With the rapid development of science and technology, the integration of automation technology is quietly changing the way traditional laboratories operate. In this transformation, Opentrons fully automated pipetting workstations have occupied a prominent position in the automation field with their excellent performance, flexible configuration options and open platform ecosystem. This article aims to introduce in detail the various types of fully automatic pipetting workstations provided by Opentrons, starting with the classic OT-2 series, to the innovative Flex series, and even personalized customized solutions, to take you through their improvements one by one. Unique charm in experimental efficiency and precision.

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1. Opentrons Flex series fully automatic pipetting workstation 1. Flex fully automatic pipetting workstation (1) Flex is the third generation fully automatic pipetting workstation developed by Opentrons. It has high flexibility and wide applicability, and can be better adapted The experimental process can be integrated into most mainstream projects or experiments in the life sciences field. (2) The Flex series includes a variety of dedicated workstations, such as Flex NGS workstation, Flex PCR workstation, Flex nucleic acid extraction workstation, Flex protein purification workstation, and Flex liquid dispensing workstation, which are optimized for different experimental needs. (3) The Flex workstation is equipped with high-precision pipettes, available in three specifications: Flex1, 8 and 96 channels, and can perform high-precision pipetting of 1 to 1000 μL. (4) The Flex workstation also adds 96 channels, transfer plate grippers, smart screens and other configurations, and also expands the plate space, with 12 main plate positions and 4 temporary storage plate positions, improving experimental efficiency and flexibility. 2. Shared ecosystem of Opentrons Flex and OT-2 (1) Flex and OT-2 share the software ecosystem of Opentrons, including a large number of verified protocol libraries and Python API open source. (2) This allows the Flex workstation to easily adapt and optimize workflow, bringing new technological breakthroughs to laboratory automation.

2. OT-2 series fully automatic pipetting workstation 1. OT-2 automated pipetting robot (1) OT-2 is a desktop-level, cost-effective, open-source and high-precision pipetting workstation launched by Opentrons. (2) With its exquisite machine structure and open source programs, it has won recognition from customers, including well-known universities such as Stanford University, MIT, and Harvard University, as well as companies such as Merck and Pfizer. 2. OT-2 NGS Workstation (1) This is a pipetting workstation in the OT-2 series specially used for NGS experiments. (2) It supports the automation of various steps of the NGS workflow, including library and sample preparation, and provides validated experimental protocols based on multiple brands of reagents.

3. Other customized fully automatic pipetting workstations In addition to the Flex series and OT-2 series, Opentrons also provides customized fully automatic pipetting workstation services. Customers can cooperate with Opentrons to develop a suitable fully automatic pipetting workstation based on their experimental needs and laboratory environment.

Opentrons has a wide range of fully automatic pipetting workstations, from Flex series to OT-2 series, to customized services, which can meet the needs of different laboratories and experimental projects. These workstations not only feature high precision, high efficiency and flexibility, but also bring new technological breakthroughs and unlimited possibilities to laboratory automation through a shared software ecosystem and open source programs.

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