Array Tape Technology

Replace individual microplates with arrays embossed continuously into a sprocket-driven plastic tape and:
• Achieve true in-line automation
• Increase throughput by up to tenfold
• Optimize thermal cycling and incubation
• Miniaturize with ease
• Customize well size and shape to your particular needs
• Save on consumables.
• Reduce storage space required
• Eliminate sealing steps

Achieve True In-Line Automation

Tape is pin-driven by rows of sprocket holes found on both edges of the tape. This assures accurate positioning for precision coordination with liquid handling devices.  Sequential liquid handling, drying and reading steps are performed in-line on easily interchangeable modules without handling of individual plates.

Increase Throughput by up to Tenfold

True walk-away automation means more throughput with fewer technicians. For genetics applications, water bath thermal cycling on tape allows simultaneous processing of up to hundreds of microplate equivalents:  the highest throughput, most accurate method of thermal cycling available today.

Optimize Thermal Cycling and Incubation

Tape is 0.3 millimeters thick, allowing for superior thermal transfer, more constant incubation temperatures, better results. (see closeup)

	Save on Consumables Array tape costs less than half the price of microplates per array. Spend less on supplies and spend more on research.
Reduce Storage Space Store up to 500 microplate equivalents on one reel of tape.
	Eliminate Sealing Steps Transparent water tight cover tape is automatically applied in-line with liquid handling.