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BioDot Rainmaker

Jul 23, 2019

Irvine, California-based BioDot has launched its Rainmaker picoliter volume printing platform. According to the liquid handling company, Rainmaker allows researchers to use up to 24 independent tips to dispense volumes ranging from 20 pL to several nLs at high speed. BioDot said the tool's programmable drop size and precision controls allow users to shrink assays to improve performance and reduce costs, while optimizing for rheology or surface characteristics. 

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