CyBio® FeliX

New pipetting platform providing
an incomparable level of flexibility for its size

Semi-automated pipetting system

Fast, efficient, and reproducible pipetting

The CyBio® SELMA is a semi-automated pipettor designed for laboratories seeking reliable, error-free results.

It allows for precise pipetting of 96- and 384-well microplates in a single step, with no programming required. Ideal for applications such as plate replication, reformatting, and serial dilutions.

Gros plan sur un système de pipetage automatique CyBio FeliX avec une tête R 96/1000 µl, montrant les aiguilles de pipetage alignées au-dessus d'un porte-plaque transparent en plastique, avec une plaque de microtitration à gauche.
Main de laboratoire gantée bleu manipulant une plaque de microtubes sur un dispositif automatique de pipetage avec plusieurs plaques de microtubes en plastique transparent et une plaque avec des microtubes roses sur un support vert.

Easy and Intuitive

Modular Automation for Every Need

The CyBio® SELMA stands out for its ease of use, thanks to a user-friendly touch interface. Users can easily change tips, adjust pipetting heights, and automate workflows without prior programming experience.

The memory function allows settings to be saved for repetitive tasks, thereby reducing setup time.

Compact and Versatile

A flexible solution for demanding laboratories

With its compact footprint, the CyBio® SELMA is perfect for laboratories with space constraints. It offers great versatility by supporting a range of volumes and plate formats, from 96 to 384 wells. It can also be integrated with external devices such as shakers and heaters, ensuring reliable performance for various liquid handling tasks.

Machine de laboratoire automatisée modulable avec écran tactile, conçue pour l'intégration flexible en laboratoire scientifique.

The CyBio SELMA is a semi-automated pipettor optimized for 96- and 384-well microplates. It enables fast and precise pipetting while maintaining a small footprint on the laboratory bench. Its ergonomic design ensures user comfort for repetitive tasks. The SELMA offers easy microplate positioning, automatic calibration, and intuitive liquid handling. The ability to adjust volumes and pipetting height makes it ideal for various applications in molecular biology and analytical chemistry.

  • Compact and Adaptable : The most compact liquid handling platform, perfectly suited for any laboratory bench.
  • Modular Pipetting Heads : Allows for the exchange of pipetting heads with automatic loading of tips and adapters.
  • Deck Positions : 12 positions on two levels for microplates, tubes, reservoirs, tips, and accessories on a small 650 x 450 mm footprint.
  • Precise Pipetting : Precise parallel pipetting with 96 or 384 channels, combinable with single-channel transfers and row or column pipetting, within a unique volume range from 1 µL to 1 mL.

Additional Technical Data

The CyBio® FeliX is available in three main configurations: base unit, for laminar flow hoods, and for full automation.

Tableau comparatif des spécifications techniques de trois configurations FeliX : Unité de Base, Hotte à Flux Laminaire et Automatisation. Les spécifications incluent poids (environ 40-50 kg sans tête de pipetage), nombre de positions (12), canaux de pipetage (1 à 384), types de pointes (jetables), formats de plaques (24, 96, 384), volumes de tubes (0,2 à 5,0 mL), empreintes en mm, hauteurs en mm, et plages de volumes (1 à 1000 µL). Les dimensions et poids varient légèrement entre les configurations.

Automate de pipetage CyBio Felix avec écran tactile, compartiments transparents et plateaux intérieurs pour précision et efficacité en laboratoire.

CyBio® FeliX base unit

Thanks to its compact design, this version fits easily on any laboratory bench, perfect for daily pipetting routines.

CyBio® FeliX for sterile environments

Designed without an enclosure, this variant is ideal for laminar flow hoods, ensuring work under sterile conditions.

Dispositif de pipetage automatisé en laboratoire avec plaques à puits, embouts de pipette et main gantée interagissant avec l’appareil.
Vue rapprochée d'un équipement de laboratoire automatisé avec des plateaux modulaires et plusieurs compartiments disposés en alignement.

CyBio® FeliX for full automation

This version enables full process automation, even in sterile environments. Our automation team offers custom solutions to meet your specific needs.

CHOICE™ Pipetting Head
Patented flexibility for single-channel transfers or serial dilutions in rows and columns of 96- and 384-well SBS microplates. Volume range: 1 to 1000 µL.

Pipetting Head R 96/1000 µL
Parallel pipetting of 96 samples or individual wells, rows, or columns, with a volume range of 10 to 1000 µL.

