Thermo Fisher KingFisher Flex 711 Automated Magnetic Extraction & Purification System

The Thermo Fisher KingFisher Flex 711 is a benchtop automated magnetic particle-based extraction and purification system designed for high-throughput nucleic acid and protein purification workflows. Engineered to process up to 96 samples per run in volumes ranging from 50 to 1000 µL, it supports a variety of plate formats including 24- and 96-well deep well plates, essential for complex molecular biology, molecular diagnostics, and proteomics applications.

Key technical features include:

• Magnetic Particle Technology: Precise magnetic bead handling with particle size >1 µm for robust DNA, RNA, and protein isolation.
• High-throughput Capacity: Simultaneous processing of 96 samples enhances productivity in bioprocessing and large-scale molecular cloning workflows.
• Heating Block: Integrated heating block adjustable from +5 °C above ambient to +115 °C for enzymatic reactions, important in gene expression and viral detection assays.
• User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive software interface (BindIT ver4.1) simplifies protocol customization and ensures reproducible protocols critical in synthetic biology and molecular diagnostics.
• Versatile Sample Compatibility: Efficient processing of diverse biological samples including blood, saliva, soil, fecal matter, and seawater, meeting needs in biomedical engineering and environmental biotechnology.
• Compact Footprint: Space-saving design suitable for clinical and academic research laboratories with limited bench space.
• Software Integration: Compatible with a broad range of Thermo Fisher kits and protocols, facilitating flexible workflow design to support biomanufacturing and molecular diagnostics pipeline optimization.

The system’s automation minimizes manual handling, reducing hands-on time and variability, which is vital for reproducible results in gene editing and biopharmaceutical production pipelines. Its magnetic particle-based purification methodology is widely adopted in synthetic biology research and molecular diagnostics due to its efficiency and reliability.

This instrument comes serviced with preventive maintenance completed, includes remote instrument setup and training, and is supported by a 60-day US continental warranty with optional extended warranty agreements. It is optimized for laboratories focusing on genomics, proteomics, viral/bacterial studies, forensic science, and food safety, delivering consistent high-quality purification results.

Ideal applications: molecular cloning workflows, genomic research, clinical diagnostics, gene expression analysis, proteomics studies, viral load testing, and other critical assays in biotechnology and biomedical research.