Capabilities

Access individual capabilities or combine them across experimental workflows.​

SHARED ENABLING CAPABILITIES

Methods, measurements, and automation

Sequencing library preparation

Sample preparation, barcoding, and library construction for downstream sequencing.​

Genotyping & qPCR

Targeted validation, gene expression, and variant characterization.

Flow cytometry / FACS

Population analysis, single-cell measurements, and sorting.

Imaging & phenotyping

Imaging, microscopy, multiwell measurements, and phenotypic assays.

HPLC & mass spectrometry

Product, metabolite, and analytical characterization.

Automation & data workflows

Liquid handling, robotic execution, workflow integration, and LIMS-supported sample tracking

Synthetic Biology & Genetic Engineering Workflows

Automated DNA assembly, library construction, and screening workflows supporting applications from genetic variant testing to microbial strain engineering.​

Library Construction & Reaction Setup

Assemble plasmids, DNA constructs, and genetic libraries using automated, miniaturized reaction setup, including arrayed or pooled designs.

Transformation & Host Workflows

Transform DNA constructs, select clones, and automate colony handling and culture setup. Adapt workflows to different microbial hosts and project requirements.​

Functional Screening & Phenotyping

Screen genetic, strain, protein, and enzyme variants for growth, expression, activity, and other functional properties using miniaturized assays, fluorescence, imaging, and kinetic measurements.​​

Molecular & Analytical Characterization

Characterize DNA constructs, genetic variants, and biological samples using sequencing, genotyping, qPCR, HPLC, mass spectrometry, and other analytical methods.​​

1,536

Automated reactions per run

PCR · DNA assembly · IVT

960 wells

Growth monitoring

Real-time · growth-triggered automation

Mammalian Cell Engineering & Screening​

Automated workflows for mammalian cell culture, genetic modification, reagent delivery, and arrayed cell-based assays.​

Cell Culture & Maintenance Workflows

Automate the culture, expansion, passaging, and maintenance of mammalian cells, including iPSCs, adherent and suspension cell lines.​​

Cell Engineering & Reagent Delivery

Introduce genetic modifications and deliver reagents using nucleofection, transfection, and other established methods, with workflows adapted to different cell types and applications.​​

Arrayed Screening & Cell-Based Assays

Screen genetic perturbations, compounds, and experimental conditions using automated cell-based assays, fluorescence, imaging, and other functional or phenotypic readouts.​

Cell-Line Development & Characterization

Generate and characterize modified cell lines through genome editing, clonal isolation, expansion, genotyping, and other molecular and functional analyses.​​

96-well

Arrayed cell engineering

384-well

Screening format

Microbial Bioprocessing & Scale-Up

Bioprocess development, optimization, and scale-up to support the transition toward pilot-scale operations​.

Process Development & Screening

Evaluate microbial candidates under controlled, process-relevant conditions using parallel small-scale systems.

Fermentation Scale-Up

Develop and scale batch, fed-batch, or continuous processes across multiple working-volume steps.

Process Optimization & Analytics

Develop and scale up batch, fed-batch, or continuous processes across multiple working volumes.​

Downstream Processing & Recovery

Develop and adapt recovery, concentration, and stabilization workflows according to product characteristics and project requirements.​

0.2-200 L

Working volume range

8 x 1 L

Parallel bioreactors

Process development

Our team works with researchers to implement, adapt, and automate experimental methods. Organism-specific engineering, biological design requirements, and non-routine workflows are assessed during project scoping.

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