FlexPod

The FlexPod is a compact, configurable lab automation platform designed to provide seamless mobile automation with efficient processing. Its key feature is a collaborative robotic arm from ACell, which integrates effortlessly with the Cellario software for workflow automation, enhancing laboratory operations while conserving valuable bench space.

FlexPod offers unparalleled mobility and flexibility, easily redeployable to different benches, labs, or buildings, making it ideal for on-demand use. Its smooth-gliding casters and adjustable leveling feet facilitate safe maneuvering and stable placement in any location.

Key Features

• Mobility: Easily adjustable and transportable across labs, enabling quick setup for various workflows.
• Configuration Options: Offers on-deck ambient storage, barcode scanning, microplate stacking, and an optional LidValet for convenient workflow management.
• Automation Control: Managed via the Cellario software for optimal setup and operation, supporting smooth workflow scheduling.

FlexPod supports both manual and automated workflows and can integrate with multiple devices, minimizing the need for additional expenditures and optimizing lab resources. It can be linked with any benchtop device, thereby eliminating manual tasks and enhancing processes.

Specifications

• Device Capability: Supports 3-5 devices based on type and size.
• Ambient Storage Stacker Options: 3, 5, or 12-pitch stackers for random or serial access.
• Z-Axis Travel: 750 mm; Horizontal Arm Reach: 731 mm; Payload Capacity: 0.5 kg.
• Dimensions: 737 x 508 x 660 mm, with height adjustability.
• Power: 120/240 VAC, 15/10 A; includes Cellario laptop and various accessories.

The platform does not autonomously move but is easily positioned manually, facilitating flexible reconfiguration. Additionally, FlexPod users receive a documentation package detailing setup, networking, and operation, among other aspects.

With pre-configured drivers and comprehensive setup instructions, FlexPod emphasizes plug-and-play convenience, enabling users at any skill level to start operating quickly. It includes a toolkit and can support a robust number of integrated devices, making it a versatile solution for modern lab automation needs.