Status:
Advanced ReviewerMember since: 2021
Organization: Texas A&M University
Amazing results, minimizes errror
Application Area: Serial dilutions
"Assist plus has made our lives easy in the lab. It is fully automated and has very less error rate compared to manual dilutions. It is quick and consistent."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2021
Organization: NA
Product is very useful, results are great, I want only use this equipment not other.
Application Area:Sample preparation for bio assays
"Plate movement is amazing, value for money, after sales service is nice, horizontal and vertical plate orientation is fabulous."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2020
Organization: Jassen R&D
Great, love it.
Application Area:Sample prep for bioassays
"Versatile and flex plate orientation layout for serial diluting, only compact liquid handler available on the market at the moment that offers horizontal and vertical plate orientation. Good value and superb after sales care!"
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: CAR
Highly recommended.
Application Area:Automation of pipetting
"This is a high-quality instrument which greatly assists pipetting. Once programmed correctly, the results are far superior to, and faster than, manual pipetting, particularly with 96-well plates. I highly recommend this product."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2021
Organization: UNC-Charlotte
Very handy and useful equipment.
Application Area:Analyse metabolite in tissues
"I achieved great results with this equipment. they provide amazing customer service."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2021
Organization: carnegie Mellon university
Excellent!
Application Area:Workhorse of the bench
"So good and so nice. I thought the ASSIST was good, but the plus is well...plus. If you had to get just one product, this is the one to get. Customer service has been unchanging throughout."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2021
Organization: FogPharma
Great instrument with diverse functionality.
Application Area:Dilutions and PCR prep
"The Integra ASSIST PLUS we have works great for our needs. It functions flawlessly and is easy to program and modify existing programs. One thing I wish it had was an optional cover to keep things a bit cleaner when doing PCR preps but overall it's great!"
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2021
Organization: The Georgia Institute of Technology
Precise and fast results makes this instrument one of the best I've used!
Application Area:Process COVID-19 surveillance and CLIA samples
"Programming is relatively straightforward but with plenty of flexibility to add/modify pipetting or wash steps quickly. Rack system is a bit cumbersome for high throughput samples but is sturdy and effective. Reproducibility of uptake and delivery is high, allowing for precise CLIA results using downstream PCR. Tip and pipettor change over is easy and rapid. The robot has a small footprint so it can fit into a biosafety cabinet with plenty of room to spare."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Very good machine.
Application Area:ELISA
"Great robot especially with VOYAGER pipettes, but some small differences in duplicate samples."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2021
Organization: New England Biolabs
Our new methods depend on it.
Application Area:Testing enzymes
"The product is easy to use and effective in eliminating analysts' pipetting errors."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2021
Organization: New England BioLabs
I am incredibly impressed with the hardware, software, and support of this device.
Application Area:Aliquot large numbers of reference standards to precise volumes
"The Assist Plus made pipetting large numbers (hundreds to thousands) of small volume reference standards a much easier process, both in terms of ensuring precise volumes every time and in terms of strain on my back/hands! Swapping consumables and vials was all I had to do once the program started. The ViaLab software used to program the Assist Plus was easy to understand and use, requiring no programming knowledge. It was also highly customizable to meet specific needs and use specific consumables. Prior to use, a technician from Integra stopped by to ensure the machine was calibrated properly after installation, and also answered several questions we had about operation. Great support/service."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2021
Organization: University of Utah School of Medicine
You must try this. You will fall in love with it.
Application Area:Analyze protein from tissue samples
"I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to use this tool. It's really more than awesome. I love many products from Integra, which upgrade the quality of our research enormously. Just be ready to enjoy every step of your research with Integra."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: Columbia University
Good instrument, easy to move samples quickly.
Application Area:DNA extraction
"The product was useful, but kind of difficult to use for our applications. I would use this product again."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2021
Organization: Kelly Service
Great product for any lab looking for high throughput processing.
Application Area:High-throughput 384-well PCR plates reaction setup
"I would like to thank INTEGRA for putting this product on the market. The flexibility in the program design to match your platform and processes is what matters the most to me. I have been using the ASSIST PLUS reliably for a couple of months now without any problem. Customer service and maintenance teams are always prompt to help with calibration and technical assistance. I have the flexibility to design multiple protocols from multiple dispense, dilutions, PCR plate mastermix and samples transfer with mixing and many more. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for high throughput in their process."
