Thermo Applied Biosystems Automated Thermal Cycler (ATC) with 96-Well Isothermal Block for PCR Applications

The Thermo Applied Biosystems Automated Thermal Cycler (ATC) is an advanced thermal cycler optimized for high-throughput PCR amplification workflows used in molecular diagnostics, gene cloning, and biotechnological research. Featuring a 96-well isothermal block compatible with full-skirted plates, it provides uniform and precise temperature control essential for reproducible amplification results in complex molecular biology experiments.

Key technical specifications include:

• Block format: 96-well isothermal block suitable for 0.2 mL reaction volumes in full-skirted PCR plates
• PCR volume range: 10–100 µL, accommodating diverse experimental protocols
• Thermal accuracy: ±0.25°C across 35°C to 99.9°C, critical for sensitive amplification assays
• Thermal uniformity: less than 0.5°C within 20 seconds after reaching 95°C, ensuring consistent thermal cycling conditions across all samples
• Temperature range: 0–105°C, supporting PCR, qPCR, and other thermal amplification methods
• Maximum ramp rates: 3.5°C/s for block heating and 1.8°C/s for sample temperature changes, enabling rapid cycling times and increased throughput
• Automated heated lid: minimizes condensation and manual intervention, enhancing workflow efficiency

This instrument supports customizable thermal profiles, making it versatile for protocols including SNP genotyping, gene expression assays, cloning, and sequencing preparation. Its compact design allows seamless integration into standard molecular biology and biotechnology labs focused on applications such as synthetic biology and bioprocessing.

The unit is supplied complete with a control module, adapter for full-skirted plates, instrument control software on a laptop, and essential power and communication cables. It undergoes rigorous factory servicing and quality verification, including power and temperature sensor validation, ensuring robust and reliable performance for molecular diagnostics and genetic research.

Widely adopted in biopharmaceutical production pipelines and molecular cloning workflows, this thermal cycler is critical for biotechnology professionals requiring consistent and accurate thermal cycling for PCR amplification in clinical diagnostics and synthetic biology applications.

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