Pluto Automation: An Introduction to Centrifuge-Less Sample Prep

Automation shouldn’t take 12 months or cost $250k. Pluto reimagines what’s possible in the lab. This short overview introduces how Pluto delivers centrifuge-less cell washing and sample prep automation—making advanced automation accessible for every lab.

Why Centrifuge-Less Matters for Cell Washing

Traditional centrifuges can stress cells, slow down workflows, and introduce variability. Pluto replaces centrifuge steps with gentle, reproducible washes using only a protocol and a pipette—removing complexity without compromising results.

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Why Pluto Products?

Traditional automation demands months of setup and hundreds of thousands in investment. Pluto changes everything:

  • Fast Implementation: Go live in 4–6 weeks, not months or years.
  • Affordable Automation: Skip the $250k price tag. Pluto starts at $50k. 
  • Centrifuge-Less: Gentle, reproducible washes with just a protocol and pipette head.
  • Simple Integration:  User-friendly interfaces that fit seamlessly into existing workflows.
  • Broad Use: Designed for both novice labs and automation experts.

Expert Validation

“There are labs like ours that are not automation experts and we are happy to buy a complete system that can do the automation for us. But there are labs that have invested in their own automation already and I think for those labs being able to adopt these protocols in the automation that they already have is a huge plus and basically means that you can service the entire range of customers – those that are experienced in automation and those that are not.”

Holden Maecker, Stanford University

Real ROI. Real Results. Centrifuge-Less.

Pluto transforms sample preparation with automation that is faster, gentler, and more reliable than traditional methods. By removing the usual barriers, Pluto delivers real ROI—helping your lab move from manual workflows to scalable automation without the usual barriers.

Reduce variability, eliminate manual steps, and achieve consistent outcomes with Curiox’s C-FREE Pluto Products:

How Curiox Can Help

Pluto Workstation – Automate antibody cocktailing, cell washing, and staining all in one automation station

Pluto Code – Integrate centrifuge-less cell washing into your existing liquid handler

Pluto ALPHA – Automate cell washing in a compact, BSC-friendly system

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