PerkinElmer Chemagic 360 Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction System for High-Throughput Sample Purification

The PerkinElmer Chemagic 360 is a high-throughput, compact benchtop automated nucleic acid extraction system designed for efficient purification of DNA and RNA from diverse sample types, including blood, plasma, saliva, tissues, and FFPE samples. Utilizing chemagen’s proprietary M-PVA magnetic bead technology, it delivers high yields with excellent purity—critical for molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing workflows.

Key technical features include:

• Flexible sample volume range: 10 µL to 10 mL, supporting varied protocols and research needs in genomics, molecular cloning, and synthetic biology.
• High throughput capacity: Processes up to 96 samples per run, suitable for clinical diagnostics, biobanks, and molecular biology laboratories.
• Cross-contamination prevention: Engineered magnetic separation protocols minimize sample-to-sample contamination, ensuring reliable data for next-generation sequencing (NGS) and PCR applications.
• Mixed sample processing capability: Enables simultaneous handling of diverse sample types within a single run, optimizing workflow efficiency in biomanufacturing and gene editing research.
• Integration readiness: Compatible with automated liquid handling platforms and supports LIMS integration for full traceability and compliance in clinical and research settings.
• Compact design: Measures 80 × 80 × 90 cm and weighs 140 kg, ideal for laboratories with space constraints requiring reliable nucleic acid extraction solutions.
• Advanced sample handling features: Barcode scanning and real-time monitoring facilitate streamlined sample tracking and ensure consistent protocol execution.

Technical specifications:

• Sample capacity: 1–96 per run
• Processing time: Approximately 45 minutes for 400 µL whole blood samples
• Power supply: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

The Chemagic 360 system is widely adopted in biotechnology, being essential for molecular cloning workflows, critical in biopharmaceutical production pipelines, and highly suitable for clinical diagnostics and biobank sample preparation. Its robust, automated extraction capabilities make it a preferred choice among molecular biology and biomedical engineering professionals focusing on fluorescence analysis, gene editing, and live-cell imaging research applications.