The iFOUR microarray spotter is M2-Automation’s newest addition to the spotter family.

This system was designed to provide an entry point into the M2 dispense technology. It is a very small unit that accepts the very same dispensers that are available on the larger systems (iTWO, iONE, iZERO). The small area for spotting is sufficient for early activities, such as biochip development. Imaging capabilities are present for droplet QC, and for target spotting visualization and alignment.

• Quattro-Dispensing Technology
• Hermetically sealed housing
• Build-in industrial PC running Windows 10
• Build-in pressure and vacuum control
• Positioning precision <20 µm
• Printable area (X/Y) 13/180 x 200 mm
• Brand new modular InDot software

The system can use all of the non-contact dispensing technologies available from M2-Automation. A non-contact piezo nozzle can deliver droplet volumes from 30 to several hundred picoliters. This is often the nozzle selected for DNA/oligos arrays. A proprietary cartridge is often the perfect match to dispense volumes from 10 nanometers to 30 microliters. Available in both aspirate/dispense, and bulk dispense modes, this technology produces liquid depositions with remarkably low CVs.

The iFOUR microarray spotter is M2-Automation’s entry-level system without cutting back on performance and flexibility. If you have any questions or need consulting, please do not hesitate to contact us.