Light Bench Discover
Manufacturer – Yourgene Health
Description: The LightBench® Discover is a compact, benchtop “3-in-1” instrument that combines automated DNA size-selection, large-fragment analytics (up to ~150 kb), and fluorometric quantification. Powered by proprietary Ranger® Technology, it enables high-precision gel electrophoresis and real-time imaging to support long-read sequencing workflows. It replaces multiple devices in the lab, reducing setup cost and streamlining quality control workflows for genomic research.
Technical Specifications:
Size selection range: 0 – >20 kb (depending on gel percentage), recovery efficiency ~70–80%
Fragment length analytics range: 50 bp – 150 kb; sizing accuracy ~10% (<50 kb) and ~20% (50–150 kb)
Quantification: Detection limit ~0.2 ng DNA; supports 96- and 384-well plates; run time <30 minutes
Throughput: Size-selection mode supports 1–12 samples per run (CGI format) or 1–8 samples (SBS format)
Weight: ~20.5 kg; Dimensions: 32.5 cm (W) × 42.4 cm (D) × 38.1 cm (H)
Key Features:
• Integrated 3-in-1 functionality: size selection, fragment analytics, and quantification in one device
• Ranger® Technology with pulsed-field inversion gel electrophoresis and real-time imaging
• Pre-loaded software protocols for 3–75 kb and 20–150 kb fragment analysis
• High recovery yields (>70%) for long-read library preparation
• Compact benchtop footprint reduces need for multiple instruments and lowers costs
• Real-time monitoring and adjustable parameters during run through built-in camera system
Applications: Used for DNA sample QC, size enrichment, and quantification in long-read sequencing workflows such as PacBio® and Oxford Nanopore Technologies platforms.