Hello,
Is the integration possible for the ML Prep?
Best,
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Hey @luisvillaautomata, what sort of integration are you looking for?
If you are looking at having the PREP integrate with an external instrument, it can’t do that. (The pipetting channel/arms only reach inside the system–no iSWAP or Track Gripper options on the PREP)
The PREP can have an Hamilton Heater Shaker (HHS) integrated on-deck, and it can have mag blocks on deck. Externally you can use a manual barcode scanner.
Hope that helps, but send more details over about what you are thinking and I can speak to the specifics 
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Basically being able to trigger a protocol from an external software or setup.
I think longterm being able to put integrate into a larger setup is the goal.
The best answer I have is that the product management/software development team has it on their radar for a future update–no promises or ETA on that though.
I’ve got a standing call where I bring up field/customer requested features, and I’ll bring this one back up to keep it on the radar. Originally the thought with the PREP was that it was going to be a completely locked down software (ala Apple), but as it’s been in the field for a few years, we’ve been getting more requests for API/backend access. It’s definitely on the list!
Personally, I want to see a VANTAGE using the track gripper to pass plates down to a couple of PREPs located in the B cabinet…
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To circle back on this, don’t hold your breath. For now, API access is not the route we’re going with the PREP. The software/system was designed to be stand alone. Something may change in the future (and I bring it up when labs ask for it!) but it’s not currently in the plans.
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Hi all,
thank you for these great conversations and sharing your know-how.
I would like to open this topic again with another integration question.
Will there be a tilt module integration on a Prep in the future?
I would love that feature to reduce death volume in a 96-well plate if applicable. Has anyone in general experience with tilt module usage for retaining as much liquid from the well as possible. My use case will be aspirating from 5 to 30 µL on 96-well. Would this even be possible with a tilt module?
Thank you.
Hi @Line. As of right now there aren’t any tilt module integrations scheduled for the Prep. What type of plate (MTP, PCR) and/or what shap of well bottom are you working with on your aspiration?
On another note with this particular thread being re-visited, (specifically regarding @luisvillaautomata’s original ask), we have some news I’ll make a new thread for in the next couple of days about something we’re going to show at ADLM next week.
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Thank you for your fast response.
We have to use flat bottom MTPs.
Are there other possibilities to aspirate from that low volumes? For example, static manual loading ramp adapters similar to the 3D printed in this forum? Or playing with the x-y-offset within the well for aspirating more from well edges?
Looking excited forward to the announced news.