Status:
Advanced ReviewerMember since: 2021
Organization: Texas A&M University
Saves time!
Application Area:Sample dilution
"Once you set up the program, it is fairly easy to use. This has saved a lot of time and error in serial dilutions for my experiment."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2021
Organization: Global 7 Diagnostics
Great piece of equipment to increase throughput.
Application Area:COVID-19 RT-PCR Pooling
"Integra provided great support from the beginning and throughout the process. The ASSIST PLUS was very easy to install and program. It has sped up our workflow and throughput tremendously."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2021
Organization: Champions Oncology INC
Unmatched, easy, accurate, and a must have liquid handler.
Application Area:High-throughput qPCR
"This liquid handler is unmatched in terms of ease of use, workflow integration, and price. Amy and Rob were critical in helping us optimize our workflow and helped turn our entire lab into a fully automated workflow. The ASSIST PLUS-VOYAGER set up doesn't take up much space at all and the various racks/attachments allow for seamless process improvement. The programming was what pushed my lab over the edge to purchase, as it is perfectly concise compared to other brand names. ANYONE can use/program, not just an automation specialist."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2021
Organization: Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies, Texas
Frees a lot of repetitive manual pipetting and helps avoid repetitive stress injuries.
Application Area:Viral sample preparation for ddPCR
"The ASSIST PLUS robot is easy to program using the Vialab program software. Movement and operations of connected pipettes is as precise as expected. Account manager is always prompt in answering questions and providing efficient help."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2021
Organization: Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Great and precise results, very effective instrument and very good customer service.
Application Area:Analyze metabolites in tissue samples
"This product is very effective, I like the high quality of product and how easy it is to use. The after sales service was also very good, it simplified my labwork a lot, I would buy this again in an instant!"
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2021
Organization: APHA
I'm planning to buy a new one.
Application Area:Titrations, and aliquoting.
"Fantastic robot easy to use and highly accurate when performing its tasks."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2021
Organization: Animal and Plant Health Agency
Compact, robust, user friendly and brilliant after sale service.
Application Area:Nucleic acid extraction and PCR setup
"We bought 7 Assist Plus robots to help with our ELISAs and molecular assays, and without them we wouldn't have coped with COVID-19 PCR. This robot is user friendly, compact and relatively light weight, easily transferrable between lab benches and labs and can be stationed inside a safety cabinet. They are easy to programme and can do a virtual run at the end of programming to ensure it is programmed correctly. Pipettes are precise and ours are calibrated to ISO17025, their variable tip spacing version comes handy in various applications e.g. using different laboratory plates. It is highly recommended for diagnostic laboratories with medium to high throughout output."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2021
Organization: MRC Harwell
Great liquid handling, huge time saver.
Application Area:Maintenance and dosing of adipogenic spheroid (for metabolic disease modelling)
"We used the Assist+ extensively to process our adipogenic spheroids (~700 um diameter), specifically culture, dosing and preparation for analysis. As we were using 3D tissue structures in 96-well plates, we needed precise control of liquid around these structures, which the instrument provided. We were able to quickly and easily develop multiple protocols for all our applications. Aftercare services were great and allowed us to refine our programs and update the software longer term based on our feedback. They were also excellent for trouble shooting. It is good value for money as it is a huge time save and freed up researchers."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Very good service
Application Area:Service
"Just to say that service for INTEGRA ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot is very good"
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2020
Organization: Novonordisk
Intuitive software.
Application Area:Assay analysis
"Excellent accuracy and precision (we work with biological matrix), and really intuitive software."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: University Of Houston
Amazing machine.
Application Area:Microbiology research
"Amazing machine, it has more than doubled our capacity to perform tasks in the lab. Would recommend."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: MD Anderson
We could not do our work without it!
Application Area:Bio-analytical lab
"We love our ASSIS PLUS and VIAFLO pipettes. Our sales person did an excellent job training and installing the system. We could not do our work without it!"
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Augusta University
Unique pipette design for quick ejection.
Application Area:Cell culture, dispenser, dilution curves
"Ease of programing the individual instruments; small form factor that can be put into a biosafety cabinet; stepwise programming; use of 384-well plates; unique pipette design for quick ejection. "
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Augusta University
Overall good product.
Application Area:Pipetting
"Easy to use, intuitive. Only difficulty is if using not all tips, tip ejection was difficult (I fixed this now, so no longer an issue)."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Ankara University
Satisfactory results.
