Fully Automatable Petri Dish

Genetix has announced the launch of the unique PetriWell plate which, for the first time, allows complete handling of a Petri dish by robotic processes. Comprising a Petri dish held within an SBS compliant plate framework, the plate can be used in a wide range of applications, including cell culture work-up. Made from a material known as EquiGlass, the plate guarantees the high degree of flatness and optical clarity essential where imaging of cell growth is required. A growth area of 40 cm2 facilitates productive cell growth. The black upper structure serves to minimise extraneous light whilst improved cell adhesion is achieved through a novel surface treatment. The plates are also available untreated. Genetix plans to add to the range by introducing plates in 6, 24, 96 and 384-well formats.