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GridION: Flexible benchtop DNA/RNA sequencing device

Written by Oxford Nanopore
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GridION is a self-contained, easily deployable benchtop device designed to run and analyse up to five independently addressable MinION or Flongle Flow Cells, providing flexibility and scalability. Using nanopore sequencing technology, it’s a workhorse that can respond to the needs of multiple users on demand across varied applications and in any lab environment, delivering up to 250 Gb* of data in real time. Invest with capital or consumable budget, with options to offer nanopore sequencing as a service.

Why GridION?

  • Integrated compute: robust, powerful onboard data processing and analysis
  • Compact: plug-and-play with a small footprint, suitable for any lab
  • No capital cost: pay just for consumables
  • High throughput: stream up to 250 Gb of data* in real time for immediate analysis
  • Flexible: run up to five Flongle or MinION Flow Cells

Why nanopore sequencing technology?

Oxford Nanopore devices sequence DNA/RNA directly, which means the data is rich and can be streamed in real-time, to provide rapid insights. It’s possible to sequence short to ultra-long fragments of DNA for a truly comprehensive picture. The technology is fully scalable — from pocket to population scale.

With this new generation of high-performance nanopore-based sensing technology, Oxford Nanopore aim to bring the widest benefits to society through enabling the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere.

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* Theoretical maximum output when system is run for 72 hours at 420 bases / second. Outputs may vary according to library type, run conditions, etc.

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