Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 12K Flex Real-Time PCR System 2020 with Computer and Software

The Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 12K Flex Real-Time PCR System 2020 is a versatile thermal cycler engineered for advanced molecular diagnostics, biotechnology research, and bioprocessing applications. Ideal for gene expression profiling, synthetic biology workflows, and molecular cloning, this system supports a broad dynamic range up to 9 logs and sensitivity down to a single DNA copy.

Key technical features include:

• Interchangeable block formats compatible with 96-well, FAST 96-well, 384-well plates, TaqMan array cards, and OpenArray plates enabling multiplex qPCR and high-throughput gene analysis.
• The Enhanced OptiFlex System improves fluorescence signal detection with 6 emission filters (500-720 nm), 6 excitation filters (450-670 nm), and 21 color channel options, essential for fluorescence analysis in molecular diagnostics.
• Seamless integration with Thermo Fisher Cloud facilitates secure data storage, cloud-based analysis, and results sharing, critical for collaborative biotechnology research.
• Includes a touchscreen interface, computer, and proprietary software ensuring immediate setup and operation, streamlining workflows in neuroscience, clinical diagnostics, and biomanufacturing environments.
• Reaction volumes from 10-100 µL suit a variety of assay formats, supporting both qPCR and digital PCR transitions with compatible Digital PCR kits.

The system’s robust design, combined with high-throughput capability and multiplexing potential, makes it widely adopted in synthetic biology, gene editing validation, and molecular diagnostics essential for biopharmaceutical production pipelines.

Dimensions are 51 cm (W) x 74 cm (H) x 67 cm (D) with a weight of approximately 54.43 kg, enabling stable bench placement in busy molecular biology labs. Electrical requirements are standard 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz compatible.

This real-time PCR platform is critical for researchers requiring precise thermal cycling and fluorescence quantification, optimized for advanced biotechnological applications including live-cell analysis and gene expression profiling.