The new xxplates SBS provides several advantages: faster, more reliable, improved uniformity. To accommodate the xxplates for use with automated liquid handling systems, the BJS biotechnologies group have also created a new aluminium adaptor. This holds the xxplate inside the system. It also doubles up as a bench-top holder and can be frozen to keep samples chilled during pipetting.
The xxplate SBS will be manufactured in three sizes, 24 well, 54 well and 96 well, all of which are totally compatible with the existing xxpress thermal cycler. The xxplate SBS follows the industry standard format which is smaller than the current xxplates. Therefore an adaptor will be required for use in the xxcentrifuge.