MIC – minimum inhibitory concentration, the lowest concentration of antimicrobial that inhibits the growth of a microorganism. Much like traditional handheld pipettes, the MINI 96 is available in several volume ranges: 0.5 to 12.5 microliters, 5 to 125 microliters, 10 to 300 microliters and 50 to 1250 microliters. So your application's volume is sure to be covered. In terms of ease of use, the MINI 96 is as simple to use as a single channel electronic pipette. A servo motor assists all movements resulting in effortless pipetting. The MINI 96 is compatible with GRIPTIPS, which are guaranteed to never leak or fall off in the middle of your pipetting routine. In addition, the ability to partially load tips, for example only 8 channels at a time, means that the MINI 96 can completely replace the need for eight channel pipettes in the lab as well. The small size and portability allow it to be easily moved and used anywhere in the lab, from the laminar flow cabinet to the lab bench. And by anyone in the lab due to its extreme ease of use, simply turn it on and start pipetting.

Antibiotic resistance is on the rise, with potentially disastrous consequences for our wellbeing and increased economic strain on our healthcare systems, creating an urgent need for novel antimicrobial compounds. Drug discovery research to identify new antibiotics requires large-scale screening of new or modified candidate drugs to evaluate their activity and potency. In this early phase of discovery, the main researchers are generally trying to identify one or more of the following criteria:Setting a safety bottom or pipetting height is simple with the MINI 96. This ensures, that the heights of aspiration and dispensing are perfect every time. Multiple pipetting heights can be set within the same pipetting protocol. This instrument is simply the most affordable electronic 96 channel pipette available. Considering that 96 and 384 well plates can be filled in one go as well as partial plates. The small price compared to the benefit it brings is unbelievable! The MINI 96 is well within reach of every lab's budget. With this in mind, INTEGRA introduces the MINI 96, a portable 96 channel electronic pipette. Like any other electronic pipette, it's small and affordable while massively increasing productivity for working with 96 and 384 well plates. The MINI 96 is the solution for all laboratories, who want to fill 96 and 384 well plates faster and more precise than traditional handheld pipettes and have a very limited budget to work with. The main working position is called the base stage and can accommodate 96 and 384 well pipetting. Simply flip the plate to access both sides, GRIPTIPS are loaded and ejected electronically for a perfect and easy loading experience every time. For those who want or need less handling of labware, a second stage can be used to pipette into the target plate while the source stays below. IC 50 – half maximal inhibitory concentration, a measure of the potency of a compound in an inhibitory biological or biochemical functional assay. And for those who have never seen the MINI 96, convenient tutorials have been made to help answer any questions, which might arise during pipetting. So, what is it that the MINI 96 can actually do? Well, here are some of the things that it's great at. Reservoir to plate transfers into both 96 and 384 well plates. 384 well plates can be filled by dispensing four times into them, with the 96 channel head. Second stage can be used if so desired.Plate to plate transfers, such as 96 to 96 are also easily accomplished with the

Filling 96 and 384 well plates is standard practice for countless labs, with higher throughput and better results often being their goal. Everybody wants to be more productive. Traditional single 8 and 12 channel pipettes are affordable and can be easily transported around the lab, but at some point they simply reach their limit in terms of productivity. EC 50 – half maximal effective concentration, the concentration of a compound that induces a response halfway between baseline and maximum response.You can learn more about how to perform western blots in our handy application note. Including details of all the relevant equipment and consumables that we offer. As an option, a two position stage opens up even more possibilities for use with the MINI 96. For example, using the instrument as an eight-channel pipette for serial dilutions or other intra-plate applications or filling partial plates. The two position base can be used as a second position, with all 96 tips loaded if so needed. The MINI 96 is another addition to the successful and productive line of INTEGRA electronic pipettes. VIAFLO fixed spacing pipettes, VOYAGER adjustable spacing pipettes and VIAFLO 96 and 384 instruments.

For even more versatility and productivity, in an instrument which grows with your lab's needs, the VIAFLO 96 and VIAFLO 384 may just be the thing for your lab! Including interchangeable pipetting heads, automatic movement and up to three positions to work with. Its tiny size and portability allow the instrument to be easily moved for use anywhere in the lab, from the LAFC to small work spaces on any lab bench. The MINI 96 is also easy to use – simply turn it on and start pipetting. Did you know that there is another 96 channel instrument from INTEGRA which offers more channels (24, 384), working positions (up to 3), and hands-off time? Crucially, the automated adjustable tip spacing function of the VOYAGER allows rapid transfer of compounds or inoculum from tube formats directly to microplates, eliminating the need for time-consuming single channel pipetting. This walk-away approach helps labs reach their full testing capacity and accelerate drug development workflows. Read here how the ASSIST PLUS is supporting scientist at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, UK, in their daily MIC testing workflows. Get more samples processed fasterThe most affordable 96 channel electronic pipette on the market – fits any budget and workspace, and ready to use straight out of the box.