Dunn Labortechnik presents the 1- and 4-channel Cobra Nano Dispenser from Art Robbins Instruments. The “Cobra” is ideal for preparation of PCR Master Mixes, biochemical assays and drug development. The 1-channel Cobra system is also able to dispense cell solutions into Terasaki plates and can be used for crossmatching in HLA laboratories and hospitals.
The dispenser has a deck with two plate positions, can hold full- and semi-skirted PCR plates and any ANSI/SLAS sized plate in 96-, 384- or even 1536-well format. Aspiration is possible from deep-well blocks, but also from 0.2 ml, 1 or 2 ml tubes. The system does not need any disposables thus saving overall costs. The wash system is integrated into the “Cobra”.
The “Cobra” can dispense volumes down to 300 nl, but can also fill plates with up to 5 ml per well through a bulk dispense modus. The 4-channel system is able to dispense any volume in any well with up to 4 independent reagents in the same pass. Mixed modes between bulk dispense and aspirate/dispense can also be combined in one protocol. Dispensing gradients are another feature of the system.
The Windows based software is easy to use and the system is supplied with multiple licenses and a PC. It can also be integrated into automatic systems for storage of plates.