Application Area:Analyze metabolites or ROS in tissue and cell culture samples
"Easy to use, good services, good communication with distributors."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: UT Austin
This revolutionized the way I pipette and is perfect for training new team members
Application Area:Analyze biomakers in serum samples
"This product has so many features, whatever your pipetting needs are there is either a built in program that can save you time or you can create a program to suit your needs. I also love that you can customize the menu if you want to eliminate things you will never do. The ability to add text prompts and sounds to protocols facilitates training of new members. I have received top notch customer service from my rep Courtney, who explained the product in detail, confirmed understanding of myself and my undergraduate assistants, as well as helped us incorporate the pipettes into our workflow. By taking the time to understand our laboratory methods, Courtney was able to help us write new protocols to save time and reduce error."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: Visiting Physicians Association Laboratory
Great product. Makes pipetting numerous samples easy.
Application Area:Toxicology
"Very easy to use. Results are much more precise than using a manual pipette. The auto-pipettes themselves are superior to anything we've had here before. The software is incredibly easy to use. We've been able to create multiple programs ourselves for many different uses."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Incyte Research Institute
Can't imagine our lab without the INTEGRA ASSIST PLUS!
Application Area:Mass aliquoting for vendor sendouts; Automation of assays
"The ASSIST PLUS has transformed a previously long and tedious process into one that is no longer dreaded and that produces quality results every time. Yes I would definitely recommend this product to others! This product has increased productivity in our lab by saving us valuable time as it performs tasks much faster than it would take to do them manually."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: VCU
Best value for the cost, easy to use, time saver, and loved by everyone in our lab.
Application Area:Sample preparation
"Our lab loves the INTEGRA ASSIS PLUS. Equipment always functions well and accompanying software is the most intuitive and user-friendly that we have encountered. The accompanying pipettes can be used at the bench as well as on the ASSIST PLUS which increased the value of the entire system for our lab. The automated reformatting between 96-well plates, 384-well plates, and varied sizes of tubes have made this product well worth the cost. We love the ASSIST PLUS and are looking to buy another one."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: BMS
Efficient. Streamlines workflow. Great support with programming. Rep (Jeremy Arner)
Application Area:Flow cytometry assays, MSD assays, Luminex assays, clin chem sample dilutions
"Ergonomically sound. Versatile. Minimal training. Performs simple transfers from one container type to another. Performs serial dilutions. Performs Plate filling and reagent additions. Can be programed to setup any assay. Does not involve complex programing skills to utilize. Consistent and reproducible pipetting results. Nearly eliminates pipetting mistakes. Programing can be directly on pipette or in an application. Compatible with large variety of labware and reagent reservoirs."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: PTC Therapeutics
The ASSIST PLUS is very flexible and can be adapted to any plate format.
Application Area:Screening compounds
"The ASSIST PLUS uses the current INTEGRA multi-channel pipettes that can be used on and off the platform."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Allergan
Great instrument. It saves lots of time and works perfectly for us.
Application Area:Assay development
"It is very efficient, works very well for high throughput and the data is consistent."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Harvard University
Great product, reliable and consistent accuracy for excellent reproducibility.
Application Area:Preparing dilutions
"Very useful piece of equipment which was a huge asset for our lab in that it eliminated the need for the lab tech to prepare hundreds of dilutions manually, both saving time and improving accuracy and reproducibility."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: Institut Curie
Great instrument, very versatile and easy to use.
Application Area:Plate aliquoting and reformatting
"It seems to be very easy to program and use this equipment, and the flexibility of using the pipette alone or on the instrument is a great advantage. This instrument is perfectly suitable for small teams that want to discharge from repeated tasks and increase reliability in pipetting without spending a large amount of money."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2012
Organization: University of Wisconsin
Increased workflow and decreased variability - a win win.
Application Area:Plate loading
"No complaints. The system works exactly as described."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: HCPA
Great instrument, willing to buy another one for the other department.
Application Area:Pharma, for serial dilution and replaying
"This product is incredible, so easy to set up and great reproducibility. The cost of the tips is also an important point, because they're almost the same price of regular tips. Totally recommend it."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Novartis
Saves alot of hands on time.
