Miltenyi Biotec GentleMACS Octo Dissociator Automated Tissue Dissociation System

The Miltenyi Biotec GentleMACS Octo Dissociator is an advanced benchtop automated tissue dissociation system designed for high-throughput cell preparation workflows. Engineered for biotechnology and molecular diagnostics applications, it supports simultaneous processing of up to eight samples with precise rotational control, facilitating gentle homogenization that preserves cell viability and functionality.

Key technical specifications include:

• *Rotational speed range*: 200 to 4000 RPM with selectable clockwise or counterclockwise rotation
• *Rotational acceleration*: 100 r/s² ensuring consistent tissue dissociation
• *Maximum torque*: 150 mNm with overload protection across speed range
• *Sample throughput*: 8 independent positions for parallel processing
• *Sample volume capacity*: 300 µL up to 10 mL total, accommodating 20 to 4000 mg of tissue
• *Compatible sample containers*: Sterile disposable gentleMACS C Tubes and M Tubes (not included) for contamination-free operation
• *Compact footprint*: Optimized for laboratories with space constraints or integrated cell isolation workflows

The device features interchangeable rotors to adapt to diverse tissue types such as tumor, neural, spleen, lymph node, and organ samples, making it widely adopted in synthetic biology research and essential for molecular cloning workflows requiring high cell viability. Its gentle dissociation protocols are critical in bioprocessing and biomanufacturing pipelines to maintain cell integrity within single-cell analysis and stem cell research.

This system is calibrated and tested by experienced technical teams ensuring full functionality of motors, tube detection, and spin mechanisms. It is covered by manufacturer and vendor warranties, with available technical support for installation and training, ideal for clinical diagnostics and biomedical engineering laboratories.

Applications:

• Tumor microenvironment dissociation for flow cytometry and single-cell genomics
• Neural tissue preparation for primary neuron cultures and neuroimaging research
• Immune cell isolation from spleen and lymph nodes in immunological studies
• Organ dissociation for regenerative medicine and stem cell therapies

The GentleMACS Octo Dissociator seamlessly integrates into molecular diagnostics and biotechnology workflows where reproducible, gentle, and sterile tissue dissociation is required. Its automated design enhances throughput and reproducibility in research fields demanding rigorous cell preparation, including gene editing and synthetic biology.

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