Front angle on the Automated Thermal Cycler (ATC)

Looking to automate your PCR workflow? The Applied Biosystems Automated Thermal Cycler (ATC) offers the flexibility, reliability, and performance needed in a complete PCR automation system.

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What is automated PCR?

Automated PCR refers to the use of automated systems and instruments to perform the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique, which is a widely used molecular biology method for amplifying DNA samples that helps in reducing manual errors and cross-contamination while providing accurate, reproducible results by saving manual hands-on time.

PCR automation system designed for easy robotic integration

  • Flexible modular design saves space on deck
  • Easy-to-install software solutions for robotic integration: SiLA Rapid Integration™ standard-compatible
  • Software and prewritten application programming interfaces (APIs)
  • Free software for stand-alone operation allows assay optimization before integration

Optimized features for automated PCR workflows

  • Automated lid for hands-free operation with a liquid handler or plate stacker
  • Heated cover slides forward to cover the plate nest, enabling thermal contact and minimizing evaporation
  • Automated plate ejectors help ensure consistent plate positioning for half-skirted or fully skirted 96-well plates
See ATC-compatible robotics

We are currently working with robotics/liquid handling system manufacturers on the development of drivers compatible with ATC. Please contact our Technical Support for any questions regarding driver development and robotic integration.

ManufacturerModelManufacturer contact information
Beckman Coulter Inc.
  • Biomek i7 Automated Workstation
  • Biomek i5 Automated Workstation
  • Biomek FXP Automated Workstation
  • Biomek NXP Automated Workstation
  • Biomek 4000 Automated Workstation
lshotline@beckman.com
Hamilton Robotics
  • VANTAGE Liquid Handling System
  • Microlab STAR
  • Microlab NIMBUS
marketingrequests@hamiltoncompany.com
Hudson Robotics Inc.
  • SOLO™ Pipettor
  • PlateCrane EX™ robot arm
  • PlateCrane SciClops™ robot arm
http://hudsonrobotics.com/contact-us/request-service/
Tecan
  • Fluent™
  • Freedom Evo™ Series
https://lifesciences.tecan.com/support/helpdesk
Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • Thermo Scientific Orbitor
  • Thermo Scientific Spinnaker
  • Thermo Scientific F7
  • Thermo Scientific Momentum
customercare@thermofisher.com
  • If your robot is listed here, contact us or the robot manufacturer for driver and integration information.
  • If you don't see your system listed here, we can work with you and your robot manufacturer on integration options.
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