The automated workflow aims to improve reproducibility and scalability
Laboratory equipment developer SPT Labtech has collaborated with biotechnology company Pacific Biosciences (PacBio) to automate PacBio’s Kinnex full-length RNA-seq library preparation on SPT’s firefly liquid handling platform.
“Long-read RNA sequencing provides the most complete view of the transcriptome, and more customers are looking to apply Kinnex on population-scale projects,” said PacBio VP of marketing David Miller.
“The firefly automation brings consistency to library processing, making it dramatically easier and more efficient for labs to adopt full-length RNA workflows, ultimately speeding up the pace of discovery.”
The automated workflow aims to improve reproducibility and scalability in large-scale transcriptomics studies by reducing manual steps in library preparation. Manual preparation of RNA-seq libraries can introduce variability risks. The automated workflow reduces hands-on time while improving consistency and scalability.
Researchers are already using the automated firefly-Kinnex workflow to support high-throughput isoform discovery at Seattle Children’s Genomics and Spatial Biology CoLab.
“Our collaboration with PacBio is all about empowering the researcher. The firefly platform is built for reliable, flexible automation,” said SPT Labtech CCO Morten Frost. “By integrating industry-leading chemistry, we are offering a validated solution that doesn’t just automate a step – it guarantees the quality and scalability required to push the boundaries of transcriptomic science.”
