Automation is an obvious benefit to researchers as it allows them to multitask. But with label-free analysis that is just the beginning of the benefits automation provides.
In biosensor analysis, by ensuring the exact same process is followed when testing samples not only is data quality improved, but significant time is also saved during data analysis.
To generate the most accurate and useful data, label-free analysis often requires that a series of samples be tested, and the resulting data analyzed as a group. Thus even minor differences in the individual testing procedures can make 'group analysis' difficult or impossible. Salvaging useful information from non-uniform data sets often requires extensive and laborious manual manipulations of the data, slowing the testing process and wasting resources.
Both the QCMA-1 and SPR-2 are fully automated instruments able to process dozens of samples in a single unatended run. Sample analysis can either be fully automated, or injections can be run on demand using scripted testing procedures.
Top of the line microfluidic pumps and automated valves precisely control the delivery of all samples, buffers, and reagent solutions to the sensor surfaces, ensuring all samples re tested using the exact same procedure.
Apart from loading the sample rack and beginning an injection sequence or an automated method, operator influence can be completely removed from the testing process.