Application Area:ELISA and bioassay
"Easy to use and provides reproducible results. Flexible and easy to maintain as pipettes can be exchanged. Good implementation in a GMP lab."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Labcyte
Great instrument, replaced manual pipeting with automation.
Application Area:Liquid Handling
"Plate making is much faster now. It is in use 70% of time during a work day."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Syngenta
I love the ease of use and the accuracy. thumbs up!
Application Area:NGS libraries
"Easy and accurate to add beads for clean up without the issue of contaminating beads or samples."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: PaxVax/Emergent BioSolutions
We cannot imagine our lives without INTEGRA!
Application Area:Liquid handling
"VERY user friendly, easy to program the machine, and definitely would recommend to anyone"
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Great instrument, easy to use.
Application Area:Harvesting supernatants
"We have ours set up inside a small hood and use it for harvesting supernatants off 96 well plates. Makes this job super easy and a lot faster than previous methods."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Novartis
This product is simply amazing. It is effective and elegant.
Application Area:Liquid sample handling
"This product is simply amazing. It is effective and elegant."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Palleon Pharma.
Works very well, very easy to use. Also saves a lot of time.
Application Area:Discovery research
"Has made multiple pipetting easy and very accurate, all of our scientists have been trained on how to operate it."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Eurofins Lancaster Labs PSS
Overall a game changer for our lab. The ability to reformat makes it worth the cost.
Application Area:Reformatting between plates and tubes.
"The Assist Plus has improved our labs throughput across the board. Older scientists in our lab who are not as technology savvy have praised the Vialab software used with the ASSIST PLUS and the VOYAGER Pipettes for being very user friendly to navigate and create programs. Having the Assist Plus has greatly reduced strain on our technicians when managing high-throughput PCR projects. We no longer have to worry about the potential for cross contamination or mistakes made during sample prep."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Saint Louis University
INTEGRA ASSIST PLUS is very easy and convenient to use.
Application Area:Liquid transfer
"INTEGRA ASSIST PLUS is very easy and convenient to use. I am using it in medium throughput screening, adding compounds to 96-well plates, mixing compounds with medium, and transferring liquid from one plate to another. It never went wrong and I always have good results. I am very happy with it."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: MDJD Consulting
Terrific addition to the lab!
Application Area:Genomics analysis
"This is an extremely reliable device with very consistent volume measurements and great customer support."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Hendrix College
Wonderful instrument.
Application Area:Machine-based pippetting
"Easy to use and calibrate, accuracy and precision offered confidence of volume delivery, will recommend to other colleagues."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: University Of California, Riverside
Unbelievable, Exotic, Streamlined our work. We cannot live without it! It is perfect!
Application Area:Automating qPCR setups (genotyping wild horses)
"If price is not a factor, the ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot is the most top-notch automated lab piece of the year. But at its price and size, you really have to ask yourself why you haven't considered it before. If you've got money to burn and want an exceptional piece of precision and accuracy, the ASSIST is the robot to buy."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Inari Agriculture
Great overall!
Application Area:This product is great for our pipetting needs
"This product was easy to use and pipettes consistently & accurately over time. It can be used in multiple different applications."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: TEXAS HEART INSTITUTE
Great instrument, can't live without it
Application Area:Seeded protocols in lab
"It enabled high quality results, easy to use and I would recommend it to others."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Merck
This system made our analysts happier to do repetitive dilutions and plating.
Application Area:Molecular assay DOE
"The system is very intuitive to use and sets up very quickly. The precision of our replicates has increased with the use of this system."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: University Of Utah
Super automation makes life easy!
Application Area:qPCR and cultures
"Very fast and easy to use and setup. Great machine for the money and very high throughput."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2012
Organization: west
Worth the investment.
Application Area:Prepare biologic formulations for stability testing
"Easy to use. No bugs detected in software. Improved work flow."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: University Of Missouri
The instrument that changed the lab!
Application Area:Dilution, pipetting, cell viability assays,
"The assays that were planned for a month were completed in a week, thanks to the ASSIST PLUS. Accurate and reproducible results make this the best pipetting instrument I have come across. I will definitely recommend it to others and will probably purchase another one too."
Status:
Advanced ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Great peace of mind.
Application Area:Pipetting workflow
"Speeds up the process. Accurate, easy to handle and cost effective."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Duke University
Love it, always better to get a machine to be the robot instead of the human!
