PRODUCT + VALUE

A New Standard in Laboratory Work Surfaces

A high-stability support platform engineered for ANSI/SLAS microplates, designed to improve reproducibility, reduce evaporation effects, and stabilise conditions during long-duration shaking.

The Problem

In shaken microplate workflows, small physical effects accumulate over time:

  • Uneven evaporation across wells

  • Edge effects and positional bias

  • Trapped air and pressure beneath plates

  • Inconsistent results between runs and labs

Traditional flat or sticky mats unintentionally seal the plate underside, creating unstable microenvironments.

Key Benefits

  • Uniform evaporation across wells

  • Reduced edge effects

  • Improved reproducibility (run-to-run, lab-to-lab)

  • Stable mechanical support during shaking

  • No modification to standard plates required

The Solution

A vented support system combining:

  • Multiwell plate cradle (precise positioning)

  • Z-groove vented interface (continuous airflow)

  • Compliant base mat (vibration damping)

This prevents sealing and maintains a stable, controlled environment beneath the plate.

How It Works (Simple)

Instead of trapping air under the plate, engineered grooves create continuous microchannels that:

  • Allow air and vapour to redistribute

  • Prevent pressure build-up

  • Eliminate suction and stick–slip effects

Result: a consistent physical environment throughout long incubations.

PERFORMANCE + APPLICATION

Designed for Real Workflows

Compatible with all ANSI/SLAS formats (6–96 wells) and standard incubator shaking conditions.

  • No changes to plates, lids, or incubators

  • Easy integration into existing workflows

  • Consistent positioning via A1 referencing

Better Culture Stability

  • Minimises evaporation-driven changes

  • Stabilises osmolality and concentration

  • Supports sensitive CHO cell cultures

Why It Matters

Small physical differences beneath the plate can become significant biological variation over 24–96 hours.

This system controls that hidden variable turning an uncontrolled surface into a defined, reproducible interface

Core Innovation

  • Prevents unintended sealing at the plate–support interface

  • Uses passive geometry (Z-grooves) instead of active control

  • Applies principles of diffusion, pressure equilibration, and contact mechanics

Performance Impact

More Reliable Data

  • Reduces non-biological variability

  • Improves well-to-well consistency

  • Enables accurate clone comparison

Mechanical Stability

  • Dampens vibration during shaking

  • Reduces micro-disturbances to cells

  • Prevents intermittent adhesion/release effects

Core Innovation

  • Prevents unintended sealing at the plate–support interface

  • Uses passive geometry (Z-grooves) instead of active control

  • Applies principles of diffusion, pressure equilibration, and contact mechanics

Outcome

A stable, repeatable microenvironment that improves:

  • Data quality

  • Experimental consistency

  • Confidence in results