SOTAX Automated Sample Preparation Workstation

The APW Automated Sample Preparation Workstation enhances laboratory productivity by minimizing resource allocation for repetitive tasks such as sample weighing, extraction, filtration, dilution, and transfer to analysis devices. This enables the re-purposing of lab staff to mission critical tasks s

Assay and content/blend uniformity for up to 300 samples

Waters Empower™ interface

10 mL initial extraction volume using a focused sonication probe

Powerful dEsign™ variables for streamlined DoE studies

Video monitoring with VideoLink™

After weighing the sample, the APW uses a focused sonication probe coupled with a UV temperature sensor to deliver sample disintegration without over-heating. Combined with the vortex station, the APW can achieve efficient and reproducible extractions for even the most challenging of sample formulat

Consistent volumetric preparations are confirmed gravimetrically at every step throughout the process. The APW filters extracted samples as they are transferred from one processing tube to another. Post filtration, the system can perform up to 1:100,000 dilutions within a single method. For every sa

The built-in HPLC injector supports on-line analysis. Optionally, all pertinent sample information is transferred to Empower™ as the sample sequence is built by the interface as the APW run-list progresses. In addition to on-line HPLC analysis, samples can also be collected in sealed HPLC vials on t

VideoLink™ provides video recording of your sample preparation process when using the automated APW workstation. An overview camera can be set to trigger on specific events. This functionality allows recording of various critical instrument activities during an unattended run and easy assignment to