The autoshearer 96 is a robot which has been completely conceived and constructed by the Robotic department of Genoscope. This team is composed of J.M. Barbance, G. Gauguet and A. Trybou.

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FUNCTION:

• Shearing of DNA from BACs in 96-well microtiter plates.
• Liquid handling (96-well plates).
• Removal of lysate in macro- or mini-plates, automatic transfer to another plate.
• Removal and distribution of liquid from one plate to another, with programmable volumes.

PRINCIPAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• 96-syringe head, 1 ml volume, equipped with needles and in cassette form. Interchangeable in 1 minute with no special tools.
• Two places for 96-well microtiter plates.
• One reservoir at constant level for rinsing syringes and needles, supplied by an automatically cycled peristaltic pump.
• Control of liquid levels in containers of clean and used water.

CHARACTERISTICS:

• Speed parameters for syringe pistons, lateral transfer and raising of microtiter plates.
• 64 programmes which can be personalized and memorized, permanently available for users.
• Dimensions of robot itself: width: 930mm, height: 1045 mm, depth: 670mm, weight: 80 kg.
• Stand with wheels available which can clear an 800mm doorway.
• Electric supply: 220 V, Power: 250 VA
• CE standard

PHOTOS (Click on the image to obtain an enlarged photo).

Robot AUTOSHEARER 96	Workspace
	96-syringe cassette

The autoshearer is commercialized by the Proteigene Company.
For further information: www. proteigene.fr