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Swift Biosciences Inc. (“Swift”) announces the launch of the most affordable fully automated workstation preparation for next-generation sequencing (NGS) libraries on the market. The companies will launch the product at the Laboratory Automation and Screening Society conference (SLAS2020) in San Diego, California, from January 25 to 29.

At a total cost of less than $15,755, biologists get everything they need from double-stranded DNA to ready-to-sequence NGS libraries in a single, fully automated run for less than $30 per sample. Complete workstation includes Opentrons OT-2 laboratory robot with on-deck magnetic module, temperature module and thermal cycler, as well as Swift 2S Turbo DNA Library Kit and Omega Bio-tek MagBind TotalPure NGS Cleanup beads, and all necessary labware and consumables for 100 samples. The validated protocol is available for free download at opentrons.com.

"Our goal has always been to make complex biotech tools more accessible to more people. That means fully automated genomic workstations are not only affordable, but also extremely powerful and easy to use," said Will, co-founder and chief product officer of Opentrons. · Kanion. “With this workstation, laboratories can save 6 or more hours of hands-on time for each batch of NGS libraries they produce.”

This announcement follows the launch of a fully automated deck thermal cycler by Opentrons in Q4 2019. This new module enables biologists to keep amplification steps on the robot during NGS library preparation protocols, rather than requiring them to move samples to an off-deck PCR machine. This eliminates the human intervention step, eliminating the opportunity for error while giving scientists more hands-off time.

"At Swift, we are focused on high-quality library preparation workflows and have found a capable automation partner in Opentrons," said Mida Pezeshkian, senior product manager at Swift. "Together we offer a turnkey solution that includes Run pre-written liquid handling programs with Swift reagents at a price point compatible with most labs’ budgets.”

About Swift Biosciences

Swift Biosciences develops technologies that enable genomics, translational and clinical research. Our technology expands the application of next-generation sequencing (NGS) by expanding the sample input range.

Swift develops unique intellectual property (IP) to enhance adapter ligation to single- and double-stranded DNA, improve multiplex PCR for targeted sequencing, and provide novel solutions for NGS workflows, and our RNA is The fastest on the market using Adaptase? technology.

Swift leverages its proprietary technology to develop DNA and RNA library preparation kits and NGS library standardization.

Our high-quality product portfolio provides fast, simple and reliable solutions for many laboratory workflows. For more information, visit SwiftBioSci.com and follow Swift Biosciences on Twitter (@SwiftBioSci).

About Opentrons

Opentrons is making automation possible in any laboratory, starting with affordable pipetting robots for biologists. With its easy-to-use hardware and open software platform, Opentrons automates manual laboratory work and supports collaborative research for life scientists. Opentrons has helped more than 1,500 laboratories in 45 countries save time, money and laboratory costs, including 47 of the world's top 50 academic universities including MIT, Oxford and Stanford, as well as GSK Gram and other 9 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies. Merck and Novartis. To learn more, visit opentrons.com.