Application Area:To help with NGS sequencing pipeline
"It's super easy to use and very high throughput. We definitely would recommend."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: American Red Cross
For a non-profit lab, this instrument was priced within reach.
Application Area:Genotyping in a clinical laboratory
"The ASSIST PLUS has helped our busy lab automate testing, resulting in increased confidence & less hands on time."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Genome Quebec
It made our life more easy in the lab.
Application Area:To prepare plate before QC, productions, etc
"Very easy to use, ergonomic and a must in a lab. The apparatus is reliable with consistent volume accuracy and highly versatile."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Eurofins Biomnis
Win-win instrument, low price, high efficiency.
Application Area:Biomedical
"Easy to use, a significant saving in time and high reproductibility. I recommend it."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Public Health England
Fabulous piece of kit!
Application Area:Assay development
"High throughput of assay development for analysis of clinical trial samples made easier and quicker."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: University Hospital Regensburg
Really great instrument. Worth the investment.
Application Area:Wide variety of application (ELISA, titration, a.o.)
"Using ASSIST PLUS multichannel pipetting robot greatly enhanced the effectiveness and throughput as well as reproducibility of results."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Heidelberg University, University Medical Center Mannheim, Clinic For Ansthesiology
Making life more easy!
Application Area:Routine lab
"Super easy and fast pipetting of 96 well plates! Precise results."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: BioNTech Cell & Gene Therapies
Great instrument, couldn't do without it anymore. Great customer service.
Application Area:ELISpot Assays
"Reliable, precise, flexible, enables us to higher throughput with plate to plate consistency."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2012
Organization: Liverpool University
Facilitates lab-based researchers.
Application Area:Loading multi-well plates
"Good technology for high-throughput assays and quality reproducible data."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: ZAKlab GmbH
I would like to have more of these!
Application Area:Coating and washing of plates
"Fast, easy to use and to install. Works correctly, provides excellent results."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Sera Prognostics
It has been a great addition to our laboratory.
Application Area:Diagnostic testing
"This has made the pipetting aspects of our laboratory more reproducible and easy. We have increased throughput with a cost effective option."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: University Of Colorado
Worth using.
Application Area:For pipetting 96 well plates
"This product help to ease the pipetting, thus saving time and improve efficiency and accuracy."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Merck & Co
Very happy with this purchase. I highly recommend this for other labs.
Application Area:Assay development
"Great product and have achieved wonderful results with it."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Roche Diagnostics
Fast, efficient and easy to use. I would recommend.
Application Area:Dilution series, cell seeding, automatic pipetting
"Fast, efficient and easy to use. I would recommend."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Sanofi Pasteur
I recommend it!
Application Area:Immunologic assay
"Very easy to use. The software to create a program on the computer is very friendly and it's so easy to transfer to pipettes."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: The Francis Crick Institute
Perfect instrument, made life easy!
Application Area:In QC Lab using for PCR and other tests.
"It made our life so easy in the lab. Seeded up the protocols as we are dealing with loads of samples per day. The result were as good as it was expected. So happy with the time saving. I highly recommend this product."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: University of California, Irvine
Highly versatile.
Application Area:Setting up high throughput xtal trays and in vitro selection platforms
"Very nice and easy to use. Highly versatile. Would definitely recommend to others."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: University of North Texas
Most reliable instrument with consistent volume accuracy
Application Area:Sequencing Library Prep
"This machine was not only the most reliable with consistent volume accuracy but the user support was above any (including Eppendorf) that my genomics core has encountered. Just amazing!"
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: University of Michigan
10/10 would buy again.
Application Area:Sample tube to 96 well plate transfers
"This is the best piece of equipment I have ever had the pleasure of working with. It is very useful and we consistently use it on a daily basis. I would recommend this 10/10 would buy again to anyone interested in purchasing it!"
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: Pfizer
Very useful in increasing our throughput and improving our consistency between data.
Application Area:Cell plating and compound transfer from plate to plate and serial dillutions.
"This product has been very useful in increasing our throughput and improving our consistency between data. Additionally it is very ergonomically friendly and helps free up time for other tasks. It is very accurate and flexible and the programs are very easy to set up and user friendly."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: Washington University in St. Louis
Enabled high quality results.
Application Area:96 well plates
"Easy to use, I would recommend it to others. Enabled high quality results."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: UCB
ASSIST PLUS has been invaluable.
