INTEGRA Biosciences' Dispenser Stacker now Supports Automated Deep Well Plate Processing

INTEGRA Biosciences has expanded the capabilities of its WELLJET dispenser stacker to include automated processing of deep well plates up to 45 mm in height. This new functionality addresses key challenges in high throughput workflows, allowing labs to handle larger sample volumes more effectively in 96 or 384 well formats.

Deep well plates have become indispensable in high throughput labs, where they support large-scale sample preparation, storage and processing. However, the unique design of these plates – especially their increased height – often creates mechanical constraints for standard automated liquid handlers, leading to incompatibility issues that can disrupt workflow efficiency.

The updated WELLJET dispenser stacker is now optimized for rapid, accurate processing of deep well plates, making it invaluable for numerous lab applications. For instance, labs using Thermo Scientific^™ KingFisher^™ instruments with deep well plates prior to next generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation or quantitative PCR (qPCR) can now rely on the WELLJET dispenser stacker to automatically fill these plates, streamlining nucleic acid isolation by reducing manual handling and minimizing errors.

The WELLJET dispenser stacker's compact design, low operating costs and precise liquid handling make it ideal for labs seeking cost-effective, reliable dispensing of large volumes of complex liquids, from buffers and reagents to culture media. Processing deep well plates with the WELLJET dispenser stacker instead of manual plate filling not only boosts accuracy and accelerates workflows, but also enhances the user experience, offering a walk-away solution that is simple to set up and program using a large, intuitive touchscreen interface. The WELLJET dispenser stacker is therefore a valuable addition to workflows requiring high volume liquid handling, setting a new standard for productivity and ease of use in the lab.