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[Lab Automation] Thermo Scientific™ RapidStak™ Microplate Stacker

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2017-04-27
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The RapidStak Microplate Stacker is an entry level laboratory automation product that can deliver microplates to one or two instruments. It provides walk-away time and relief from monotonous tasks. It can be set up in minutes to most Thermo Scientific and third party instruments, The RapidStak easily fits on a wide variety of lab benches.

Available Options:
Serial communication available for OEMs that want to integrate the stacker into their own software
◾Polara RS Scheduling Software and instrument drivers available for ready-to-go solutions
◾RapidStak Teach Tool GUI
◾Training for OEM teams to install
◾Packages for our staff to install
◾Access to all RapidSatk accessories and kits

Rapid, High Throughput

◾High speed is made possible via a unique buffer nest technology that allows for parallel processing of stacking and plate loading
◾Unique choreography and bidirectional telescoping arm design allows it to deliver plates to the instrument while performing the next stack/destack operation simultaneously
◾Multi-tasking yields a load/unload time of less than six seconds
◾As little as six seconds per plate load/unload for up to 300 plates per hour throughput


Quick and Easy Set-up

◾Rapid, easy setup in the field for least amount of instrument downtime—no tools required for set-up
◾No PC required for automation of Thermo Scientific Multidrop, Wellwash AC or Thermo Scientific ABgene Sealer
◾No instrument modifications or additional options needed
◾Does not interfere with the stand-alone use of the instruments


Flexible, Expandable

◾Accommodates 6 to 22mm SBS conforming plates
◾Standard model holds two Staks for a capacity of 50 plates (15mm size; one stack remains empy); can be upgraded to RapidStak 2x
◾RapidStak 2x holds four Staks handling up to 150 plates for even greater walkaway time
◾30- and 50-plate Staks are easily interchangeable and can be used with all RapidStak models


Automate Two Instruments with Polara RS Software

◾Scheduling software transforms any RapidStak into a complete, optimized benchtop assay system
◾Lets you program the stacker to perform almost any plate-loading application
◾Allows even greater versatility by automating virtually any two instruments simultaneously


Works with the following Thermo Scientific Instruments

◾Multidrop Combi
◾Multidrop Combi nL
◾Multidrop 384
◾Wellwash Versa
◾Multiskan GO
◾Multiskan FC
◾Varioskan Flash
◾SkanIt readers
◾Ascent readers
◾Alps 3000
◾Alps 300
◾SealIt 100


Works with the following third-party Instruments

◾BioTek ELx405 washer
◾BioTek EL406 dispenser/washer
◾BioTek Gen5 readers
◾Tecan Powerwash 384 washer
◾Tecan HydroSpeed washer
◾Tecan Infinite M1000, M200 reader
◾TTP LabTech, Mosquito nanolitre pipetting

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