Thermo Scientific SureTect Automation Workflow

Scalable automation for reliable food safety testing results 

With the Thermo Scientific SureTect Automation Workflow you can take your food safety testing to the next level with automated lysis and PCR setup. Utilizing the CyBio FeliX Instrument, the automated workflow allows you to reduce hands-on time while increasing the accuracy and reproducibility of results.

Fully validated by AFNOR and AOAC for use with all SureTect Assays, the instrument's flexible programs, user-friendly interface, and rapid yet precise setup ensure maximum efficiency, whilst the compact design saves valuable bench space.

Time saving

  • Fully automated lysis, PCR setup or complete workflow
  • Rapid 5-minute setup for loading reagents

Intuitive software

  • Pre-programmed runs for quick setup
  • User-friendly interface with no specialist training required

Control

  • Control your consumable costs and wastage with the Flex Package option, allowing you to use the Head R96 Pipetting head as either a 96-channel pipetting or 8-channel pipetting, at any time  
  • Increase efficiency of operation with choice of runs, reducing service cost and time   
  • Be confident in your processes with the decontamination unit  

Accurate and traceable

  • Barcoded sample entry for full traceability
  • Precise pipetting
  • Robust and factory calibrated instrument

Talk to an automation expert

Request a no-obligation consultation on implementing automation into your PCR food and beverage testing workflow

 

Learn how you can reduce hands-on time while increasing accuracy with the SureTect Automation Workflow:

 

CyBio FeliX Instrument

  • Ready-to-use, specific SureTect protocols
  • Integrated heating and cooling block
  • Choose between the CHOICE head for simultaneous 8-sample pipetting or the Head R 96 for 96-sample pipetting. The optional Flex Package for the Head R 96 allows you to switch between 8-channel and 96-channel pipetting at any time.
  • Unique 2-level deck for a small footprint 
  • Optional UV-Decontamination Unit
  • Compact design:
    • Dimensions: 650 x 450 x 700 mm
    • Weight: 58 kg
  • Robust and factory-calibrated instrument

Learn more about the benefits of PCR automation for food testing

EBook: The benefits of adopting an automated workflow for PCR testing

For labs adopting PCR, one of the biggest questions surrounds the selection of an automated or manual sample preparation workflow. Our free eBook explores both testing approaches, helping you to select the right strategy for your food lab. Get your copy today!  

Bringing the benefits of PCR and automation to high-throughput beverage with Coca Cola Europacific Partners

After working with Thermo Fisher Scientific in 2023 to develop a PCR assay for the rapid detection of spoilage contamination in the production environment, the team required a scalable workflow solution to match their throughput. 

Expert webinar: How to secure and empower your molecular pathogen testing with automation

From improving accuracy and reducing the risk of error, to enhancing the speed and throughput of pathogen testing, this event will discuss the benefits that automating your molecular food safety workflow can bring to your lab.  Our expert speakers will also introduce the Thermo Scientific SureTect Automation Platform, highlighting how the solution can take your food testing to the next level.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.