The Covaris E220 Evolution delivers advanced mid-throughput DNA and RNA shearing, offering flexibility and high performance for NGS workflows.
The Covaris E220 Evolution is a versatile, automation-ready, mid-throughput Focused-ultrasonicator designed to adapt to your laboratory's changing needs. It provides robust and reproducible sample preparation using Adaptive Focused Acoustics (AFA) technology, delivering isothermal, non-contact energy for superior results. Ideal for core facilities and high-performance labs, the E220 Evolution is engineered for integration into automated workflows, supporting a broad range of applications from DNA shearing to tissue homogenization.
Features
- Automation-ready platform: Designed for seamless integration with liquid handlers and robotic systems.
- Isothermal AFA technology: Processes samples without heat, ensuring high recovery and preventing thermal damage.
- Mid-throughput versatility: Supports various sample formats, including single tubes and 96-well plates.
- Non-contact processing: Closed-vessel design eliminates cross-contamination risks and aerosols.
- Highly reproducible results: Delivers precise and consistent outcomes for dependable downstream analysis.
- Broad application range: Optimized protocols for DNA/RNA shearing, FFPE extraction, chromatin shearing, and more.
- Quiet operation: Operates at ultrasonic frequencies, maintaining a productive laboratory environment.
Benefits
- Enhances workflow efficiency and walk-away time with reliable automation.
- Maintains the highest sample integrity for sensitive applications like NGS and proteomics.
- Provides standardized, scalable protocols for consistent results across projects.
- Reduces manual intervention, minimizing handling errors and improving data quality.
Technical Specifications
| Technology | Adaptive Focused Acoustics (AFA) |
|---|---|
| Throughput | Mid-throughput (Tube and 96-well plate compatible) |
| Design | Automation-ready, benchtop |
| Processing Type | Isothermal, non-contact |
| Sample Volumes | Variable, supports a wide range from microliters to milliliters |
| Primary Applications | Automated DNA/RNA Shearing, Chromatin Shearing, FFPE Extraction, Compound Management, Cell Lysis |
| Features | Automation-ready, NIST-traceable, broad consumable compatibility |
| Catalogue Number | 500429-COV |