Skip to main content
Menu
US

Fontus Workstation, Dual-Arm, 8-Tip Varispan, 384 Main Array, Expanded

The Fontus™ workstation is making waves in liquid handling. A powerhouse, helping you to achieve even more. Release the power of Fontus automation. Discover the power of simplicity, the power of reliability and the power of support. Discover the power of Fontus automation.

  • Flexibility - choose from single- or dual-arm models in standard or expanded deck sizes.
  • Scalability - modular design enables easy upgrades including span-8 and/or 96 or 384 array head pipetting options.
  • Walkaway automation - up to 2 labware grippers for on and off deck automation.
  • Capacity - sunken tip box storage for considerable extra storage plus the option to connect a PlateStak™ microplate storage device.

Release the power of Fontus™ automation.

  • Improved usability
  • Advanced liquid handling capabilities
  • Enabled sustainability
  • Customizable to your assay needs
  • Extended functionalities with simple yet powerful options, the Varispan™ Gripper and Deck Verification.

For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Overview

The Fontus™ Liquid Handler is making waves by optimizing several workflows including:

  • Screening
  • Extraction
  • PCR setup
  • Normalization
  • High content screening

Additional Features:

  • Overlayed labware easily defined and modified in the software
  • Integrated labware gripper on array head
  • Optional paddle gripper for Varispan arm
  • Wide variety of compatible pipette tip sizes and with or without filters
  • Integrated UV light
  • Dual waste chutes
  • Off/on deck stacked tip box storage
  • Additional off deck locations for wash bowl, tube, reagent trough
  • Improved ergonomics with much greater access to deck
  • Redesigned for improved serviceability
  • Integrated enclosure for faster set-up/install
  • New side door design offers effortless integration access
  • Also available in fixed NGS configurations with vendor qualified NGS library assays

The power of simplicity.

Find your liquid handling flow with the Fontus platform. Its easy-to-use software, optimized deck access, ready-to-go protocols, and reformatting capabilities simplify your workflows and improve turnaround times. Discover the power of simplicity.

The power of reliability.

Channel your energy with robust, reliable liquid handling that helps streamline your workflow. As a pioneer in the liquid handling industry with over 35 years’ experience, you can rely on our Fontus innovation. Depend on the power of reliability.

The power of support.

Experience calm in your liquid handling workflows with our dedicated customer service and support. You have a powerful team behind you, helping chart a steady course to where you need to go. It’s why customers keep coming back to us. Harness the power of support.

Specifications

Depth
33.0 in
Height
43.0 in
Voltage
100-240 VAC
Width
68.0 in
21CFR Compatible
Yes
Application
ADME-Tox
Blood Fractionation
Compound management
ELISA
Enzymatic
Flow Cytometry
Immunoassays
LC/MS sample prep
Lead Optimization
PCR/qPCR
Protein-Protein Interaction
Sample Normalization
Sample Prep
Sample Reformatting
Automation Compatible
Yes
Brand
Fontus
Model
Fontus™ Workstation, Dual-Arm, 8-Tip Varispan, 384 Main Array, Expanded
Pipetting Arms
Main Array
Varispan
Pipetting Module
384-channel
8-Tip Varispan
Research Areas
Drug Discovery & Manufacturing

Video gallery

Resources

Are you looking for resources, click on the resource type to explore further.

1-2 of 2 Resources
Flyer Icon
Flyer
Expand your potential, add the Varispan Gripper, for Fontus and JANUS G3 workstations
Video
Video
The Fontus Automated Liquid Handling Workstation is a versatile and user-friendly platform designed to streamline laboratory workflows.

The Fontus™ Automated Liquid Handling Workstation is a versatile and user-friendly platform designed to streamline laboratory...

Scroll Icon