Automated Sampling
Collect samples down to 150 µl automatically
Completely automated
Program your sample collection and forget about it
Low volumes
Collect down to 150 µl per sample
Up to 20 samples at once
Perfect for temporal resolution
Automated sampling setup
If you have ever worried about overnight sample collection or have had to reschedule a day in the lab to fit the sample collection time within reasonable hours, you understand the value of a fully automated sampling unit. Our automated sampling device was designed to allow you to program your sample collection at the most convenient time.
It is especially adapted for perfusion experiments, in which you have a continuous or intermittent flow and want to collect data points at specific times. Below is presented a schematic using a pressure-driven flow controller, such as the OB1, and a flow sensor connected to a microfluidic chip of your choice.
The chip outlet is then connected to the automated sampling unit (fraction collector), allowing the automatic collection of samples at defined time points. Once the samples are collected, they can be analyzed with the most suitable assay so you can unravel the details of how your molecules were secreted over time, as exemplified by the graph.
The pack contains:
Flow sensor (Galileo, MIC)
Software (Galileo user interface)
Microfluidic chip of your choice
Flow controller
Automated sampling unit (fraction collector)
The automated sampling unit is currently designed to fit 20 Eppendorf tubes and can collect down to 150 µl per sample. However, if you need to collect in larger reservoirs, do not hesitate to contact our team!
Check this application note describing how to set up the automated sampling system.
Automated sampling compatibility and applications
The automated sampling unit is compatible with:
Flow generation
Pressure-drive flow controllers
Syringe pumps
Microfluidic chips
PMMA Device Station
From mold development to high-resolution PMMA chip fabrication
✓ Fast process
✓ Multiple applications
✓ Simple and innovative setup
PMMA
Synvivo
Microfluidic ChipShop
Ibidi
And many more!
Applications and assays
Spectrometry
ELISA
Pharmacokinetics assays
Immunohistochemical and histopathological characterization
Toxicity assays
Albumin reabsorption
And many more!
Customize your pack
Our instruments can be added to different setups depending on your specific needs. In this light, our microfluidic specialists will advise you on the best instruments and accessories depending on your needs and will accompany you during the system’s setup.
Frequently asked questions
Is the instrument compatible with other reservoirs than Eppendorf tubes?
The current version is only compatible with Eppendorf tubes, but other options are being developed, such as for well-plates. If you need a different type of reservoir, contact us using the “talk to our experts” green button above.
What extra equipment is needed?
Besides the fluid flow equipment, such as the pressure-driven flow controller, flow sensor, and chip, you will need a computer to run the software to program the automated sample collection.
Does it only work with experiments under flow?
The automated sampling unit needs to be connected to a flow generator so the automation of the process is possible. Thus, it is best adapted to microfluidics and perfusion experiments. The experiments can have continuous or intermittent (stop/go) flow.