Application Area:Liquid handling, specifically assay set up where a viscous solution requires routine and precision p
"The ASSIST PLUS has been invaluable in allowing us to accurately and reliably setup assays where precision pipetting of a viscous solution is routinely required. Reproducibility of results have improved greatly with the introduction of automation to our assay setup. After sales care and help has been excellent. Technically skilled representative from INTEGRA have readily made time to come in and help design assays. I would recommend to a friend."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2016
Organization: OxSyBio Ltd
A huge labor saver; highly reproducible culture and assays on our 3D cellular samples.
Application Area:Maintenance and processing of spheroids and 3D cellular constructs
"The Integra Assist Plus has been highly effective at culturing our spheroids and other 3D cellular samples in 96 well formats. It only took a short duration to optimize liquid handling parameters for our workflows. With similar settings, the Assist+ has also been successfully applied to processing samples for fluorescence microscopy and running drug-based assays on our samples for metabolic characterization. The Assist Plus is overall easy to use. For example, it is simple to turn on the device and set up for a liquid handling run (i.e. the placing of the tips, reservoir, plate and waste bag is easy due to the clearly labelled grooves on the base plate). Our team (of 5 people) has found, after a short training session, the liquid handling programs are easy to run using the VIAFLO pipette interface. It should be noted though that some options such as turning the instrument light on/off or placing it into park mode prior to moving are less obvious to figure out. However, these things were quickly resolved by communicating with our account manager. Overall, we are very happy with the Integra which has been a huge labor save and we are now using routine protocols for 3D cell culture dozens of times a week due to the reproducibility of the work. It should be mentioned that early on we did have a problem with our first pipette which had a faulty channel, however, we were given a temporary pipette while a new replacement was quickly provided. Hence, due to the massive labor saving, the reproducibility of the results, the great after care service and the ease of use, the instrument is 5 stars all round."
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ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: UW Milwaukee
So far we are loving this machine!
Application Area:qPCR plate set up
"The assist plus was easy to get set up and has been easy to use. The sales rep was very helpful and available for any questions we had."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: Mammoth Biosciences
Fast, user-friendly and reliable.
Application Area:Set up molecular biology assays.
"We've been using the Assist Plus for a couple of months to set up molecular biology assays. We've found it to be simple and reliable, doing an excellent job of completing that are just too complex or repetitive for manual setup but too variable or low volume to be worth deploying on a full-scale automation platform. The Assist Plus can be programmed either directly on the pipette to set up simple assays such as dispensing across a plate or reformatting a plate from 96 to 384 wells, or using the Vialab software for more complex experiments Vialab's strength is its simplicity and ability to help you visualize your experiment by showing the exact popping motions that a program will result in. It's lacking programming-style loops, but it's rare that we want to program such complex protocols. In general, it's possible to automate one-off tasks in a few minutes once you get to know the height offsets for your particular labware. Programs are sent to Integra's line of handheld pipettes, which are then attached to the robotic arm to carry out the experiment. The advantage of using handheld pipettors is that they can do double-duty for handheld plate setup when detached from the Assist if necessary. Tips are competitively priced with other high quality competitor tips. Overall, the Assist Plus has been an excellent addition to our lab, reducing error and variation considerably."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Institute
Excellent price for an easy to use entry-level robot.
