QPix® XE Compact Automated Colony Picker

The QPix® XE system is a compact, automated solution designed for efficient microbial colony picking, tailored specifically for laboratories with limited space or targeted application requirements. Engineered to replace highly subjective and error-prone manual picking workflows with precision automation, it serves as an ideal entry-level system within the QPix portfolio. The system delivers reliable screening and selection capabilities while maintaining a minimal laboratory benchtop presence.

Target Applications

• Standard Molecular Cloning & Plasmid Preparation: Replaces repetitive manual picking with consistent automation, minimizing human error and standardizing workflows for smaller research setups.

• Academic & Routine Microorganism Selection: Provides core automated colony recovery for academic labs and specialized research facilities looking to transition away from manual colony management.

• Targeted Library Management: Enables accurate selection and transfer of target clones from mixed cultures into standard destination formats for downstream evaluation.

Key Capabilities & System Advantages

• Space-Saving Benchtop Design: Features a minimal and highly compact physical footprint, making it perfectly suited for smaller laboratories or facilities where workspace optimization is critical.

• Accurate Colony Selection: Equipped with advanced imaging technology to ensure objective and precise picking, eliminating the human bias and variation associated with manual selection.

• User-Friendly Operation: Simplifies the entire automated colony picking process through an intuitive and easy-to-use software interface, facilitating fast setup and routine walkaway operation.