Leica Biosystems: BOND-III Automated IHC and ISH Staining System

We collaborated to create a next generation system that reliably processes cases faster while preserving the core instrument design including the slide capacity and primary consumables.

Client:  Leica Biosystems

 

Product: BOND-III Automated Staining System

Optimizing workflow efficiency and simplifying lab management

Our client needed to meet a market demand for higher throughout leveraging a robust and well performing instrument. The BOND-III fully automated staining system is built upon the prior generation instrument with design changes that enable the new instrument to increase capacity by 50%. These design changes increase processing speed by eliminating process bottlenecks and reducing downtime by improving the usability of the user interface and simplifying reagent management.

Simplify Lab Management

2L → 5L Capacity Increase

Larger bulk reagent and waste containers minimizes required user integration and possible run processing delays.

Active Visual Management (AVM)

Visual alert to easily identify low reagents from afar while performing other tasks ensures instrument needs can be promptly and easily addressed.

Efficient Ux Workflow

Updated software with intuitive user-friendly interface and streamlined data entry to get runs started faster.

Eliminate Process Bottlenecks

Dedicated Bulk Reagent Robots

New liquid handling system to manage common bulk reagents to allow faster processing of run specific reagents. Retractable design supports easy cleaning and maintenance to maximize up-time.

Optimized Workflow Control

Updated controller software leveraging new bulk reagent robots supports faster runs continuously with random reagent access.

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