NGS library preparation demands precision, consistency, and careful handling during magnetic bead–based cleanup steps, where small variations can have a big impact on downstream sequencing results. PIPETMAX® 268 NGS is a pre-configured, application-based workstation designed to automate these critical steps, including common cleanup workflows like the AMPure® XP bead-based protocol from Beckman Coulter®, reducing hands-on time while improving reproducibility and confidence in every run.
Built on trusted PIPETMAN® pipetting technology, PIPETMAX 268 NGS delivers walk-away automation for low-throughput library prep without coding, proprietary consumables, or the need for a dedicated automation engineer. Example methods with adjustable parameters allow labs to translate existing SOPs into automation quickly, while optional temperature-control and mixing modules provide added stability during sensitive NGS workflow steps.
“ It’s running almost non-stop. Imagine how many people it would take to carry out this kind of workload and offer this consistency, precision, and accuracy. Without PIPETMAX 268, it’s impossible. ”
- Dr. Chung-Ho Lin, University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry
PIPETMAX 268 NGS is purpose-configured to automate magnetic bead–based cleanup steps in NGS library preparation, delivering consistent, walk-away performance while remaining flexible enough to adapt as protocols and sequencing needs evolve. Key features include:
Together, these features help labs reduce hands-on time, minimize run-to-run and user-to-user variability, and automate the most time-consuming steps of NGS library preparation without adding complexity or locking teams into rigid workflows.
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Optional accessories expand PIPETMAX 268 NGS capabilities to support temperature-sensitive and mixing-dependent steps commonly encountered during NGS library preparation. Available heater, shaker, and chiller modules help maintain reagent integrity, ensure consistent bead resuspension, and stabilize workflows during incubation and wash steps, allowing labs to automate more of their protocol with confidence while maintaining flexibility for evolving sequencing needs.
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PIPETMAX 268 NGS uses standard PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tips, enabling labs to automate NGS cleanup workflows without changing trusted consumables or managing specialized robotic tips. This approach simplifies inventory, reduces waste, and keeps ongoing consumable costs predictable, an important advantage for sequencing labs balancing accuracy, throughput, and budget constraints.
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Flexible, scientist-friendly software tools support both standardized and evolving NGS workflows without coding. PIPETMAX® 268 NGS includes a validated example NGS protocol with adjustable variables for SOP optimization, allowing users to fine-tune parameters such as volumes, timing, and wash steps. Optional Protocol Builder software enables custom workflow creation and future expansion, while protocol sharing across instruments and sites supports consistency and comparability as sequencing operations grow.
| SKU | 32150004 |
| Volume Range | 1-200 μL |
| Bed Size | 9 SLAS |
| Pipette Head Options | MAX4x1200, MAX8x20, MAX8x200 |
| Voltage | 100 - 240V AC |
| Connections | USB |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) |
| Speed | 1-550 mm/s for XY and 1-140 mm/s for Z |
| I/O Ports | USB |
| Environment | Indoor use, Altitude up to 2000 m, temperature 5°C to 40°C, Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C |
| Includes | • Two interchangeable pipette heads • Tip reload blocks • Tube rack • Underbed tip disposal unit • Magnetic bead rack • TRILUTION® micro Software • Tip starter pack |
| Compatible Tips | PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tips |
| Programmability | Yes |
| Software | TRILUTION® micro Software |
| Product Dimensions (L x W x H) | 65.5 x 54.4 x 69.6 cm |
| Product Weight (Metric) | 33.52 kg |
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