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Can the CataLyst Express by Thermo be automated by the KX2 robot?

The CataLyst Express system from Thermo can indeed be automated using the KX2 robot and software PAA. This integration brings unparalleled efficiency and precision to laboratory workflows, enabling seamless automation of liquid handling processes with minimal human intervention.


The KX2 robot, combined with PAA software, offers advanced capabilities to automate various tasks within the CataLyst Express system. This includes sample preparation, assay setup, reagent dispensing, and plate handling. By leveraging robotic automation, laboratories can achieve higher throughput, reduce errors, and improve overall productivity.


With the KX2 robot and PAA software, the CataLyst Express system becomes a versatile solution suitable for a wide range of applications across industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, academic research, and clinical diagnostics. Whether it's high-throughput screening, compound profiling, assay development, or drug discovery, this integrated solution ensures optimal performance and reliability, empowering laboratories to accelerate scientific discovery and innovation.


Overview of CataLyst Express instrument

CataLyst Express, a pioneering system by Thermo Fisher Scientific, is a cutting-edge liquid handling platform revolutionizing laboratory automation. Engineered for precision and efficiency, CataLyst Express caters to diverse applications across industries, offering streamlined workflows and enhanced productivity.


Key features and applications of CataLyst Express include:

  1. Liquid Handling: CataLyst Express excels in accurate and reliable liquid handling, facilitating sample preparation, reagent dispensing, and assay setup with unparalleled precision.

  2. High-Throughput Screening: The system supports high-throughput screening processes in drug discovery and research, enabling rapid analysis of large sample volumes for identifying potential compounds and targets.

  3. Compound Profiling: CataLyst Express automates compound profiling assays, allowing researchers to efficiently assess the biological activity and properties of compounds for drug development and optimization.

  4. Assay Development: Laboratories leverage CataLyst Express for assay development and optimization, ensuring consistent and reproducible results in various research applications.

  5. Workflow Integration: With seamless integration capabilities, CataLyst Express harmonizes with existing laboratory workflows and instrumentation, maximizing efficiency and throughput.


Industries benefiting from CataLyst Express include:

  1. Pharmaceuticals: Pharmaceutical companies utilize CataLyst Express for drug discovery, compound screening, and assay development, optimizing research processes and accelerating drug development pipelines.

  2. Biotechnology: In biotechnology laboratories, CataLyst Express facilitates high-throughput assays, cell-based screening, and compound profiling, supporting advancements in biopharmaceuticals and therapeutics.

  3. Academic Research: Academic institutions leverage CataLyst Express for basic and translational research, enabling researchers to explore novel targets, pathways, and therapeutic strategies across diverse disciplines.

  4. Clinical Diagnostics: Clinical laboratories benefit from CataLyst Express's automation capabilities for diagnostic testing, sample processing, and assay development, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in patient care and disease management.

  5. Life Sciences: CataLyst Express is instrumental in life sciences research, including genomics, proteomics, and cell biology, empowering researchers to conduct large-scale experiments and studies with precision and reliability.


With its versatility and robust performance, CataLyst Express is a valuable asset for laboratories seeking to optimize liquid handling processes and accelerate scientific discoveries in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, academia, clinical diagnostics, and life sciences industries.

Overview of CataLyst Express instrument

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CataLyst Express (Thermo) can be used with PAA software and robots

CataLyst Express (Thermo) can be used with PAA software and robots

Streamline your lab automation with Thermo's CataLyst Express, seamlessly integrated with KX2 robot and PAA software. Enhance efficiency and accuracy in sample processing.

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