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Recycling your tips and tip racks

This article provides insights into recycling procedures, resin codes, and recommended resources for environmentally conscious practices in the laboratory setting. Read More

Protecting your OT-2’s trash bin

When working with solvents, it’s important to protect the trash bin to make sure it doesn’t get damaged. Read More

How to handle viscous liquids in the Python API

This article offers practical recommendations for effectively managing viscous liquids within Python API protocols, focusing on optimizing liquid handling techniques. Read More

Guidelines for module placement on the OT-2 deck

This article provides guidance on spacing and arranging modules on the OT-2 deck to ensure optimal functionality and prevent potential issues during protocol execution. Read More

Cleaning your pipettes

This article provides instructions for cleaning and decontaminating GEN1 and GEN2 pipettes. Read More

Cleaning your OT-2 modules

This article provides instructions for cleaning the Temperature, Magnetic, Thermocycler, and Heater-Shaker Modules. Read More

Cleaning your OT-2

Maintaining your robot and pipettes is crucial for effective lab work. Proper care ensures longevity, accuracy, precise calibration, and minimizes the risk of cross-contamination. Read More

Cleaning the robot’s surfaces

This article provides instructions for cleaning the gantry, deck, frame, front and top windows, and rear and side windows of your robot. Read More

Calibration best practices

This article provides best practice guidelines for pipette and tip attachment in addition to deck, pipette, and labware calibration. Read More

What are labware adapters?

Labware adapters can be used in both Python API and Protocol Designer protocols to support manual and automatic labware movements during a protocol. Read More