Multi-Core Pipetting Arm (MCPA) for the Lynx Robotics Platform
On the Fly, Swappable, Multipurpose Tools! The Multi-Core Pipetting Arm (MCPA), Lynx offers seamless core swapping, increased throughput, and ultimate flexibility — empowering labs to do more, faster.
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The Multi‑Core Pipetting Arm (MCPA) transforms your Lynx Robotics platform into a truly adaptive automation powerhouse. With the ability to swap tools on‑the‑fly—requiring no calibration between tool changes—the MCPA empowers methods to include diverse pipetting modes and sample processing strategies, all within a single, uninterrupted workflow.
MCPA offers a robust suite of interchangeable head tools, including 24‑, 96‑, and 384‑channel standard volume (ST) pipetting heads; 24KS and 96KS magnetic rod tools for automated purification tasks; plus positive‑pressure tool options. Swappable in just 45 seconds, these tools can be deployed dynamically during a run to maximize throughput and sample recovery while replacing multiple standalone instruments.
MCPA simplifies complex workflows with flexible tool pairing—large-volume liquid handling, precise low-volume dispensing, or magnetic‑bead separations—without needing multiple hardware platforms. It streamlines assay setup, enhances space efficiency, and drives integration across varied life science workflows with unmatched convenience and versatility.
Key Features / Benefits
- On‑the‑fly tool switching with no recalibration required—ready in ~45 seconds
- Comprehensive tool lineup:
- 24, 96, 384 ST pipetting heads for standard volume dispensing
- 24KS & 96KS magnetic rod tools for bead‑based purification and automated cleaning
- Positive‑pressure tools for advanced liquid processing workflows
- Streamlined workflows combining pipetting and purification on a single platform—eliminates need for multiple instruments/software
- Broad volume range coverage: from as small as 0.3 µL (384ST) to up to 5 mL (large-volume ST & magnetic tools)
- Space-saving modularity, with rapid tool changes enabling consolidation of workflows on one deck
- Seamless integration with Lynx’s linear motor motion, diagnostics tools, and automation ecosystem for high-performance workflows
Applications
- Multi-step workflows combining large-volume transfers with magnetic bead clean-up (e.g., DNA/RNA extraction to elution)
- High-throughput assay pipelines switching between low- and high-volume dispensing dynamically
- Automated purification protocols, such as PCR cleanup, size selection, or compound cleanup using magnetic rod tools
- Streamlined methods requiring both standard and positive-pressure pipetting—without manual hardware change
- Space-efficient lab setups where one platform must serve multiple assay functions
- Modular automation pipelines incorporating sample prep, clean-up, and delivery within a single run
