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Automatic drop-wise sterile
addition and mixing system

The LI dropWise™ is a benchtop instrument for sterile,controlled rate addition of media to a sample.

starting at £2850 / €3340
dropWise Product

Reduce inconsistency

Osmotic shock varies wildly between staff and across sites.
Why leave it to chance?

Manual Process

Inconsistent results

dropWise™ Automated

Consistent, reproducible results every time

Osmolality Graph
Manual±25 mOsm/kg/s
dropWise™±6.6 mOsm/kg/s

73% more consistent

with dropWise™ automation

Osmolality data sample taken from internal trial, human vs dropWise™ performing 2.5mL water base + 2.5mL 50% NaCl solution, added drop-wise over 3 minutes. Additional data available on request.

Fits in your existing workflow!

dropWise™ was designed for the lab of today - Not a futuristic overhaul, just smart automation that fits your current workflow.

Existing technology delivering immediate ROI.

No workflow disruption
Quick setup and integration
Immediate productivity gains
dropWise integration in laboratory workflow
Compatible sterile consumables

Works with your existing sterile consumables

No need to change your current sterile consumables. dropWise™ works with standard laboratory equipment you already use.

Standard sterile syringes
Existing sample containers
Quick swap adaptors
Reconfigure in seconds

Maximise team productivity

Humans are bad at tedious, repetitive, time consuming tasks.

Free your expensive, highly skilled staff to focus on what matters.

ROI Calculator

Calculate your potential savings with dropWise™

4 min
4

Yearly Hours Saved

75

hours per year

Yearly Financial Saving

£3,360

per year

Calculation assumptions: Manual procedure time: 4 minutes, Automated procedure time: 30 seconds, Hourly rate: £45/hour, Working days per year: 320 days, Daily procedures: 4. Actual savings may vary based on specific laboratory conditions and procedures.

How does it work?

1

Prepare your syringe

Fill your sterile syringe with the media using standard laboratory techniques. The dropWise™ system works with standard syringes you already use.

Step 1: Prepare your syringe
2

Load your sample

Place your sample on the mixing base. The system accommodates various container sizes and types with quick-swap adaptors.

Step 2: Load your sample
3

Mount the syringe

Place the filled syringe onto the dropWise™ system.

Step 3: Mount the syringe
4

Start automated addition

Configure your dispense rate and let dropWise™ perform precise, controlled addition with real-time monitoring and mixing.

Step 4: Start automated addition
5

Done!

dropWise™ will run until the syringe is empty. Then you can simply remove the syringe and sample.

Step 5: Done!

Specifications

Technical details and certifications

Dispense rate:

0.5mL/min - 15mL/min

Syringe volume:

up to 6mL (as standard)

Mixing rate:

0 - 1500 RPM

Dimensions (as shown):

210mm (W) × 100mm (D) × 300mm (H)

Power:

24V, mains adaptor provided

Weight:

1.5kg

User interface:

OLED display with easy-clean buttons

Warranty:

12 months standard, extendable with yearly servicing

UKCA / CE:

EN ISO 61010-1:2010, EN ISO 61010-2-051:2015, EN IEC 61326-1:2021

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Made in the UK

Designed and manufactured in Lancaster

Commonly Asked Questions

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starting at £2850 / €3340
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Contact

01524 488 001
D10 Ashworth Way, Lune Business Park
Lancaster, LA1 5WN, United Kingdom

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