Colony Picking

Colony picking is an essential step in biological research as scientists often need to isolate high-value clones in order to mass-produce DNA or proteins to be used in a variety of applications downstream. Traditionally, microbial colony picking is performed manually using sterile pipette tips or inoculation loops, which are usually slow, labor-intensive, and time-consuming. Mammalian colonies are typically selected with tedious processes like limiting dilution that can negatively affect cellular outgrowth. Not only do automated colony pickers make the entire process quicker, but the results are more consistent and repeatable.

Learn more about our automated colony pickers:

• The QPix® Microbial Colony Picker leverages best-in-class colony picking technology to alleviate bottlenecks and quickly, accurately, and efficiently screen through massive genetic libraries. Learn more
• The ClonePix® 2 Mammalian Colony Picker is a fully automated system for selecting high-value clones used in antibody discovery and cell line development. Screen more clones in less time with monoclonal verification on day zero, then screen and identify for highest producers in weeks, not months. Learn more