
1 |
| NEST 1-Well Reservoirs, 195 mL (50 count) |
N/A |
50 |
Opentrons Tough 0.2 mL 96-Well PCR Plate,
Full Skirt (25 count) |
2 |
2 |
| Remote Protocol Development, Simple Workflows |
1 |
1 |
This workstation comes with Remote Protocol Development and offers the opportunity to upgrade to Onsite Protocol Development.
The Flex PCR Workstation can be customized by users to match their workflow by adding the following features at a 10% discount:
- Opentrons Flex Caddy paired with Thermocycler GEN2.
- A 2nd Temperature Module GEN2 with Opentrons Flex Caddy.