The Ion Chef System is the next generation of workflow simplification products for the Ion S5, Ion Proton, and Ion PGM systems. The Ion Chef System provides automated library preparation, template preparation, and chip loading for users at any experience level. In less than 15 minutes of up-front hands-on time and with the use of pre-packaged library preparation reagent kits, the Ion Chef System provides a convenient walk-away workflow resulting in equalized, pooled libraries ready for templating. The automated workflow supports Ion AmpliSeq one- and two-pool designs.
The Ion Chef System:
• Simplifies the workflow
• Minimizes sources of user-introduced variability
• Helps to save time and labor
• Supports sequencing preparation for the Ion S5, Ion PGM, Ion Proton systems
The Ion Chef System features:
• Automated Ion Ampliseq library preparation, template preparation, and chip loading
• Cartridge-based reagent system
• Sample and reagent-tracking capability
• Intuitive user interface
• On-board diagnostics
