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Replace Centrifugation with Pipette-Based Automation

Many cell workflows still rely on repeated spin–decant–resuspend steps. C-FREE™ Pluto Code introduces an alternative: pipette-based automation that enables wash-and-mix sequences, without relying on centrifugation.

Install the Pluto Code script library into your existing liquid handler for full walkaway workflows, no hardware upgrades required.

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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

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