Illumina introduces the MiSeq i100 Series
Incorporating the technology and chemistry of the NovaSeq™ X Series, the MiSeq i100 will help to fuel the next era of genomics growth and discovery
25 Oct 2024
Illumina's MiSeq™ i100 Series of sequencing systems
Illumina, Inc. has unveiled its MiSeq™ i100 Series of sequencing systems, delivering enhanced benchtop speed and simplicity to advance next-generation sequencing (NGS) for labs.
The two new benchtop instruments, MiSeq i100 and MiSeq i100 Plus Systems, will empower customers to unlock powerful insights through an affordable, comprehensive solution that is simple to understand and use, even for those with limited NGS expertise. Room-temperature storage and shipping enable labs to sequence on demand, with no delays for thaw time, and same-day sample-to-analysis.
Key technology enhancements
The MiSeq i100 Series brings Illumina’s XLEAP-SBS™ chemistry innovation even further, harnessing the potential of room-temperature storage and shipping, which provides customers greater flexibility in how they plan and execute their projects while reducing their environmental impact. It offers flexible output capabilities and comes in two configurations: the MiSeq i100 Plus System has the full 100 million single-end reads per run, and the MiSeq i100 System has a maximum of 25 million single-end reads per run.
Key features include:
- Room-temperature shipping and storage for reagents: Eliminating the cold chain and allowing for greater flexibility to sequence on demand without the need to thaw reagents, which is critical for running urgent samples
- Sustainability: An 85% reduction in packaging waste compared to the MiSeq System supports a lower carbon footprint
- Speed: Dramatic reduction in run times: as fast as four hours, with same-day results (4× faster than MiSeq)
- Cost efficiency: Cost-effective consumables enable more affordable sequencing
- Turnkey workflows: 18 proven end-to-end workflows across 10 applications
- Simplicity: Simpler, streamlined operations for various levels of sequencing experience
Push-button workflows on MiSeq i100 are available for small whole-genome sequencing for microbiology and targeted NGS panels for both infectious disease and oncology. Workflows provide metrics either directly on the instrument or via cloud-based DRAGEN™ genomic data analysis, minimizing the need for bioinformatics expertise.
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