Automate Any Lab Workflow | SciClops + SoftLinx | Hudson Lab Automation

Why Labs Choose SciClops

SciClops Keeps Your Workflow Moving. Continuously.

From hands-free loading of a single device to coordinated multi-instrument workcells supporting high-throughput processing.

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Any Instrument, Any Vendor

SoftLinx interfaces with 300+ microplate-compatible instruments - readers, washers, dispensers, incubators, flow cytometers, thermal cyclers, liquid handlers, and more.

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True Walkaway Operation

Continuous, hands-free plate transfers with precise, consistent timing that improves assay reproducibility. Fewer instrument idle periods. More experiments per day.

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Drag-and-Drop Scheduling

SoftLinx™ uses icon-based drag-and-drop method building with one-click execution. Support for complex parallel steps and advanced logic when required. Full run logging for 21 CFR Part 11 environments.

The Automation Engine

Powered by SoftLinx™

SoftLinx orchestrates your entire workflow - coordinating plate movements, instrument commands, timing, incubations, and conditional logic. It connects SciClops to hundreds of instruments from every major manufacturer.

Drag-and-Drop Method Editor

Build protocols visually. One-click execution for simple workflows. Advanced logic when you need it.

Dynamic Scheduling

Run multiple methods simultaneously. SoftLinx adapts in real-time, routing plates to the next available instrument.

300+ Instrument Plug-Ins

Pre-tested interfaces for instruments from BD, Bio-Rad, Sartorius, Thermo, Roche, Hamilton, Beckman, Agilent, and many more.

21 CFR Part 11 Ready

Full run logging, audit trail, encrypted passwords, multi-level access. Automated error handling for reliable walkaway operation.

See all 300+ compatible instruments →

Built for Any Microplate Workflow

One Arm. Every Application.

SciClops automates microplate movement across an extensive range of life science applications. Explore resources for your workflow.

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Flow Cytometry

Continuous plate loading for BD, Bio-Rad, Beckman, Sartorius iQUE, Sony ID7000, and Agilent NovoCyte cytometers.

Explore FC Automation → Download Sartorius Brochure

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PCR / qPCR

Automated plate transfers for Bio-Rad Tempo & Opus, Roche LightCycler, Inheco, and Thermo thermocyclers.

Explore PCR Automation → Watch Bio-Rad Webinar

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ELISA & Label-Free Assays

Unattended plate handling for washers, readers, and kinetics platforms - Sartorius Octet, Gator Bio, MesoScale Discovery.

Explore BLI Automation → Gator Bio Brochure

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Synthetic Biology & Microbiology

DNA purification, extractions, transformations, and colony picking - integrating with RapidPick and downstream instruments.

Explore Colony Picking → Columbia Case Study

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High-Throughput Screening

Complex multi-instrument workcells for drug discovery - FLIPR, Reporter, ELISA, and FRET assays with coordinated scheduling.

Explore HTS →

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Cellular & Imaging Assays

Precise, repeatable plate loading for high-content screening, microscopy platforms, and imaging cytometers.

Discuss Your Workflow →

Doing something different?

SciClops automates any microplate-based workflow. Contact us to tailor a configuration for your setup →

Product Details

Flexible Layouts. Modular Capacity. Your Workflow.

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Compact Footprint

Fits standard benchtops, biosafety cabinets, and many laboratory hoods. ~45 lbs. No lab redesign needed.

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Extended Reach & Precision

Significantly larger work envelope than PlateCrane EX. 360°+ unlimited rotation. Smooth motion for reliable access into deep instrument nests.

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Scalable Configuration

Top-down stacks for sequential workflows. Random-access shelves for kinetic assays and cherry-picking. Multi-stack arrays and carousels for high-throughput.

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RS-232 & TCP/IP Connectivity

Connect via USB, RS-232, or Ethernet. SoftLinx-controlled or integrate with other scheduling systems for full flexibility.