RapidStak™ Microplate Stacker and Polara RS Software

Pairing the RapidStak with the Thermo Scientific Alps 3000 creates the ultimate Seal & Stak solution - Learn more about this solution here.

Automate Two Instruments with Polara RS Software
Thermo Scientific Polara RS is the brand new scheduling software package that transforms any RapidStak microplate stacker into a complete, optimized benchtop assay solution.  With the new software, RapidStak can be programmed to perform almost any plate-loading application, from loading a liquid handler deck to automating an endless variety of two-instrument assays. 

Fast, High throughput
The RapidStak features a unique choreography and telescoping arm design that allows it to deliver plates to the instrument while performing the next stack/destack operation simultaneously.  This multi-tasking yields a load/unload time of less than six seconds.  Maximum throughput of the RapidStak, assuming a 7 second or less instrument operation, is 300 plates per hour.

Quick and Easy Set-up
The RapidStak is easy to unpack, set-up and configure.  There are no tools required for set-up and if you are automating a Thermo Scientific Multidrop, Wellwash AC or Thermo Scientific ABgene Sealer there is no PC required either.  Simply position the instrument relative to the RapidStak.  Set-up is so easy this can be done in the lab in minutes, even to existing instruments. No instrument modifications or additional options are required. 

The RapidStak does not infringe on the instruments stand-alone use either.  The instrument can still be used stand-alone as easily as before.

Flexibility
The RapidStak can grow as your needs grow.  The standard two Stak model can be upgraded to the RapidStak 2x, four Stak model, tripling your capacity and walk away time when you require.  This allows you to purchase the smaller model with full confidence knowing you can expand in the future. All RapidStak models can use both the 30 and 50 plate Staks.  These Staks are easily interchangeable.

Dependable
The RapidStak is designed and made to the same expectations as our large automated systems and industrial robots. 

The RapidStak is the next generation in Stacking technology.