MPS Z Automated

Continuous robotic cell culture handling

The Kuhner MPS Z Automated was developed to automate cell culture cultivations in microtiter plates with or without system Duetz well plate closures. It combines the established Kuhner incubator shaker robustness with completely self developed robotic features and interfaces. Main objective is to guarantee reproducible and uniform cultivation conditions and a real 24/7 work process.

The MPS Z Automated incubator maintains Kuhner’s renowned features without compromise. CO₂, bidirectional humidity, and temperature control (heating and cooling with Peltier technology) adhere to the highest standards, ensuring reproducible cultivation results. The Kuhner Direct Drive is known for its lack of wearable parts and long term durability. Additionally, the built in capability to change the shaking diameter (3, 12.5, 25, 50) enhances the system’s flexibility for the wide variety of microtiter used at different cultivation scales and volumes.

Process safety is a high priority for Kuhner devices. In addition to the mentioned key features, further safety measures have been implemented. The automatically secured door prevents unauthorized access to the incubator interior and initiates a complete inventory scan upon closing. Additionally, the occupancy sensors on the SCARA and at the transfer platform prevent potential collisions.

After a power interruption, the system restarts with the previous cultivation parameters. Furthermore, an integrated UPS system protects against data loss, and internal storage ensures data availability.