Bioassay workflows require consistent liquid handling, low-volume accuracy, and scalability across plates without introducing variability. PIPETMAX® 268 Bioassay is a pre-configured, application-based automation workstation designed to remove repetitive, error-prone pipetting from ELISAs, dose-response curves, IC₅₀ assays, serial dilutions, and 96–384-well screening workflows.
With built-in tip intelligence to reduce consumable use and flexible programming tools, PIPETMAX 268 Bioassay delivers precise, repeatable assay setup while reducing hands-on time and controlling consumable costs. Supported by real Gilson scientists for training and optimization, your team gains reliable, walk-away automation that helps move discovery forward with confidence.
“ PIPETMAX [268] was the only system we found that could handle what we needed: a large range of volumes, consistent transfers, and a flexible deck. ”
- Dr. Nathalie Gagey-Eilstein, Université Paris Cité’s UTCBS
PIPETMAX 268 Bioassay is purpose-configured to support the core tasks shared across bioassay and screening workflows, delivering consistent results without unnecessary complexity. Key features include:
Together, these features help reduce variability, increase throughput, and free scientists from repetitive pipetting so they can focus on data interpretation and discovery.
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Optional accessories allow PIPETMAX 268 Bioassay to adapt to temperature-sensitive and higher-volume assay steps while maintaining a compact benchtop footprint. Heater, shaker, and chiller options, along with higher-volume pipette head configurations and additional labware accessories, enable greater flexibility as assay requirements evolve without adding unnecessary complexity.
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PIPETMAX 268 Bioassay uses standard PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tips, allowing labs to automate bioassays without switching to proprietary consumables. Built-in tip intelligence optimizes tip usage for each step, helping reduce waste, control consumable costs, and simplify inventory management while scaling from manual to automated workflows.
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PIPETMAX 268 Bioassay includes intuitive, no-coding software designed to support routine bioassays while adapting to future needs, including a validated example method. The qPCR and Normalization Assistants expand the system’s functionality beyond bioassays, while the optional Protocol Builder software allows teams to customize protocols, automate dilutions, and share methods across instruments for consistent, comparable results.
| SKU | 32150001 |
| Volume Range | 1-200 μL |
| Bed Size | 9 SLAS |
| Pipette Head Options | MAX4x1200, MAX8x20, MAX8x200 |
| Voltage | 100 - 240V AC |
| Connections | USB |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C to 40°C |
| Speed | 1-550 mm/s for XY and 1-140 mm/s for Z |
| I/O Ports | USB |
| Environment | Indoor use, Altitude up to 2000 m, temperature 5°C to 40°C, Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C |
| Includes | • Two interchangeable pipette heads • Tip reload blocks • Selection of tube racks • TRILUTION® micro Software • Tip starter pack |
| Compatible Tips | PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tips |
| Programmability | Yes |
| Software | TRILUTION® micro Software |
| Product Dimensions (L x W x H) | 65.5 x 54.4 x 53.1 cm |
| Product Weight (Metric) | 24.9 kg |
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LEARN MOREYou know it’s time to automate certain workflows, but deciding where to start can feel complex. Gilson’s scientific and automation experts work directly with you at the bench to understand your applications, comfort level, and budget, then recommend solutions that align with your goals. From initial design through hands-on implementation, you stay in control of the process while our team ensures your system is configured for success, delivering meaningful time savings, consistency, and long-term value for your lab.
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