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What are punching instruments?
BSD offers solutions to automate laboratory sample preparation with semi-automated punch instruments.
Computer-controlled instruments are used to punch dried biosamples into microtiter plates for subsequent downstream analysis in biochemical or molecular assays.
BSD punch instruments provide full traceability of samples to aide in downstream processing through customisable and user-friendly software.
Plate maps are prepared using the BSD software and configured to suit specific assay requirements. Sample barcodes may be scanned and saved with each punch run and data output files may be exported in various file formats for use by third party LIMS software.
BSD PROCESS
Designed to save time, reduce human error, and streamline the sample preparation process.
1. Collect sample
drop of sample (e.g. blood) is applied directly onto the sample card or with an applicator swab and allowed to dry.
2. Scan, punch, verify, and track with BSD
Process the sample to completion with one instrument.
BENEFITS Quality experience ensured
Designed to save time, reduce human error, and streamline the sample preparation process.
BSD punch instruments combine outstanding reliability, design excellence and operational flexibility to meet the demands of evolving and demanding workflows.
Two main areas of benefits are realised: physical automation to increase laboratory throughput and minimise operator stress and strain; and data automation to capture, track, collate, store, format and integrate punch run data without operator intervention.
Flexibility
From sample collectors, labware, workflow and information system compatibility, BSD instruments are second to none in offering flexibility and superior adaptability to your requirements.
- Punch from unframed filter paper, framed cards, serum separation cards, plant and animal samples.
- Punch size range from 1.0mm to 13.0mm.
- Compatible with 96-well standard, PCR, deep well and filter microplates
- and tube racks up to 75mm high.
- Multiple optimized modes of operation to suit forensic, molecular and health screening workflows.
- Automated input and output file reorganisation and enhancement for compatibility with third-party information formats from LIMs and analytical instruments.
Compatibility
One interface for all BSD models in your laboratory for consistency and familiarity across all punching workflows.
- Secure software log in with highly configurable user permissions for each user account.
- Intuitive touchscreen or mouse interface for system configuration, test creation and punch operation.
- System log and punch performance reporting for operational monitoring.
- Real time displays of punch progress with ability to view progress log, images, and plate maps.
- Punching controls to inspect wells and perform actions to ensure each sample is accurately punched.
Traceability
Internal camera systems display and record images from punch site selection through to deposition in each plate well for advanced punch verification and quality control.
- Configurable sample card imaging system with real- time punch site selection.
- Automated sample tracking from barcode scanning, punching, to output data files.
- Ability to save individual or aggregated well images with ID and time stamping for process records and results correlation or investigation.
