The Mosquito® Gen3 by SPT Labtech is a high-precision liquid handling instrument designed to streamline and enhance the efficiency of various laboratory workflows. This innovative system is known for its exceptional accuracy, versatility, and ease of use, making it a valuable tool in research and clinical settings.
Key features and specifications of the Mosquito® Gen3 include:
- Volume Range: Capable of dispensing volumes from 500 nL to 5 µL with high accuracy, ensuring precise liquid handling for low-volume assays and high-throughput screening.
- Precision and Accuracy: Delivers a dispensing precision with a coefficient of variation (CV) of 3%, guaranteeing consistent and reproducible results.
- Throughput: Equipped with a 96- or 384-well format, the Mosquito® Gen3 can process various plate types, enhancing throughput and flexibility in experimental design.
- Speed: Capable of dispensing into a 384-well plate in under 3 minutes, significantly speeding up the workflow and increasing productivity.
- Compatibility: It supports various liquid types, including aqueous solutions, DMSO, and glycerol, making it suitable for diverse applications such as PCR setup, assay miniaturization, and crystallography.
- Automation: Integrates seamlessly with robotic systems and laboratory automation platforms, enabling hands-free operation and reducing the potential for human error.
- Software: Features intuitive control software with a user-friendly interface for easy protocol setup, real-time monitoring, and data management, facilitating streamlined laboratory operations.
- Footprint: The compact design of the Mosquito® Gen3, with dimensions of approximately 54 cm (W) x 47 cm (D) x 69 cm (H), allows it to fit easily into standard laboratory benches, saving valuable space.
- Disposable Tips: Utilizes disposable, positive displacement pipette tips, which eliminate cross-contamination and ensure accurate dispensing of even the most challenging liquids.
The Mosquito® Gen3 is an essential tool for laboratories looking to enhance their liquid handling capabilities with precision, speed, and reliability. Its advanced features cater to a wide range of applications, from genomics and proteomics to drug discovery and structural biology, making it a versatile and indispensable instrument for modern scientific research.
