Miltenyi Biotec gentleMACS Octo Dissociator with 4 Integrated Heaters, Automated Multi-Sample Tissue Dissociation System

The Miltenyi Biotec gentleMACS Octo Dissociator with 4 Heaters is a high-throughput automated tissue dissociation instrument optimized for reproducible single-cell suspensions essential in molecular diagnostics, biotechnology, and biopharmaceutical research. It accommodates up to eight simultaneous samples with integrated heating modules, supporting enzymatic digestion protocols crucial in bioprocessing workflows such as gene editing, synthetic biology, and molecular cloning.

Key features include:

• *Rotational speed range*: 200–4000 RPM with both clockwise and counterclockwise options, ensuring gentle yet effective dissociation for a broad range of tissue types.
• *Rotational acceleration*: 100 r/s², delivering precise mechanical control critical in consistent tissue processing.
• *Torque*: Minimum 150 mNm with overload protection across operation speeds, guaranteeing reliability during complex dissociation protocols.
• *Heatable positions*: 8 total; 4 heaters included, maintaining optimal enzymatic activity and temperature control for sensitive downstream cell culture and expansion applications.
• *Sample capacity*: Supports tissue volumes from 300 µL up to 10 mL and sample weights from 20 to 4000 mg, compatible with gentleMACS C Tubes and M Tubes (consumables sold separately).

This dissociator is widely adopted in clinical diagnostics and biomedical engineering for preparation of primary cells, tumor and organoid dissociation, and generation of immune cell subsets for synthetic biology and molecular biology research. Its user-friendly interface incorporates preset protocols enhancing workflow efficiency while preserving cell viability critical to biomanufacturing processes.

Additional advantages:

• Compact benchtop design suitable for laboratory integration in research institutions and biopharma production environments.
• Fully tested and serviced with included comprehensive warranty and technical consultation options.
• High-throughput capacity meets demands of accelerated tissue processing in biotechnology pipelines.

The gentleMACS Octo Dissociator’s ability to harmonize mechanical dissociation with controlled heating modules renders it essential for molecular cloning workflows and advanced cell preparation protocols, supporting a broad spectrum of biotechnological applications including immune cell enrichment and live-cell imaging sample prep.

For molecular biology and bioprocessing laboratories requiring robust automated tissue dissociation integrated with precise temperature regulation, the Miltenyi gentleMACS Octo Dissociator with 4 Heaters is a critical instrument for reliable, scalable, and reproducible single-cell suspension generation.