JANUS G3 – A Versatile and High-Performance Automated Workstation
The JANUS G3 by Perkin Elmer is a comprehensive and scalable solution for automated liquid handling, offering precise control, unmatched flexibility, and optimal adaptation to the demands of modern laboratories. Designed for genomics, biotherapeutics, high-throughput screening, and cellular analysis, it stands out with innovative technologies that guarantee precision, reproducibility, and time savings.
The JANUS G3 is available in four configurations to accommodate space constraints and workflow requirements:
- Mini: Compact version with up to 12 microplate positions.
- Standard: Expanded capacity with up to 24 deck positions.
- Integrator: Configuration for seamless integration with other equipment.
- Expanded: Up to 32 positions for high-throughput applications.
This modularity ensures optimal adaptation to various types of analyses and enables full automation, reducing human error risk and increasing productivity.
The JANUS G3 is equipped with innovative pipetting technologies, including:
- VersaTip®: Allows interchangeable use of washable and disposable tips on the same adapter without manual intervention.
- Varispan™: 4- or 8-tip pipetting arm with Accusense™ liquid level detection, supporting automatic sample spacing adjustments for different laboratory formats (test tubes, microplates, deep-well plates, vials).
- Modular Dispense Technology (MDT): Supports 96- and 384-tip dispensing heads, with automatic switching during execution.
- NanoHead™: Enables ultra-low volume dispensing (as low as 50 nL), ideal for assay miniaturization and reagent savings.
These technologies provide enhanced precision, reduced cross-contamination, and maximum flexibility for laboratories handling diverse sample types.
The JANUS G3 is powered by WinPREP® software, featuring the JANUS Application Assistant for simplified protocol configuration:
- Save and recall experimental protocols.
- Real-time tracking of sample processing and integration with ancillary devices.
- Automated maintenance notifications and cleaning procedures.
- 21 CFR Part 11 compliance for data integrity.
This software ensures a user-friendly experience, allowing users of all skill levels to optimize workflows with a clear and intuitive graphical interface.
The JANUS G3 supports a wide range of scientific fields, including:
- Genomics: NGS library preparation, Sanger sequencing, PCR/qPCR, genotyping.
- Biotherapeutics: Small-scale protein purification, analytical studies.
- High-throughput screening: Plate replication, reformatting, AlphaLISA® assays, immunoassays.
- Molecular biology: Drug detection, analytical studies.
With its modular design and seamless integration, it is ideal for various research and analytical applications.
