Robotic arm colony picker PIXL+

high-throughputautomatic

Overview
PIXL+ is a precision microbial colony picker designed to streamline colony isolation workflows in clinical and research laboratories. It provides >99% transfer efficiency and agar-surface detection for precise single-colony picks down to 0.25 mm. The system integrates high-resolution imaging, advanced processing and lab connectivity for high-throughput, traceable outputs suitable for publication and diagnostic workflows.

Key features

• Advanced detection: publication-grade image capture and enhanced colony detection, capable of resolving colonies down to 0.25 mm.
• Fluorescence support: optional 6-channel fluorescence module for fluorescence-guided selection.
• MALDI-TOF integration: direct loading to MALDI-TOF targets; supports Bruker and Shimadzu workflows.
• High-spec imaging and processing power to ensure reliable detection across diverse sample types.
• Zone of inhibition (ZOI) analysis for antimicrobial testing and inhibition zone measurement.
• Multiple door configurations, including a space-saving laser safety door for anaerobic chambers and an automatic sliding door for robotic integration.
• Flexible picking: filter colonies by size, color, proximity, intensity, shape, circularity, fluorescence and other parameters (up to 12 parameters).
• Workflow export: export protocols, colony metadata and parameters as CSV for downstream analysis and traceability.

Typical workflow (create a colony picking workflow in minutes)

• 1. Login: PIXL+ stores templates, remembers last used settings and logs user actions and parameters.
• 2. Select the plate: supports Petri and rectangular plates; pick whole plate or define sectors of interest.
• 3. Choose colonies: select manually or apply filters (size, color, proximity, intensity, shape, fluorescence).
• 4. Select the target plate: set replicates, density and transfer patterns; supports agar, liquid and MALDI-TOF targets.
• 5. Pick colonies: review the workflow, estimated time and number of plates required, then run unattended.
• 6. Export data: protocol and colony metadata exported as CSV for downstream use and traceability.

Product summary
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Price: $$
Detection: Traditional / AI-assisted (depends on configuration)
Fluorescence: Y (option dependent)
ZOI: Y
MALDI-TOF: Y

Notes
PIXL+ supports advanced robotics integration, MALDI-TOF slide loading workflows and multiple door configurations tailored to different laboratory setups. The system is intended to increase throughput, reduce manual handling errors and preserve downstream reagents and samples.

Technical specifications

• Model: PIXL+
• Transfer efficiency: >99% (as specified above)
• Minimum detectable colony size: 0.25 mm
• Imaging: publication-grade high-resolution imaging and colony detection algorithms
• Fluorescence: optional 6-channel fluorescence capability
• MALDI-TOF compatibility: direct loading to MALDI-TOF plates; compatible with Bruker and Shimadzu workflows (e.g., 96 MBT slide workflows)
• Colony filtering parameters: up to 12 parameters including size, fluorescence, proximity, circularity, intensity, shape and color
• Plate support: Petri and rectangular plates; supports agar, liquid and MALDI-TOF targets
• Door options: laser-based safety door for anaerobic chambers; fully automatic sliding door for robotic arm integration
• Data export: CSV export of protocols, colony metadata and parameters
• User management: multiple user logins, stored templates and action logging
• Safety features: laser-based safety mechanism for space-saving door configurations
• Typical integrations: robotic arms, MALDI-TOF systems, automated plate handlers