Cellmatic Cold Dispense
Automated Cold Reagent Storage
Designed for automated reagent preparation and delivery within temperature-controlled, integrated workflows.
Cold Reagent Storage and Intelligent Preparation
Cellmatic Cold Dispense is an automated refrigerated reagent dispensing system designed for integration into laboratory automation workflows.
The system stores reagents under controlled cold conditions and automatically dispenses them into reservoirs or plates used in downstream automated workflows. By preparing reagents on demand, it eliminates the need for manual premixing while enabling flexible experiment design across multiple users and protocols.
Automated Reagent Preparation
The system allows laboratories to store bulk reagents and automatically create reagent mixtures when needed. Instead of manually preparing solutions in advance, users can define reagent compositions in software, and the system will automatically dispense the required components into reservoirs or plates.
This approach enables:
- Flexible experiment design
- Reduced reagent waste
- Simplified reagent management
- Support for multiple users and workflows
By automating reagent preparation, the system streamlines biological workflows and reduces the burden on laboratory staff.
Refrigerated Reagent Storage
Reagents are stored and dispensed within a controlled cold environment, ensuring consistent temperature conditions throughout storage and dispensing.
The system can store 5 reagent containers (1 L bottles, or 5 L media bags). Reagent containers, plumbing lines, and the dispense station are all maintained inside the refrigerated chamber to preserve reagent stability and maintain environmental sterility.
Automated Dispensing and Reservoir Handling
The system automatically dispenses reagents into SBS-format reservoirs or compatible labware used for automated workflows.
During dispensing:
- Reservoirs are automatically delidded inside the dispensing station
- Reagents are dispensed according to the defined protocol
- Reservoirs are relidded before leaving the refrigerator to minimize contamination
The system can also combine multiple reagents into a single reservoir, allowing the automated creation of reagent mixtures directly within the system.
Built for Automated Laboratory Workflows
Cellmatic Cold Dispense is designed to integrate seamlessly with automated liquid handlers and robotic workcells. Instead of pumping reagents directly to instruments, the system prepares reagent reservoirs that can be automatically transferred to downstream systems.
Integration features include:
- Software API for automation integration
- Ethernet connectivity for third-party system control
- Robotic access for transferring reservoirs and labware
This approach enables centralized, automated reagent preparation for complex laboratory workflows.
Clean and Reliable Operation
Cellmatic Cold Dispense includes several features designed to maintain reliable operation and reduce contamination risk.
These include:
- UV sterilization around the dispensing area
- Internal HEPA air filtration
- Positively pressurized dispensing chamber conforming to ISO 5 cleanroom requirements
- Built-in CCTV camera for monitoring the chamber
- Automated reservoir delidding and relidding to reduce evaporation and protect reagents from contamination
Together, these features help maintain a clean and controlled environment for reagent preparation.
Energy-Efficient Cooling System
Cellmatic Cold Dispense uses a high-efficiency refrigeration system designed for stable performance and serviceability.
Cooling features include:
- Variable-speed compressor for energy-efficient operation
- Automatic defrost cycle
- Soft-start compressor control to prevent power surges
- Real-time cooling health monitoring with pressure and temperature sensing
- Modular cooling system for simplified maintenance and replacement
The system maintains precise temperature control with ±0.2 °C accuracy at a 4 °C setpoint.