Products - Genemachines Mantis

Manufacturer: Genomic Solutions Inc.

Description:

Mantis is the optimal screening sytem for high-throughput automated picking.

The system (shown without standard enclosure) is designed to pick individual plaques and colonies quickly and accurately. With an input and output capacity of 72 plates each, the Mantis can run fully unattended for up to 14 hours, picking more than 27,000 colonies/plaques- ideal for even the most demanding projects.

GeneMachines imaging software, with graphical user interface (GUI), offers the flexibility to specify the size, roundness, proximity, and blue/white selection of colones/plaques to be picked. Statistical feedback on colonies/plaques assist users in colony selection and enhancement of upstream plate preparation.

The Mantis enables researchers to pick plaques and colonies with ease, while saving time and money. For increased versatility, the Mantis now includes powerful secondary applications such as cherry picking (re-arraying) and compression/expansion.

Features/Benefits:

High-throughput
Large capacity & long unattended runtime
Comprehensive imaging software
Easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI)

Specifications:

Standard Features
Automatic Plate Loader	72 input plates and 72 destination plates
Automatic Plate Filler	Fills 96- or 384- well plates with growth media
Automatic Vacuum Delidding	Use plates with lids or no lids; software selectable; lid and plate disposal optional
96 or 384 format	Software selectable
12 Microwell-Plate Cassettes	Each cassette holds 12 plates, for a total of 144 plates
Heat Sterilization	No ethanol required & no waste stream
Sensor System	Safety limits on plates, needles and heating coil
All-inclusive system	Hookups, control computer, input/output plate hotels all included
Enclosure	HEPA Filter; UV Sterilization
Cherry Picking / Re-Arraying Application	Software application for re-arraying & complete user specification for mapping from input to output A subset of wells from an input plate can be inoculated into an output plate, usually for the purpose of rearrangement
Replicator (Compression/Expansion)	Contents of four 96-well plates can be compressed into a 384-well plate and vise versa. Or, create copies of either 96- or 384-well plates
Colony / Plaque Counter	For serial dilution projects
Optional Features
Bar Coding	Bar code reading of input and/or output plates
Specifications
High-Throughput	Raw picking speed: 3600 picks/hour Productions speed: 1800-2000 pick/hour
Large Capacity	72 source plates & 72 destination plates; total unattended run time 14 hours (Based on: 384-well plate, >384 colonies per source plate)
Source Plates	Nunc Omni-Tray: reagent consumable savings in agar used Or, small round/square petri dishes
Heat Sterilization	550-850° C sterilization coil; Disposable brush pads for cleaning needles; No ethanol or water required
Plaque and Colony Picking	Software selectable lighting schemes; Select based on roundness, proximity and size; User defined criteria for automatic selection
Blue / White Selection	Incorporated in optical hardware and software; Can de-selected based on blueness
Accuracy	Detects and picks colonies down to 0.5mm in diameter
Computer and Monitor	Includes Windows NT, 17" monitor, 128 MB RAM, network card
Compressed Air Actuation	60 psi house air, or compressor provided at additional cost
Uniform picking	Each picking needle holds phage/bacteria for an equal amount of time

Mantis picking needles:
The Mantis uses a rotating picking system to increase throughput via parallel processing of picking, inoculation, cleaning and sterilization.

GeneMachines imaging software, with graphical user interface (GUI), offers the flexibility to specify the size, roundness, proximity and color of colonies/plaques to be picked and their output placement.

A graphical feedback screen displays each colony with color-coded indicators of how the colony fared in selection under each selection criterion. The software monitoring also includes colony statistical feedback for each plate. Feedback includes a count of all colonies found, colonies accepted, and colonies failed, all subcategorized by a selection criterion. A third type of selection feedback displays a histographical distribution of colony size and roundness. The software's Library Mode allows multiple libraries to be picked with just one setup. An added advantage of the software is the user's ability to load and interpret saved images. The Mantis enables researchers to pick plaques and colonies with ease, while saving time and money.

An added advantage of the software is the user's ability to load and interpret saved images. The Mantis enables researchers to pick plaques and colonies with ease, while saving time and money.

The Mantis now includes powerful secondary applications such as cherry picking (re-arraying) and replication (compression/expansion). No time consuming recalibration or hardware changes are needed; simply click on the icon representing the application you would like to run. The software then executes the steps, tracks samples, and updates plate configurations.

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