PlateCrane EX Microplate Handler

These lab automation systems which are used in High Throughput Screening (HTS) protocols are designed to move SBS-footprint microtiter™ plates around a workcell, place and remove them from microplate stacks and microplate nests of other devices, such as liquid handlers, microplate readers, incubators, etc in life science laboratories.
The PlateCrane EX™ is a microplate handler for laboratory automation which is optimized for handling labware in the "SBS footprint", including microplates, reservoirs, and disposable tip racks. The PlateCrane is optimized for loading and unloading automated lab instruments, such as microplate readers, microplate washers, automatable centrifuges and reagent dispensers. The PlateCrane microplate stacker is heavily used in assay development, cell biology, bioassay validation, DNA quantification, PCR setup and cleanup and high-throughput drug screening.
Adds microplate capacity to a single instrument to increase "walkaway" time.
Performs complete automated assays by linking multiple instruments with one or more PlateCrane EXs.
Moves plates with lids to and from stacks, and can automatically remove the lid from the active plate.
Works with 96, 384 and 1536-well microplates, deep well plates, plates with lids, and tip racks.
Fits within standard laboratory hoods.
Provides random access to stacks with shelves, for room temperature incubation and time-critical kinetic assays.

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