Thermo Applied Biosystems Automated Thermal Cycler (ATC) with 384-Well Isothermal PCR Block

The Thermo Applied Biosystems Automated Thermal Cycler (ATC) is engineered for precision temperature control in high-throughput PCR applications and molecular diagnostics. Featuring a 384-well isothermal block, this instrument supports full-skirted 384-well plates with reaction volumes from 5 to 10 µL, optimizing workflows for genetic screening, qPCR, SNP genotyping, and cloning.

Key technical features include:

• Thermal accuracy of ±0.25°C within the critical 35°C to 99.9°C range, ensuring precise DNA/RNA amplification crucial in molecular biology and bioprocessing workflows.
• Thermal uniformity of <0.5°C measured 20 seconds after reaching 95°C, guaranteeing consistent temperature across all 384 wells for reproducible results.
• An extended thermal range of 0 to 105°C, providing flexibility for varied PCR protocols and isothermal amplification techniques widely adopted in synthetic biology and gene editing research.
• A maximal ramp rate of 2.8°C/sec for rapid heating and cooling, enhancing throughput in molecular cloning and biomedical engineering projects.
• Automated lid operation and programmable cycle settings streamline workflow automation and reduce sample contamination risk, supporting biomanufacturing process consistency.

The instrument is supplied complete with:

• ATC 384-well block module
• ATC control module
• Laptop with instrument control software for real-time protocol management and data acquisition
• Power and communication cables

This thermal cycler is an essential tool for biotechnology laboratories focusing on molecular diagnostics, synthetic biology, and high-throughput genetic analysis. Its robust construction and validated thermal performance support demanding laboratory environments in academic, clinical, and biopharma sectors.

Ideal applications include:

• PCR amplification of DNA/RNA templates
• High-throughput genetic and SNP screening
• Quantitative PCR (qPCR) for gene expression profiling
• Preparation for cloning and sequencing workflows
• Molecular diagnostics assays in clinical research

By integrating this thermal cycler into your lab, expect enhanced temperature control precision, increased throughput capacity, and flexible cycling protocols tailored to modern biotechnology and molecular biology research needs.

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