Are you looking to automate your microplate reader’s throughput?
12/11/2026
The Scorpion robotic plate-handler can significantly increase the throughput of the Hidex Sense by reducing time, labour and bottlenecks in capacity
The Hidex Sense can be used as a standalone multimode microplate reader but can also be automated through integration with the Scorpion robotic plate-handler. By automating plate loading and unloading, the stacker eliminates the need for an operator to manually insert each microplate, allowing large batches of samples to be processed continuously and unattended (up to 50 x 96 well plates or 72 x 384 well plates).
How does the Scorpion stacker work?
The Scorpion automatically feeds microplates into the Sense and retrieves or restacks them after measurement, increasing the microplate reader’s throughput and allowing researchers to concentrate on more critical tasks than handling plates. Once plates are stacked, the Scorpion separates and grips an individual plate, transfers it to the Sense, and handles the plate again when reading is complete.
Why should I use a plate stacker?
- Automate throughput | By automating the transfer of plates from a stack to the Sense and back again after reading, laboratories can process significantly more in a given period compared to manually feeding plates.
- Eliminate human error | Rather than requiring constant user intervention, the stacker can run through a batch of plates unattended, allowing researchers to use their own time more effectively.
- Improve productivity | Automated plate handling removes the repetitive task of loading and unloading plates.
- Expand capacity | With automatic plate feeding, laboratories can process large sample batches after hours or even overnight.
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