SPT Labtech delivers end-to-end automated NGS library preparation with firefly®+

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An internal robotic gripper ensures seamless transfer between all functionalities without the need for manual intervention, granting scientists more walkaway time to focus on critical tasks such as data analysis and experiment design.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Central to firefly’s development is its compact design and usability. Unlike traditional liquid handlers, firefly+ offers the benefits of integrated automation without the need for extensive lab space or specialized programming knowledge. The complete system occupies just over one metre in width and sits comfortably on a standard lab bench. Its operation is powered by firefly’s visual and intuitive software that makes protocol development, execution and sharing effortlessly straightforward.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">With firefly+, researchers maintain full access to firefly’s liquid handling and process modules capabilities even while the thermocycler is in operation. This versatility caters to different laboratory challenges, offering unparalleled freedom and efficiency in genomics workflows. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></p> <blockquote> <p><i><span data-contrast="auto"><img src="https://www.sptlabtech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SPT%20Labtech%20Website/06%20-%20Products/04%20-%20firefly/SPT%20Labtech_firefly%2B%20side%20view.png?width=500&height=400&name=SPT%20Labtech_firefly%2B%20side%20view.png" width="500" height="400" loading="lazy" alt="SPT Labtech_firefly+ side view" style="height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 500px; float: right; margin: 0px 0px 20px 30px;" srcset="https://www.sptlabtech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SPT%20Labtech%20Website/06%20-%20Products/04%20-%20firefly/SPT%20Labtech_firefly%2B%20side%20view.png?width=250&height=200&name=SPT%20Labtech_firefly%2B%20side%20view.png 250w, https://www.sptlabtech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SPT%20Labtech%20Website/06%20-%20Products/04%20-%20firefly/SPT%20Labtech_firefly%2B%20side%20view.png?width=500&height=400&name=SPT%20Labtech_firefly%2B%20side%20view.png 500w, https://www.sptlabtech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SPT%20Labtech%20Website/06%20-%20Products/04%20-%20firefly/SPT%20Labtech_firefly%2B%20side%20view.png?width=750&height=600&name=SPT%20Labtech_firefly%2B%20side%20view.png 750w, https://www.sptlabtech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SPT%20Labtech%20Website/06%20-%20Products/04%20-%20firefly/SPT%20Labtech_firefly%2B%20side%20view.png?width=1000&height=800&name=SPT%20Labtech_firefly%2B%20side%20view.png 1000w, https://www.sptlabtech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SPT%20Labtech%20Website/06%20-%20Products/04%20-%20firefly/SPT%20Labtech_firefly%2B%20side%20view.png?width=1250&height=1000&name=SPT%20Labtech_firefly%2B%20side%20view.png 1250w, https://www.sptlabtech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SPT%20Labtech%20Website/06%20-%20Products/04%20-%20firefly/SPT%20Labtech_firefly%2B%20side%20view.png?width=1500&height=1200&name=SPT%20Labtech_firefly%2B%20side%20view.png 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px">"With this newest development, we’ve added even more functionality whilst retaining firefly’s signature compact footprint and standardized architecture, so labs don’t need to sacrifice premium lab space to achieve complete end-to-end automation,” </span></i><span data-contrast="auto"><span style="font-weight: normal;">says Paul Lomax, Head of Genomics at SPT Labtech.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></p> <p><i><span data-contrast="auto">“firefly+ is a testament to SPT Labtech’s commitment to customer-driven innovation to advance genomics research. 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