Laboratory automation aims to allow scientific researchers to focus more on scientific research. However, due to the high training costs, difficulty of training, and the need to redesign the workflow to learn new technologies, traditional solutions are contrary to the original concept of automation and have limitations. to the experimental performance of scientific researchers. Opentrons redefines laboratory automation, helping researchers conduct research and development at lower costs and with less labor input. Flex fully automatic pipetting workstation is a new technological breakthrough of Opentrons in the field of laboratory automation. It has high flexibility and wide applicability, can better adapt to the experimental process, and can be integrated into most mainstream projects or experiments in the field of life sciences. , bringing convenience through high-throughput and expanding the scope of experimental projects. Flex fully automatic pipetting workstation saves you valuable time and resources, making scientific experiments more efficient and flexible.

Flex adapts to your needs

Flexibility: Assemble different pipettes and hardware modules according to experimental needs. Intelligence: The smart touch screen is more intuitive, and the one-click calibration function is more convenient. Openness: Completely open source software and firmware, compatible with various reagents and laboratories. Instrument Compatibility Compatibility: Extensive API compatible with Design of Experiments program, including AI driver

Flex specifications

Number of plate positions: 12 main deck plate positions, 4 dedicated plate positions for suction tips and experimental equipment

Measuring range 1 – 1000 μL

Pipetting accuracy: 8% at 1 μL Accuracy at 1 μL: 5%

Pipetting configuration with any two Flex single-channel or 8-channel pipettes, or a single Flex 96-channel pipette

Consumables are compatible with ANSI/SLAS standard well plates, as well as other commercially available labware, including conical reservoirs and test tubes up to 50 mL

Device connectivity via USB, Ethernet and Wi-Fi

Product dimensions: 87 cm x 69 cm x 84 cm (width, depth, height)

Flex adapts to your application

Opentrons Flex workstations can be equipped with Flex pipettes, plate grippers, functional modules and labware required for different applications. *You can configure the workstation with single-channel, 8-channel or 96-channel pipettes according to experimental needs. The Flex workstation has the advantage of high reproducibility of experimental procedures and is not restricted by reagent brands.

Our application workstations include:

OPENTRONS FLEX NGS Workstation for end-to-end NGS library preparation

OPENTRONS FLEX PCR Workstation for PCR setup and thermal cycling

OPENTRONS FLEX nucleic acid extraction workstation is used for nucleic acid extraction and purification based on the magnetic bead extraction principle.

OPENTRONS FLEX Protein Purification Workstation for small-scale protein purification based on magnetic bead extraction principle

OPENTRONS FLEX Dispensing Station for aliquoting samples from 2 mL, 12 mL or 15 mL tubes into well plates

Flex meets your expectations

Flex pipettes use air displacement technology to perform high-precision pipetting from 1 to 1000 μL. The pipette is equipped with smart sensors that provide automatic calibration, real-time positioning and error detection. Flex's Z-axis gantry can install any two Flex single-channel or 8-channel pipettes, or configure a Flex 96-channel pipette separately. You can match the appropriate pipette according to experimental needs and replace it at any time.

Flex adapts to your experimental workflow

Opentrons hardware modules are independently developed, produced and tested by Opentrons and can be perfectly adapted to Opentrons pipetting workstations and software. Each Opentrons FLex module has a mounting bracket that can be securely mounted below the deck to bring laboratory equipment closer to the deck surface, and the mounting bracket can rationally store cables, making the entire system look cleaner and more beautiful.

The Opentrons Flex rotating plate gripper is installed on the Z-axis gantry, which can realize the function of clamping laboratory equipment on the platform, and can move the rotating plate up and down on modules such as magnetic bead separation plates or thermal cyclers. It can also be moved to the side panel to replenish tips or labware. Thermal Cycler Module [GEN2] The Opentrons Thermal Cycler Module [GEN2] is a fully automatic thermal cycler that provides PCR functionality in a 96-well plate format. The thermal cycle module is equipped with a heated upper cover and a disposable sealing film to ensure effective heating of the sample and reduce sample evaporation loss. Temperature Control Module [GEN2] The Opentrons Temperature Control Module is an easy-to-operate hot and cold temperature control module that maintains a constant temperature from 4 to 95 °C. The temperature control module comes with 3 labware adapters, which can be used to secure labware. Magnetic Bead Separation Plate Opentrons Flex Magnetic Bead Separation Plate is a 96-well magnetic well plate holder equipped with a ring magnet base. It can be used with Flex transfer plate gripper and skirted 96-well PCR plate or deep-well plate to achieve efficient Magnetic bead separation and purification function. Thermal Shaker Opentrons thermal shaker provides well plate heating and orbital vibration functions. This module can heat to 95°C and shake samples in the frequency range of 200 to 3000 rpm. It can be used with most commercially available deep well plates and 96-well plate compatible.

Flex fits your lab

Smart touch screen sends protocols from applications to Flex to run via screen actions

One-click automatic calibration Automatically calibrate pipettes and plate grippers with one click

Custom protocol development graphical editor, Python API, online protocol library or customized services to help you build your protocol

Third-party integration open source platform allows for easy integration

Indicator lights and remote monitoring enable remote status monitoring through indicator lights of different colors

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