Agilent BioTek BioStack Microplate Stacker

Description

The Agilent BioTek BioStack Microplate Stacker, cataloged as BioStack4, is a compact device for automating plate handling in assay workflows. It can store and feed a range of microplate formats, with a capacity of up to 50 standard 96- or 384-well plates, or up to 75 higher-density 1536-well plates. The stacker features rapid exchange speeds, completing a cycle in less than 12 seconds for unlidded plates and under 20 seconds when a de-lidding step is included. It is designed for compatibility with Agilent BioTek washers, dispensers, readers, and imaging systems. By automating the transport and, when configured, the lid handling of microplates, it facilitates walk-away automation for sensitive cell-based assays and other protocols requiring minimal manual intervention.