Thermo Scientific Kingfisher Apex Automated Magnetic Bead Purification System with 24 Combi Head

The Thermo Scientific Kingfisher Apex Purification System with 24 Combi Head is a high-throughput automated platform designed for magnetic bead-based purification of nucleic acids, proteins, antibodies, and cells. Engineered for molecular biology and bioprocessing laboratories, it supports sample volumes from *30 µL to 5 mL* and processes up to *24 samples per run* using the versatile 24 Combi magnetic head.

Key technical specifications include:

• Magnetic head: 24 Combi head facilitating flexible sample throughput and volume adaptability.
• Sample format: KingFisher 24 deep-well plates, compatible with disposable and barcoded plates.
• Heating block: 24DW deep-well heating block capable of heating samples from *4°C above ambient up to 100°C*, with cooling down to *4°C* for temperature-sensitive assays.
• Barcode scanning: 1D barcode reader for sample tracking and enhanced workflow traceability.
• UV lamps: Dual 18 W UV lamps integrated for decontamination workflows when required.
• Software: Comes equipped with BindIx software for intuitive programming and touchscreen operation, enhancing reproducibility and user control.
• Dimensions and weight: Compact footprint at *45 × 78 × 59 cm* and weighing *56 kg*, suitable for benchtop environments.
• Power requirements: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 280 VA, enabling compatibility with global laboratory power standards.

This system streamlines magnetic bead-based workflows essential in molecular diagnostics, synthetic biology, and biopharmaceutical production pipelines by automating DNA/RNA extraction, protein purification, and cell isolation with minimal manual intervention. The fully enclosed, ergonomic design with touch interface reduces contamination risk and improves lab efficiency, making it popular among molecular biology and biotechnology researchers focusing on gene editing, bioprocessing, and immunoassays.

The Kingfisher Apex is also widely adopted for critical applications in biomedical engineering, fluorescence analysis, and viral particle isolation, essential in clinical diagnostics and life science research. Its proven performance aids in achieving high purity and yield consistently, critical for downstream applications such as PCR, next-generation sequencing, and proteomics workflows.

Overall, the Thermo Scientific Kingfisher Apex with the 24 Combi head is an indispensable automated instrument for laboratories requiring robust, scalable, and reproducible magnetic bead-based purification crucial in modern biomanufacturing and molecular cloning workflows.