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Bento Lab Pro
Your Portable DNA Laboratory
A mobile genomics setup, Bento Lab combines a portable PCR machine, a microcentrifuge, gel electrophoresis and a transilluminator. And it fits into any laptop bag, so Bento Lab can travel wherever your science goes.
What is the Bento Lab?
The Bento Lab is a mobile genomics setup combining all the essential tools for molecular biology.
The portable DNA laboratory is equipped with a thermal cycler, a microcentrifuge, a blue LED transilluminator, and a gel electrophoresis power supply used with an external gel electrophoresis container.
The system is operated using an intuitive graphical interface and is supplied with a convenient tube rack.
Use the Bento Lab to verify your samples in the field or inspire your students with direct biotechnology in the classroom.
Explore the key features of Bento Lab
Quick Spins to 13.5k RPM
Intuitive PCR setup
Visualise results rapidly
What’s inside?
Explore detailed technical specifications for Bento Lab
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PCR Thermocycler |
Temperature Range: 12 °C to 105 °C, supports touchdown Block size: 32 wells, 0.2 mL tubes Ramp rate: up to 2.5 °C/s Temperature accuracy: ± 0.2 °C of programmed target Temperature uniformity: ± 0.5 °C well-to-well Lid temperature range: Ambient to 120 °C Memory: Store up to 100 PCR programs |
Centrifuge |
Variable Speed: 3,000 – 13,500 rpm Variable RCF: 500 – 8,000 g Modes: Quick spin or timed spin Capacity: 6 x 2 mL tubes |
Gel Electrophoresis |
Variable Voltage: 30V – 120V Gel tray dimensions: 91 mm x 78 mm Gel volume: 25 mL gel, 30 mL buffer Wells: 9 and 12 well combs Inclusions: Gel Box and Imaging Hood |
Transilluminator |
Surface Dimensions: 105 mm x 85 mm Electronics Design: Blue LED array LED wavelength: 468 nm Material: Scratch-resistant acrylic plastic |
System |
Dimensions: 330mm * 214mm * 81mm (13in * 8.4in * 3.1in) Weight: 3.5 kg / 123 oz Universal Power: 110 – 240 V, 47 – 63 Hz Memory LCD Display, Click-Dial Interface WiFi for software updates and connectivity |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Bento Lab compare to traditional thermocyclers?
Bento Lab is designed to match or exceed the performance of traditional thermocyclers.
Temperature is controlled using industry-standard peltier modules, for high accuracy and speed. The Bento Lab peltier modules are specifically designed for robustness in thermo-cycling applications. For accurate temperature measurements, Bento Lab uses platinum resistance thermometers, the gold standard in temperature accuracy and reliability.
From the start, Bento Lab has been rigorously tested by our team of molecular biologists, research partners and independent testing houses. Bento Lab’s performance has been independently verified by scientists at world-leading research universities, institutes and commercial labs internationally on a broad variety of applications.
Which DNA stains are compatible with Bento Lab?
Avoid UV damage, and visualise DNA safely with Bento Lab, using green fluorescent nucleic acid dyes designed for blue-light excitation.
Bento Lab is compatible with a wide range of dyes, including GelGreen®, GreenView, SYBR Green, and SYBR Safe. Our recommended stain for beginners is GelGreen® from Biotium because of its improved safety profile.
Can I use standard consumables with Bento Lab?
Yes, Bento Lab works with standard reagents and consumables, from 0.2mL PCR tubes to 1.5mL microcentrifuge tubes. With 32 wells, Bento Lab can accommodate four 8-tube strips for sequencing prep.
Do I need the Biotechnology Starter Kit?
The Biotechnology Starter Kit is our educational genetics kit. If you have a background in molecular biology, then get started with just Bento Lab.
For first-timers looking for an introduction to genetics, you can add a Biotechnology Starter Kit to your Bento Lab, which provides everything you need to learn about molecular biology and genetics hands-on.