Aurora Biomed: Laboratory Automation and Analytical Instrumentation

Aurora Biomed’s automated PCR setup workstations eliminate repetitive manual pipetting for real-time PCR, multiplex PCR, and sequencing reaction preparation. The VERSA 10 platform has been validated for use with commercial qPCR reagent systems, delivering sensitivity and cost-efficiency for high-throughput genomic screening. Applications supported by these systems include:​

• Real-time RT-PCR for pathogen detection
• Colony PCR screening and genomic library preparation
• Master-mix preparation with serial and parallel dilution protocols
• PCR clean-up and plate reformatting workflows​

The software interface allows protocol customization to accommodate third-party reagent kits and laboratory-specific assay requirements.​

Why Choose Aurora Biomed Instruments?

Aurora Biomed’s instrumentation addresses critical demands for accuracy and efficiency in laboratory environments. The company’s VERSA series liquid handlers utilize air displacement technology to deliver precise liquid transfers at low volumes while minimizing sample carryover risks. Aurora’s Ion Channel Readers (ICR series) integrate atomic absorption spectroscopy with automated liquid handling to enable high-sensitivity ion flux measurements for drug screening applications targeting voltage-gated channels, ligand-gated channels, and ion transporters. The company’s elemental analysis platforms, including atomic absorption spectrometers (AAS) and atomic fluorescence spectrometers (AFS), provide quantitative detection of over 70 elements in environmental, clinical, and food safety applications.​

Aurora Biomed’s VERSA NAP automated nucleic acid extraction systems employ magnetic bead-based protocols for DNA and RNA purification. The platform features specialized modules including a Magnetic Bead Vortex for homogeneous bead suspension, a ReagentDrop bulk dispensing system, and a 96-tip aspirator that accelerates bead washing while reducing consumable usage. These systems process 1–96 samples per run and accommodate human blood, saliva, plant tissues, and environmental specimens. The VERSA platforms support viral RNA extraction workflows and are compatible with commercial reagent kits as well as laboratory-developed chemistries.​

Aurora Biomed’s Ion Channel Readers serve pharmaceutical and academic drug discovery programs by measuring ion flux changes with exceptional sensitivity. The ICR technology detects subtle ion movements associated with cell signaling, neuronal activity, and cardiovascular function making it suitable for screening compounds that modulate ion channel targets. The platform supports large-scale compound library screening with minimal manual intervention and integrates seamlessly with automated workflows for data acquisition.​

The VERSA series of automated liquid handling workstations includes benchtop models tailored to specific throughput requirements. The VERSA 1100 features a 15-position deck that accommodates configurations for next-generation sequencing library preparation, solid-phase extraction, and plate reformatting. Its 4- or 8-channel pipetting head with single-channel functionality enables flexible sample processing from individual tubes to multi-plate batches. VERSA systems reduce variability associated with manual pipetting and optimize reagent consumption across pharmaceutical, forensic, and clinical diagnostic applications.​

Aurora Biomed’s atomic spectrometry platforms analyze trace metals and elements in water, soil, air, and sediment samples. The TraceAI 1200 and Trace 1800 atomic absorption spectrophotometers feature auto-switching between flame and graphite furnace atomization, multi-element sequential analysis capabilities, and fully reflected optics for wavelength accuracy. These instruments detect elements including lead, arsenic, copper, and zinc at very low concentrations, supporting environmental monitoring, food safety testing, and clinical diagnostics.

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