New Custom Solution for Microtiter Plate Concentration

New Dual Microplate Evaporator

Organomation is proud to announce our latest custom evaporation solution - the Dual Microplate Evaporator. This benchtop evaporator is designed to accommodate two standard or deep 96 well microtiter plates, similar to our MICROVAP evaporator line, but with added controls from our MULTIVAP line. Geared mainly towards biotechnology, life science, and pharmaceutical institutes, this hybrid solution is perfect for labs needing a simple, digitally-controlled unit. 

The Dual Microplate Evaporator includes all of the standard digital controls that our MULTIVAP units have to offer. The heating unit will have a digital timer, a temperature display, and a built-in pressure gauge for precise control. The timed evaporation setting allows you to program the control box with the desired evaporation time for semi-unattended operation. At the end of the set time, both the gas flow and heat to the samples will be turned off to avoid sample degradation. 

The entire manifold moves up and down as a complete unit using our classic band spring hoist assembly, which is used on a number of our other instruments. This allows you to instantly start or stop the evaporation process, and ensures that the gas delivery needles stay perfectly lined up with both microplates each time you raise and lower the unit. The gas manifold also includes two toggle switches that control that gas flow to each microplate. In instances where you may only be concentrating one microtiter plate, you can shut off one toggle switch, conserving your lab's nitrogen gas.

If you are interested in our custom Dual Microtiter Plate Evaporator, you can request a quote on our website, or email us to sales@organomation.com. Our sales team is happy to address any questions or concerns you may have. 

Microplate Applications

Microplates are a fundamental tool in various laboratory settings, particularly in those that handle large volumes of samples requiring parallel processing. These versatile plates are commonly used in pharmaceutical research, clinical diagnostics, and biotechnology labs. Their format allows for high-throughput screening, making them essential in drug discovery and development, where hundreds or even thousands of compounds are tested simultaneously.

One key application of microplates is in the preparation of dried blood spots (DBS). DBS involves collecting small samples of blood on filter paper, which are later eluted and analyzed for a variety of biomarkers. This technique is widely used in clinical and epidemiological studies due to its minimal invasiveness and ease of transport. However, preparing DBS samples for analysis often requires the removal of solvents, which can be effectively achieved using nitrogen blowdown evaporation. Nitrogen blowdown is particularly suited for this application because it gently and efficiently removes solvents without compromising the integrity of the analytes.

In addition to DBS, microplates are frequently used in genomics and proteomics labs, where they play a critical role in the concentration and purification of nucleic acids and proteins. Nitrogen blowdown is also advantageous here, as it allows for the rapid concentration of samples while minimizing the risk of contamination or degradation. This makes it an ideal technique for preparing samples for downstream applications such as mass spectrometry or next-generation sequencing.

These examples highlight the importance of reliable and customizable microplate concentration solutions in laboratories that require precise and efficient sample preparation. As the demand for high-throughput and sensitive analytical methods continues to grow, the role of microplates and nitrogen blowdown in sample preparation will only become more integral to scientific research and development.

Last Updated: January 7, 2025