Adding the Thermo Scientific Catalyst Express five-axis, 360° base rotating robotic arm to Thermo Scientific Matrix liquid handlers increases the efficiency and throughput of many laboratory procedures. Used as a plug-and-play accessory option, the Catalyst Express moves labware to and from PlateMate 2x3 liquid handling systems, as well as replaces Thermo Scientific Matrix D.A.R.T.s (Disposable Automation Research Tips). When used with Matrix liquid handling, the Catalyst Express is programmable via ControlMate* software, creating an easy-to-use entry to integrate liquid handling systems.
- ControlMate software controls both the Catalyst Express and Matrix liquid handlers in one easy-to-use interface
- All ControlMate interfaces and add-in modules are license-free and can be downloaded from www.controlmate.net
- Labs adding a Catalyst Express onto an existing PlateMate 2x3 can use this interface for liquid handling and tip/ plate shuttling procedures
- 360° range of motion and 5-axis design allows for easy incorporation of additional components around the robotic arm
- Automatic changing of Matrix D.A.R.T.s tips on PlateMate 2x3 nstruments
- Standard 45-plate total capacity, random-access microplate hotels included with every system, with the option to expand for increased storage options
- Wide range of upgrade options through POLARA scheduling software, allowing the system to grow with changing application needs
- Walk-away capability for applications such as vacuum filtration and 96 sealed storage tube piercing
- Adding Catalyst Express to Matrix PlateMate 2x3 can increase productivity and throughput of applications such as genomics, proteomics, primary and secondary compound screening, cell-based assays, ADME, sample preparation and ELISA
- Using Catalyst Express robotic arm to change microplates and Matrix D.A.R.T.s automation tips on the Matrix PlateMate 2x3 allows for hands-free approach to medium-to-high throughput applications
- Integrated system comes with customer configurable combination of random-access microplate hotels (15 microplate capacity each) and Matrix D.A.R.T.s tips hotels (10 standard length Matrix D.A.R.T.s tip positions available) to suit a variety of application needs
- The first industrial robotic arm to be used for automating laboratory processes
- Robust design ensures error-free, repeatable positioning onto Thermo Scientific Matrix liquid handling platforms
- Safety features include remote emergency stop control and optional protective guarding
Required Accessories: PlateMate 2x3 robotic friendly base unit, joiner plate, D.A.R.T.s changing hotel and gripper where applicable
Warranty and Service Offering: One year
Certifications: CE
Recommended for: - Cell-based assays
- ELISA assays
- Full plate dilutions
- Full plate sample transfers (0.1-300µL)
- IC50 assays
- Pipetting into 384-well plates
- Pipetting of high vapor pressure liquids
- Pipetting of resins/beads
- Reagent addition to 96-, 384- or 1536-well plates
- Reformatting into high-density plates
Catalyst Express controlled via ControlMate software interface available only when used with Matrix PlateMate 2x3 liquid handling instrument.