Pipetting Head R 96/250 µL
Parallel pipetting of 96 samples or individual wells, rows, or columns, with a volume range of 5 to 250 µL.

Pipetting Head R 96/60 µL
Parallel pipetting of 96 samples or individual wells, rows, or columns, with a volume range of 1 to 60 µL.

Pipetting Head R 384/60 µL
Parallel pipetting of 384 samples or individual wells, rows, or columns, with a volume range of 1 to 60 µL.

  • Head R 96/1000 µL
    • Volume range: 10 to 1000 µL
    • Specified precision (CV in %):
      • 25-100 µL ≤ 2 %
      • 100-1000 µL ≤ 1 %

Head R 96/250 µL

  • Volume range: 5 to 250 µL
  • Specified precision (CV in %):
    • 10-25 µL ≤ 2 %
    • 25-250 µL ≤ 1 %

R 96/60 µL and R 384/60 µL heads

  • Volume range: 1 to 60 µL
  • Specified precision (CV in %):
    • 3-5 µL ≤ 2 %
    • 5-60 µL ≤ 1 %

CHOICE™ head with adapter 10-1000 µL

  • Volume range: 10 to 1000 µL
  • Specified precision (CV in %):
    • 25-100 µL ≤ 2 %
    • 100-1000 µL ≤ 1 %

CHOICE™ head with 1-50 µL adapter

  • Volume range: 1 to 50 µL
  • Specified precision (CV in %):
    • 3-5 µL ≤ 2 %
    • 5-50 µL ≤ 1 %
Vue rapprochée d'un dispositif automatisé de purification des protéines avec des tubes en plastique étiquetés ELUTE et WASH disposés dans un support métallique.

Automated Protein Quantification

Protein quantification is a critical step in biomedical studies and biotechnology applications. The CyBio FeliX automates this process to provide accurate and reproducible measurements. Thanks to its multi-channel pipetting capabilities, it ensures consistent results while minimizing human error and optimizing sample handling time.

Automated Protein Purification

Automating protein purification with the CyBio FeliX simplifies this complex process. Whether using PhyTip columns or other approaches, this solution saves time while ensuring the purity and quality of proteins for various applications, such as structural or functional analyses.

Machine de laboratoire automatisée utilisant plusieurs micropipettes pour transférer des liquides transparents dans une rangée de tubes en plastique transparents.
Partie d'un appareil de laboratoire automatisé CyBio FeliX, montrant des plaques de microtubes et une tête de pipette pour manipulation de liquides.

Automated DNA Size Selection

For Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) applications, precise DNA size selection is crucial. The CyBio FeliX automates this step, ensuring consistent and reliable DNA fragment selection to optimize sequencing analyses.

Automated Cell Viability and Cytotoxicity Assays

For cytotoxicity or cell viability assays, the CyBio FeliX provides high-throughput sample processing, ensuring optimal precision. Automation standardizes these assays, facilitating compound screening while reducing hands-on time.

Machine automatisée avec de nombreuses micropipettes alignées, utilisée pour des essais biologiques en laboratoire.
Pipettes aspirant un liquide sombre dans une plaque à puits multiples lors d'une procédure automatisée en laboratoire.

Automated Plasmid Purification

The CyBio FeliX enables the automation of plasmid purification, a key process in molecular biology for extracting plasmid DNA. This increases laboratory efficiency and productivity while ensuring consistent results.

Automated Simple Western Plate Preparation

Automating sample preparation for Simple Western, a streamlined version of the Western Blot, helps reduce manual errors and standardize the process for fast and efficient protein analysis.

Une pipette automatique dépose un liquide bleu sur des puits d'une plaque en plastique contenant un liquide jaune, et une main gantée tient une plaque similaire avec des puits transparents, illustrant la préparation automatisée de plaques pour un test de type Western blot.
Pipettes automatisées prélevant des liquides roses dans une plaque à puits multiples en laboratoire.

Automated qPCR Setup

qPCR preparation is a delicate step that requires high precision. The CyBio FeliX automates this setup, minimizing human error and ensuring reproducible results at scale, while freeing up time for operators.

Powerful and Intuitive Software

The CyBio-FeliX is controlled by CyBio Composer, a powerful scripting environment that provides direct access to all hardware functions and liquid handling parameters. The software is also compatible with databases and LIMS systems, ensuring seamless integration into the laboratory workflow.

Pre-installed protocols facilitate the rapid startup of standardized applications such as nucleic acid extraction and PCR preparation.

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