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Cost-Effective Automation of Common ELISA Assays

The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is one of the most common techniques performed in both research and clinical laboratories to detect the molecules of interest in fluid samples. In this webinar, we will demonstrate the potential for automating common ELISA assays, including including a sandwich EIA for detection of human… Read More

Panel Presentation: Lab Automation and Community Tools to Support Global Science

Join this panel discussion with two prominent researchers in the Open Bioeconomy Lab at the University of Cambridge to hear about their work in building foundational tools for synthetic biology and promoting global adoption of lab automation. Read More

So you want to automate nucleic acid purification? Key considerations, work table setup, utilizing the new heater shaker module on protocol designer!

This webinar will review the strategy behind automating nucleic acid purification on the OT-2. We will review low and high throughput solutions on the OT-2 and different ways to store samples and reagents. There will also be a live demo featuring our easy to use protocol designer where we will… Read More

Automated PCR with an On-deck Thermocycler Webinar

Interested in automating your endpoint PCR with an on-deck thermocycler? This webinar will introduce you to our next-generation Opentrons Thermocycler Module. Learn about the module and how it works with the Opentrons platform and software. And get an overview of performance data from our lab demonstrating amplification uniformity across 96… Read More

How to design OT-2 protocols: Opentrons Protocol Designer Webinar

Access the second installment of our webinar tutorial series: How to Design OT-2 Protocols. This series will cover the different ways users can create protocols, whether you’re an automation newbie or experienced Python coder. Read More

How to design OT-2 protocols: Opentrons API Webinar

Watch the first installment of our webinar tutorial series: How to Design OT-2 Protocols. This series will cover the different ways users can create protocols, whether you’re an automation newbie or experienced Python coder. Read More

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Automated RNA extraction using Zymo Research’s Direct-Zol RNA kit for samples stored in TRIzol®

In this study, the Opentrons OT-2 Nucleic Acid Extraction Workstation was used with the Zymo Research Direct-Zol 96 MagBead RNA kit to automate RNA extraction and purification. RNA quality, yield, and integrity were determined for 12 HeLa samples stored in TRIzol and an assessment to detect cross-contamination between plate wells… Read More

Thermocycler GEN2 White Paper

The Opentrons Thermocycler Module is a fully automation on-deck thermocycler, providing hands-free PCR in a 96-well plate format. It is compatible with all Opentrons robots and software to allow for fully automated PCR reaction setup and thermocycling on your Opentrons robot. Read More

Heater-Shaker Quickstart Guide