Mag bench

Manufacturer – Yourgene Health

Description: MagBench® is a benchtop automated system designed for fast, consistent, and contamination-free extraction of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) from human plasma. It is fully integrated with the Sage™ 32 NIPT workflow and helps laboratories reduce manual handling, improve reproducibility, and increase walkaway time during cfDNA extraction.

Technical Specifications:
Footprint: 523 mm (W) × 602 mm (D) × 605 mm (H)
Net Weight: 70 kg
Pipetting Unit: Automated X–Y movement for sample transfer and dispensing
Electronics: Embedded PLC module, HMI & driver board
UV Decontamination: 8 W UV lamp; ~1,000-hour lifetime
Heating Block: Room Temperature to 90 °C
Display: 7-inch full-colour touchscreen
Power Supply: AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Key Features:
• Fast extraction runtime — ~93 minutes per run
• Very low hands-on time — ~15 minutes
• ~78 minutes walkaway after setup
• Reduces human error through automated pipetting
• Intuitive 7-inch touchscreen interface
• Processes 1–16 samples per run without needing full batches
• Single-use sterile pipette tips; automatic disposal
• Built-in UV light decontamination to prevent carry-over
• Pre-measured reagents in sealed cartridges — no foil removal
• Minimises reagent waste and cross-contamination
• Unique cross-notch tip design for precise pipetting
• Kits stored at ambient temperature; 18-month shelf life
Applications:
Automated extraction of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) from maternal plasma for non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) workflows.
Accessories:
T-racks, cartridge racks, barcode scanner

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