Open AccessA Review of Automation Options to Support Plate Preparation, Cherry Picking, and Homogeneous Assays
Author(s) -
Jason W. Armstrong,
Rick A. Gerren,
Steven D. Hamilton
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
slas discovery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.907
H-Index - 75
eISSN - 2472-5560
pISSN - 2472-5552
DOI - 10.1177/108705719800300405
Subject(s) - homogeneous , automation , computer science , chemistry , process engineering , biochemical engineering , nanotechnology , engineering , materials science , mathematics , mechanical engineering , combinatorics
Developments in high throughput screening (HTS) have led to new needs in automation to enable better handling of applications such as homogeneous assays and cherry picking. Software and hardware integration approaches for screening automation have been changing in concert with these new application needs. The result of this combination has been the production of robotic systems for drug discovery with improved stability and functionality. This review critically assesses some Zymark, Tecan, and Beckman solutions for current HTS requirements.