Plate stacker, detachable

Modular automation hardware from QIAGEN supports high-volume primary sample processing by accepting stacked microplates and feeding them into compatible host instruments one position at a time.

Detachable mounting allows the unit to dock onto the workflow station during batch runs and lift off for shared bench use, preserving floor space in multi-user laboratories. The frame handles standard SBS-format plates used in nucleic acid purification, assay setup, and analytical preparation, with positional indexing that supports sample traceability across DNA, RNA, and protein runs.

Operators load a fresh tower of plates before initiating a protocol, and the host system handles barcoded handoff, well addressing, and sequencing through downstream modules. Routine maintenance is straightforward thanks to the modular construction, and the stacker supports continuous operation in regulated research environments. Compatible workflows include viral nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, and qPCR setup where walk-away plate handling materially shortens hands-on time per run.