CPX™-S
- Compact automated system for high-throughput colony picking
- CPX™-S is a more compact automated colony picking system that delivers reliable performance in high-throughput microbial screening and synthetic biology workflows. Featuring a fully motorized 96-pin picking head and cross-laser calibration, it achieves over 99% picking accuracy with consistent and reproducible results. High-resolution imaging enables precise detection of colonies as small as 200 micrometers, supporting accurate early selection. With compatibility across multiple plate formats and seamless integration with automated lab systems, CPX™-S enhances workflow efficiency while minimizing laboratory footprint
Key Features
- Precision Motorized Pin Actuation
- High-Resolution Imaging for Small Colony Detection
- Cross-Laser Pin Calibration for 99% Accuracy
- High-throughput colony picking up to 3,000 colonies per hour
- Versatile Source & Destination Plate Compatibility
Precision Colony Picking with Fully Motorized 96-Pin Actuation
CPX™-S features a fully motorized 96-pin actuation system, enabling precise control of each picking pin. This allows the system to adjust the depth and position of each pin based on colony location and agar height, ensuring accurate and consistent colony transfer.
Unlike systems with fixed pin stroke mechanisms, CPX™-S provides enhanced precision and reproducibility across high-throughput workflows.
Cross-Laser Pin Calibration for 99% Picking Accuracy
The integrated cross-laser calibration system ensures accurate alignment of each picking pin prior to operation, achieving over 99% picking accuracy.
This minimizes picking errors and supports reliable, high-quality results in microbiology and synthetic biology applications.
High-Resolution Imaging for Small Colony Detection
With high-resolution imaging at 100 pixels/mm, CPX™-S enables detection of colonies as small as 200 micrometers.
This supports early-stage colony identification and reliable selection in microbiology and synthetic biology workflows.
High-Throughput Colony Picking up to 3,000 Colonies per Hour
CPX™-S is designed with a compact footprint, making it ideal for laboratories with limited space while maintaining high-throughput performance.
Its space-efficient design allows easy integration into existing lab environments without compromising workflow efficiency.
Versatile Source & Destination Plate Compatibility
CPX™-S supports a range of source and destination plate formats, including 90 mm Petri dishes, 128 × 86 mm OmniTrays, 96- and 384-well plates (shallow or deep), and PCR plates.
It accommodates up to 2 source plates for colony picking, while supporting up to 4 destination plates for replicating and re-arraying workflows.