Description
The Grenova Tipnovus is an automated, high-throughput laboratory device that washes and dries pipette tips for reuse, aiming to reduce consumable costs and environmental waste. It features both washing and drying chambers, is compatible with manual and automation-compatible tips, and can be integrated into robotic systems. The system uses a multi-step sanitation process including high-pressure flushes, sonication, and UV light to decontaminate tips, making them suitable for reuse and potentially saving labs significant amounts of money. Key features and capabilities: Automated washing and drying: Combines washing and drying into a single automated workflow to improve lab efficiency. High-throughput: Capable of processing multiple tip racks per hour, increasing throughput and reducing costs. Reusable tips: Enables laboratories to reuse plastic pipette tips multiple times, leading to significant cost reductions (up to 96%). Washing technology: Utilizes a multi-step process that includes high-pressure flushes with a cleaning agent, soaking, sonication, and UV light exposure to ensure thorough decontamination. Compatibility: Works with both manual and automated tips and can be configured to wash different formats, including 96 and 384-well formats. Integration: The design is "robotic arm-friendly" and can be integrated with automated liquid handling robots. User interface: Features an intuitive touchscreen for controlling temperature, drying parameters, and wash protocols. Waste and cost reduction: Aims to make labs more sustainable and cost-effective by drastically reducing the need to purchase new tips. System and components Dual-module: Consists of separate washing and drying chambers. Reservoirs: Includes large-volume reservoirs for cleaning fluids and waste collection. Integrated components: A full system can include a control box, washer, dryer, and reagent reservoirs. Safety: The washing method is described as being safe for the lab environment and the surroundings, and testing in CLIA- and CAP-approved labs has demonstrated effectiveness and lack of carryover.