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Can the Opera reader by PerkinElmer be used with the KX2 robot?

Yes, the Opera reader from PerkinElmer can be automated using the KX2 robot and PAA (Peak Analysis & Automation) software. This integration offers laboratories a highly efficient and streamlined solution for high-content screening and other complex imaging applications. The KX2 robot ensures precise and consistent plate handling, significantly reducing manual intervention and minimizing errors. When combined with PAA software, the automation process is further enhanced with robust control, seamless data management, and user-friendly interfaces. This powerful synergy allows laboratories to achieve faster, more reliable results in applications such as high-content screening, cellular imaging, and assay development. The combination of the Opera reader, KX2 robot, and PAA software is instrumental in optimizing laboratory workflows and improving overall productivity.

Overview of Opera reader instrument

The Opera Reader from PerkinElmer is an advanced high-content screening system designed for high-throughput imaging and quantitative analysis of biological samples. Known for its superior resolution, sensitivity, and speed, the Opera Reader combines confocal microscopy with high-content screening, making it a powerful tool for detailed cellular imaging and complex biological assays. This system is ideal for researchers seeking precise and reproducible results in various scientific fields.

Applications of Opera Reader

  1. High-Content Screening (HCS): Enables detailed analysis of cellular responses to various compounds, ideal for drug discovery and development.

  2. Cellular Imaging: Provides high-resolution imaging for studying cell morphology, intracellular processes, and protein localization.

  3. Phenotypic Screening: Facilitates the identification of phenotypic changes in response to genetic or chemical perturbations.

  4. Toxicology Studies: Assesses cellular toxicity and compound safety by monitoring cell viability, apoptosis, and other toxicity markers.

  5. 3D Cell Culture Analysis: Supports imaging and analysis of spheroids and organoids, providing insights into complex 3D cell models.

Industries Using Opera Reader

  1. Pharmaceutical: Accelerates drug discovery by enabling detailed cellular analysis and high-content screening.

  2. Biotechnology: Enhances research in genetic analysis, protein function, and cellular interactions.

  3. Clinical Research: Improves understanding of disease mechanisms and therapeutic effects through high-resolution imaging.

  4. Academic Research: Widely used in universities and research institutes for various advanced scientific investigations.

  5. Agricultural Science: Supports research in plant biology, crop improvement, and environmental stress responses.

Overview of Opera reader instrument

How can I automate my device?

For a full automation of your instrument with KX2 robot you will need:

KX2 - Collaborative Laboratory Robot
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Overlord™ – Laboratory Automation Software
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Hotel Rack, Universal, Side Grip
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Opera reader (PerkinElmer) with KX2 robot lab integration

Opera reader (PerkinElmer) with KX2 robot lab integration

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