Agilent BioTek EL406 Microplate Washer Dispenser with BioTek BioSpa 8 Automated Incubator System

The Agilent BioTek EL406 Microplate Washer Dispenser combined with the BioTek BioSpa 8 Automated Incubator delivers a versatile, high-throughput platform ideal for microplate-based assays widely used in biotechnology, molecular diagnostics, and biomedical engineering. This integrated system facilitates precise washing, dispensing, and incubation workflows critical for applications such as ELISA assays, cell-based analyses, PCR setup, and protein purification.

Key Technical Features:

• Compatible with standard 96-, 384-, and up to 1536-well microplates supporting varied assay formats essential for bioprocessing and synthetic biology research
• Dual dispensing using 1 Peristaltic Pump and 2 Syringe Pumps for reagent volumes ranging from 1 µL up to 3000 µL, achieving <10% CV at 1 µL and <3% CV at 300 µL for consistent molecular diagnostics workflows
• Selectable wash parameters with standard 96-tube manifold and optional 192-tube manifold enabling buffer switching, ultrasonic cleaning, and crosswise aspiration to reduce residue and enhance assay reproducibility
• Integrated shaking, soaking, and sonication functions to support complex cell culture and 3D cell biology protocols
• BioSpa 8 Automated Incubator accommodates up to eight plates simultaneously with precise temperature control up to 45°C and adjustable CO2 (0–20%) and O2 (1–19%) for optimized cell culture environments critical in live-cell imaging and cytotoxicity studies
• Customizable wash protocols and multi-buffer capability with optional 4-port valve module for automated buffer management, crucial in biomanufacturing process development
• Comprehensive preventive maintenance and stress testing performed ensuring reliability and integrity necessary for demanding research workflows

Applications:

• High-throughput drug screening platforms for biotechnology and pharmaceutical research
• ELISA and protein quantification assays in molecular biology and synthetic biology laboratories
• Cell-based assays requiring meticulous washing and incubation for cell proliferation and cytotoxicity analysis
• PCR reagent dispensing and setup ensuring precision and repeatability in gene editing and molecular cloning
• Protein purification workflows integrating wash and dispense steps with controlled incubation conditions
• Support for complex 3D cell culture and cell fixation/staining protocols in biomedical research

This system is engineered to reduce manual intervention, increase throughput, and deliver reproducible results, making it an essential tool in molecular diagnostics, bioprocessing, and biopharmaceutical production pipelines. The EL406 model is compatible with BioTek LHS software (license sold separately) for enhanced automation and integration in lab environments focused on biotechnology and clinical diagnostics research.