Contract research organizations (CROs) and contract testing laboratories face growing demand for high-throughput proteomics services, but manual sample preparation limits efficiency. To address this challenge, Opentrons Labworks, Inc. has launched the Opentrons Flex® Proteomics Workstation, an automated solution designed to streamline mass spectrometry (MS) sample preparation workflows at an affordable price.
Automating proteomics workflows for consistency and speed
The workstation automates time-intensive proteomics tasks, including:
- Protein digestion (SP3 technology)
- Quantification and labeling
- Purification and cleanup
By integrating liquid handling, an on-deck plate reader, a heater-shaker, and a magnetic block, contract testing labs can process large sample volumes faster and with greater accuracy.
Meeting industry demand for scalable proteomics services
“Despite its potential to transform disease research, proteomics has long been bottlenecked by slow, manual sample preparation. Automating these front-end workflows isn’t just about saving time—it’s about ensuring consistency, minimizing sample loss, and making high-throughput proteomics a reality. With the right technology, labs can finally process thousands of samples with the speed and precision needed to unlock new biomarkers and drive the next wave of targeted therapies,” said Hanno Steen, PhD, Director of the Proteomics Center at Boston Children’s Hospital. The Flex Proteomics Workstation reduces sample loss and enhances consistency, ensuring CROs and contract labs can meet client demands efficiently.
Priced in the mid-five-figure range, this cost-effective automation solution provides contract labs with scalability without major capital investment.
Benefits of the Flex Proteomics Workstation for contract testing Labs:
- Automates MS sample prep for higher throughput
- Ensures consistency across large sample batches
- Reduces labor costs and minimizes errors
- Affordable alternative to six-figure automation systems
- Supports biomarker discovery and pharmaceutical research
The Flex Proteomics Workstation will be showcased at the US HUPO conference (February 24–25), providing contract testing labs a firsthand look at its capabilities.
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