Application Area:Immunology, scRNAseq library preparation
"We’ve owned our unit for about a week, but we believe that INTEGRA's Assist Plus device is aptly named. This machine serves to automate the repetitive pipetting that is often found in scientific protocols, thus reducing the time and effort needed to obtain experimental results. The Assist Plus is designed to be compatible with INTEGRA's Voyager and Viaflo pipettes; a pipette slots into the robotic arm and serves to direct the transfer of liquid between three positions in the machine’s base. The base unit is sturdy and well-made, and the moving arm also locks into position to facilitate movement and transport of the machine. Most of our utilization to date has been in programming the unit and assessing the reproducibility of those small programs. After a small amount of trouble shooting we found the included Vialab software to be very user friendly while still providing a good deal of flexibility and depth. Simple protocols such as a basic plate reformat or a wash step can quite literally be setup in minutes. However, if your protocol has very particular needs to buffer solution delivery volume or do a tip touch - or only enter the well/tube to a certain depth these are all available through simple menus. Output of these self-generated protocols has so far been very reproducible. Pipetting matches the quality of the Voyager or Via-Flow pipettes that are utilized by the instrument (which is to say they are among the best digital pipettes out there.) I will say that a bit of tech savvy is necessary to run the software and upload to your pipettes as well as in pairing Bluetooth functionality etc... (hence the 4 star under ease of use.) However, our rep was able to quickly train my group in all of this and as of yet we haven't run into any additional issues that the product care team weren't able to quickly resolve. One of the advantages this unit has over other much more expensive units is in its flexibility, through swapping out of different pipettes, receptacles, etc... you have substantial control over how things proceed. However, in contrast to these much larger units any reasonably complex protocol will require some level of human input to swap plates or tubes in and out as the only moving part is the pipette/arm. However, for the cost this is still quite unique and powerful. While we are thus far satisfied with our purchase of the Assist Plus, there are a few items worth noting that other users might want to consider. First, INTEGRA's pipette tips for the machine are currently offered only as individually-wrapped boxes, so the expansion of the catalog to include environmentally-friendly Eco-packs would enable customers to reduce the use of both resources and storage space. Second, Vialab is currently only compatible with Windows, so at the moment Mac only groups would need to consider this. All in all it's an excellent device and lives up to the quality that INTEGRA is generally associated with. We're looking forward to putting the instrument through more complicated hurdles as time goes on! Overall, we believe the Assist Plus will be a boon to our scientific endeavors, and anticipate an improvement in the accuracy and reproducibility of our results. We look forward to further use and evaluation as our unit, affectionately named Ally Kwat, assists us in our experiments."
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ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: University of Central Florida
Powerful, easy to use, flexible, affordable liquid handler
Application Area:Antimicrobial drug discovery
"1) Extremely flexible, affordable liquid handling solution for multiple applications. Few, if any competitors in this space at the same price point. 2) Intuitive user interface, easy to design custom programs, lots of "smart" features in programming; 3) Great for routine liquid dispensing, 96- to 384-well plate reformatting, serial dilutions, etc. 4) Small footprint , fits easily into standard biosafety cabinet. 5) Increases assay throughput and accuracy."
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ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: Synthetic Genomics
Great tool for routine liquid transfers!
Application Area:Automated filling of 96 and 384 well plates
"We have had the ASSIST PLUS up and running in our lab for a couple of months now, and it has been a great tool for performing routine liquid transfer steps from reagent reservoir to plate or from plate to plate. When coupling the instrument with the VOYAGER Adjustable Tip Spacing Pipette, liquid transfers between 96 and 384 well formats are possible. Overall, the ASSIST PLUS is a low cost entry level instrument, which has become a workhorse our lab, allowing for reliable transfers!"
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ReviewerMember since: 2013
Organization: Sorrento Therapeutics Inc
Very useful, great value for money.
Application Area:Cell seeding, dispensing solutions, collecting samples.
"PROS: Assist Plus has allowed us to improve assay variability (especially between users). Also a time saver, for instance to collect 5 uL samples from 96well- treatment plates and transfer them to 384 well plates for multiple cytokine measurements. I think this instrument has a lot of flexibility for the moderate price. I like the Simulation feature, very useful. A bit time consuming to set up the programs at the beginning, but worth it, as it is saving a lot of time eventually. CONS: The only negative I find: because we have both ASSIST and ASSIST PLUS, I wish it were easier to use a pipette on both instrument (without the need to re-pair it each time)."
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ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: Visiting Physicians Association Laboratory
Great product and a huge time saver!
Application Area:Mass pipetting of urine and oral fluid
"The Integra Assist Plus has improved our workflow significantly. It cuts down the time on manually pipetting our samples by an hour or more. The Assist Plus itself is very user friendly, as is the software that comes with it. We are able to design programs for any of our pipetting needs after just a few minutes of training. The customer service with this product has been great as well. Within a few weeks of our request, we received a custom rack to hold our test tubes and integrate into our programs. Overall a great product and a very customer friendly company."
Simply mount an INTEGRA VIAFLO or VOYAGER electronic pipette onto the ASSIST PLUS pipette holder, choose a pipetting protocol, put in your labware and tips and press the run button. ASSIST PLUS will then obtain the protocol via Bluetooth from the VIAFLO or VOYAGER electronic pipette and automatically execute the desired application.
ASSIST PLUS ensures:
These features eliminate human errors such as skipping rows or air aspiration and hence increase workflow consistency and improve pipetting results.