Short Description: Onyx is an advanced microfluidic system designed for automated generation, manipulation, and analysis of water-in-oil droplets and semi-permeable capsules. Developed for biotechnology and life science research, it provides high throughput and precise liquid handling for single-cell, single-molecule and multi-omic applications.

Produser: Atrandi Biosciences

Equipment Information: 

The Onyx microfluidic system operates by precisely controlling fluid flows within microchannels, where droplets or semi-permeable capsules are formed and manipulated using syringe pumps and electric fields. The system enables real-time creation, merging, and modification of droplets or capsules, monitored through an integrated high-speed camera. Onyx supports both droplet microfluidics and semi-permeable capsule technologies, making it suitable for a variety of biological and biochemical experiments. It is applied in single-cell analysis, microbial genome studies, enzyme evolution assays, protein screening, and multi-omic research. Due to its compact size, Onyx can be operated within laminar flow hoods, anaerobic chambers, or temperature-controlled environments.

Technical Specification: Onyx Specification Sheet

Software: Device control software integrated into the on-board computer

VU ID: 8151216
Location: BVI 226
Core Facility: Eukaryotic Cell Engineering

Equipment is operated by Personnel only: No
It is allowed to work with the equipment independently after familiarization with the work process on site: Yes 
Only those with the appropriate certificate/certificate are allowed to work with the equipment: No
There is an opportunity to participate in equipment usage training: No

Contact Scientist (Leading Scientist):
Indrė Dalgėdienė