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Unchained Labs Launches Lil' Tuna: Revolutionizing Buffer Exchange

In a significant development for life sciences, Unchained Labs has unveiled Lil' Tuna, the first fully automated, plate-based, benchtop buffer exchange system. With a strong focus on serving biologics and gene therapy researchers, this innovative tool is set to enhance laboratory efficiency and precision.

The Evolution of Buffer Exchange Technology

Researchers often face time-consuming, resource-intensive processes in buffer exchange and sample concentration, which can hinder the pace of scientific discovery. Traditional methods, such as dialysis, centrifugation, or cartridge-based filtration, demand constant oversight and are challenging to automate, particularly in screening environments. Consequently, teams often find themselves bogged down in manual tasks, diverting their focus from critical research endeavors.

Lil' Tuna aims to eliminate these bottlenecks by integrating the automation capabilities of previous Unchained products, Big Tuna and Unagi, into a compact and user-friendly platform. This system can handle both 96- and 24-well plates, maximizing throughput while also accommodating individual samples seamlessly. With recovery rates exceeding 96%, Lil' Tuna ensures researchers can rely on high-quality results.

Designed for Automation and Efficiency

Transitioning towards advanced automation, Lil' Tuna perfectly aligns with laboratories keen on innovating their workflows. Its design includes features such as API software integration, template imports, and a sample stage engineered for easy robotic access. This system effortlessly interfaces with Stuntman, Unchained’s AI-driven automation platform, facilitating smooth transitions into subsequent processes like formulation screening and stability characterization.

Krystin Schmidt, VP of Marketing at Unchained Labs, emphasized the system’s transformative potential: “Buffer exchange has always been one of those steps that kills a scientist's momentum. Lil' Tuna fully automates the whole thing so researchers can finally stop babysitting their buffer exchange. Its compact footprint and automation-ready design make it a perfect fit for the next generation of AI-enabled labs.”

Unchained Labs: A Commitment to Innovation

Unchained Labs is dedicated to developing cutting-edge solutions that empower life sciences researchers. The introduction of Lil' Tuna reflects the company’s mission to free scientists from inefficient tools and processes that impede their work. By providing innovative, AI-driven automation, Unchained Labs is reshaping how research is conducted in the fields of biologics and gene therapy.

Headquartered in Pleasanton, California, Unchained Labs is at the forefront of developing solutions that make a tangible difference in daily scientific research. Their innovative products and commitment to customer success position them as a leading force in life sciences technology.

For more information about Lil' Tuna and their other products, visit www.unchainedlabs.com. Organizations interested in streamlining their lab operations will find Lil' Tuna to be an indispensable asset in overcoming the hurdles of manual buffer exchange processes.