BioTek MultiFlo FX microplate dispenser with RAD technology

BioTek’s MultiFlo FX microplate dispenser is now available with optional RAD (random access dispense) technology to further extend its application range and flexibility. The technology offers single-channel dispensing to random individual microplate wells, along with rapid reagent dispensing into large-volume wells of 6- to 24-well microplates. The product can also be separately configured with an optional wash module for 6- to 384-well plates.

When incorporating RAD technology or the washing module, the dispenser replaces up to five separate liquid handlers. The modular architecture allows users to purchase modules required now and upgrade as their assay needs evolve, eliminating the need to purchase multiple instruments.

The device features the company’s Parallel Dispense technology, which allows up to four independent reagents to be dispensed in parallel without risk of fluid carryover. A choice of peristaltic or syringe pump dispense technologies provides reagent conservation and unattended operation down to 500 nL, with low maintenance and low consumable costs.

The product is especially suited for sensitive cell-based assays, ELISA and bead-based assays, with angled dispense tips and flexible flow rates to keep cells intact. When integrated with BioStack 4 Microplate Stacker, the process can be automated using lidded or non-lidded plates. Fast programming via intuitive onboard software and a colour touch-screen display provides total control of dispense patterns, and two integrated USB ports provide convenient file transfer and storage.