Hudson Control Group Introduces the Hudson SOLO™ High-Resolution Liquid Dispenser
15 May 2007Hudson Control Group recently announced the launch of the Hudson SOLO™, a low cost, high-throughput single-channel robot pipettor able to perform DNA transformations, cherry-picking and other applications involving the accurate dispensing of liquids.
The SOLO™ was developed to meet the growing need throughout the research, pharmaceutical and clinical communities for a high-resolution, compact and versatile liquid dispenser. Its compact 14" x 16" (355mm x 400mm) footprint easily fits on lab benchtops and into standard fume hoods. Compatible with 96-, 384-, and 1536-well plate formats, it also has the ability for non-contact dispensing into microplates and slides. This product also has a very broad dynamic range and the ability to handle reactions in a sterile environment.
The SOLO™ can be loaded and operated manually, but is also fully compatible with robot loading systems from most manufacturers, including Hudson Control's own PlateCrane EX®. It can also be used in-line with the Hudson Control LabLinx® high throughput track system for unparalleled high-throughput and ease of setup.
The SOLO™ is powered by Hudson Control Group's SoftLinxT software, which facilitates the robotic pipettor's integration with most robots and other automated instruments. If SoftLinx™ doesn't already include an interface to a specific lab instrument; the Hudson Control team will develop one. SoftLinx™ will communicate with each instrument via a serial port from the computer, and comes with its own easy-to-use GUI. SoftLinx™ features an icon-based, drag-and-drop method editor, which will oversee the process of moving labware among instruments.