INTEGRA Biosciences expands availability of MAGFLO NGS magnetic beads
INTEGRA Biosciences expands access to MAGFLO™ NGS magnetic beads for automated DNA and RNA purification workflows
6 Aug 2026
MAGFLO™ NGS magnetic beads for NGS size selection and PCR purification
INTEGRA Biosciences has expanded the availability of its MAGFLO™ NGS magnetic beads across Europe and North America, providing laboratories in Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States with a cost-effective solution for nucleic acid purification.
The MAGFLO NGS magnetic beads are designed for efficient DNA and RNA size selection and PCR clean-up in next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflows, helping researchers achieve consistent fragment sizes, streamline sample preparation and increase throughput.
High-performance magnetic beads for NGS size selection and PCR clean-up
MAGFLO NGS magnetic beads are QC verified for both single and double sided size selection, supporting reliable and reproducible DNA or RNA fragment sizing. The beads are stable at room temperature, RNase free and interchangeable with gold standard beads commonly used in size selection protocols, offering a cost-effective alternative for almost any molecular biology or genomics laboratory.
These magnetic beads enable controlled double-sided size selection across fragment ranges from 100-1000 bp and are also compatible with long DNA fragments and genomic DNA (gDNA) for long-read sequencing applications. MAGFLO NGS magnetic beads are suitable for fragmented DNA, RNA, cDNA and PCR products, making them a versatile choice for a wide range of NGS library preparation workflows.
Seamless integration with INTEGRA automation platforms
MAGFLO NGS magnetic beads integrate seamlessly with INTEGRA’s automated ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot, used in combination with MAG or HEATMAG modules, as well as VIAFLO 96 and VIAFLO 384 handheld electronic pipettes. This compatibility enables semi or fully automated DNA clean-up and size selection workflows, reducing manual handling, minimizing the risk of errors and increasing productivity in high-throughput NGS laboratories.
Validated performance in Illumina MiSeq amplicon sequencing workflows
In a performance validation, MAGFLO NGS magnetic beads demonstrated comparable sequencing metrics and no detectable bias in microbial diversity analysis when benchmarked against industry-standard beads for Illumina MiSeq amplicon sequencing workflows. This confirms that MAGFLO NGS magnetic beads can be used as a reliable alternative to established solutions in NGS library preparation without compromising data quality.
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Frequently asked questions
What are MAGFLO NGS magnetic beads and how do they support NGS size selection and PCR clean-up?
MAGFLO NGS magnetic beads from INTEGRA Biosciences are designed for DNA and RNA size selection and PCR clean-up in next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflows. They enable consistent fragment sizing, efficient nucleic acid purification, and streamlined sample preparation, helping increase throughput in molecular biology and genomics laboratories.
How do MAGFLO NGS magnetic beads integrate with INTEGRA automation platforms for high-throughput NGS workflows?
MAGFLO NGS magnetic beads integrate with INTEGRA’s ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot using MAG or HEATMAG modules, and with VIAFLO 96 and VIAFLO 384 handheld electronic pipettes. This compatibility enables semi or fully automated DNA clean-up and size selection, reducing manual handling, minimizing errors, and boosting productivity in high-throughput NGS laboratories.
In which countries are MAGFLO NGS magnetic beads available for NGS library preparation and PCR purification?
MAGFLO NGS magnetic beads are available across Europe and North America, including Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States. Laboratories in these regions can access a robust, interchangeable and cost-effective magnetic bead solution for NGS size selection and PCR clean-up.