qPCR is too important to leave to chance, and it demands accuracy, cleanliness, and consistency, run after run, user after user. PIPETMAX® 268 qPCR is an application-configured automation solution designed specifically to standardize qPCR setup.
Built on the same trusted PIPETMAN® accuracy scientists rely on, this system helps protect sensitive qPCR workflows and remove the variability that comes with manual pipetting. Example methods and guided setup tools streamline plate preparation, while UV/HEPA protection helps maintain a clean qPCR environment. Optional modules further support temperature-sensitive and mixing-dependent steps, allowing you to automate with confidence.
“ I have found Gilson’s products to be very robust and reliable. That’s why I first looked at Gilson when I needed an automated system to see what they had to offer that I could take advantage of for RT-qPCR sample preparation. ”
- Dr. Chung-Ho Lin, University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry
PIPETMAX 268 qPCR is designed to simplify and standardize qPCR setup with tools purpose-built for this application. Key benefits include:
Together, these features help make every qPCR setup simpler, more repeatable, and easier to scale.
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Optional accessories allow PIPETMAX 268 qPCR to be configured around the specific requirements of your qPCR workflows, supporting clean operation, precise handling, and consistent results. These accessories integrate seamlessly into the system, maintaining the familiarity of a benchtop platform while allowing functionality to expand as research needs change. By adding or adjusting accessories over time, PIPETMAX 268 qPCR can support routine assays today and adapt as methods evolve or throughput increases.
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PIPETMAX 268 qPCR is compatible with standard PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tips, with additional formats available including filtered and sterile options to support contamination-sensitive workflows. This compatibility allows laboratories to automate qPCR preparation without introducing expensive proprietary robotic consumables, while maintaining continuity between manual and automated methods. Using the same trusted tips already in use at the bench helps simplify method transfer and validation, streamline inventory management, and make the transition to automation more approachable for teams new to automated liquid handling.
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PIPETMAX 268 qPCR software is designed to support scientists at every stage of automation adoption, combining guided setup tools with flexible programming options. Built-in assistants, including the qPCR Assistant and Normalization Assistant, help standardize routine tasks, automate dilution and normalization steps, reduce variability, and minimize setup time without requiring coding or automation expertise. As workflows become more complex, optional software tools allow protocols to be adapted and expanded while preserving consistency across users and runs.
| SKU | 32150003 |
| 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 • UV/HEPA filtration module • Underbed tip disposal unit • TRILUTION® micro Software • Tip starter pack |
| Compatible Tips | PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tips |
| Programmability | Yes |
| Software | TRILUTION® micro Software |
| Product Dimensions (L x W x H) | 73.5 x 64 x 108 cm |
| Product Weight (Metric) | 106 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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