instrumentZERO
The In-line Production Environment
instrumentZERO
The iZERO encapsulates the unique value of M2-Automation’s technology, contained within a fully flexible, scalable, and highly automated production environment. Without the need to change or reprogram the entire setting during production, the remote-controlled software handles a variety of different products and protocols with ease.
From a few dozen to several thousand targets produced per day, this in-line-production microarray-spotter system reduces the changeover time to a minimum, while maximizing its productive capacity. This makes it the obvious choice to spot your future!
The iZERO can operate all Microdispensers from the M2-Family.
Key Features
- Supports all dispenser types
- Built-in Windows PC
- Database connection
- Washing and drying station
- Head camera for in-line QC
- 2D or 3D droplet imaging
- Cooling/heating of source area
- HEPA filter system with flow control
- De-ionizer
- Dual-active feed through transfer system
- Orbital shaker for source plates
- On-the-fly dispensing
- µm Z-level distance sensor
- Analytical balance for volume control
- Complete customizations available
Scalable
Starting with a single iZERO unit, M2-Automation’s extendable production line is able to address all needs, ranging from an early pilot phase to automated, well-engineered production.
Reel-to-Reel Applications
The iZERO architecture allows for pass-through of materials to be spotted. This can be from a conveyor belt, or from a reel.
A common reel-to-reel application is for the production of multiplex lateral-flow devices. A multi-channel print head can spot the membrane at varying speeds.
Other applications include spotting on flexible circuits, such as those used in wearable sensors.
User-Friendly Software
The iZERO is controlled using comprehensive, easy-to-use software that makes the setting up of experiments an effortless process. The software is largely image-based and it reflects the instrument layout, providing a self-explanatory, systematic workflow to create, save and distribute custom-specific production protocols.
Custom Options
Optionally, the iZERO can be equipped with a variety of options:
- HEPA filter system
- Barcode scanner
- UV-lamp
- De-ionizer
- Temperature control
Technical Data
Printable Area
x 400 mm
y 300 mm
Travel Range
x 400 mm
y 400 mm
z 80 mm
Dimensions
w 85 cm
d 150 cm
h 248 cm
Weight
500 kg
Axis Speed
x 700 mm/s
y 700 mm/s
z 700 mm/s
Acceleration
x 8000 mm/s2
y 8000 mm/s2
z 8000 mm/s2
Axis Resolution
1 μm
Position Repeatability
+- 3 μm
Source Formats:
96-, 384-, 1536-MTP
3x8-well stripes (well volume 200 μL)
5x13-well chip (well volume 100 μL)
Reagent vials of 0.5 to 1.5 ml
Target:
65 glass slides
9 MTPs
Microfluidics, wafers, membranes
Customized targets