The goal of this partnership is to jointly develop innovative solutions for automating Takara Bio's chemical processes on Eppendorf's epMotion® automation platforms.



"Integrating Takara Bio's innovative chemistry solutions with Eppendorf's state-of-the-art automation systems will significantly increase the efficiency and reliability of various laboratory processes, ultimately accelerating scientific discoveries and improving overall research results," said Yuiko Matsumoto, Product Manager at Takara Bio USA, Inc. Josef Lott.



Josef Lott, Product Manager at Eppendorf, added, "By automating Takara Bio's chemistry on Eppendorf platforms, researchers benefit from simplified workflows, reduced time and increased reproducibility, resulting in improved experimental accuracy and productivity."



As part of this collaboration, both companies are pleased to announce that an application note describing Takara Bio's In-Fusion® Snap Assembly cloning technology on the Eppendorf epMotion 5075 is now available on the Eppendorf and Takara Bio websites. Another protocol using Takara Bio's SMARTer® stranded total RNA-seq kit on the Eppendorf epMotion 5075 is already in development.



These protocols serve as a starting point for the implementation of automated workflows and enable scientists to leverage the combined expertise of Takara Bio and Eppendorf in their daily laboratory operations.



The partnership represents a commitment to driving innovation in life science research by providing comprehensive solutions that meet the evolving needs of researchers. By leveraging the unique strengths and technologies of both companies, this collaboration aims to provide scientists with advanced tools for a wide range of applications, including genomics, proteomics and cell biology.



Both Takara Bio and Eppendorf are excited about the potential of this collaboration to automate key applications in laboratories around the world. By combining their strengths, the two companies are well positioned to provide researchers with easy-to-implement solutions that will drive scientific progress and enable breakthrough discoveries.



About Takara Bio
Takara Bio is committed to preventing disease and improving the quality of life for all through the use of biotechnology.

Takara Bio Inc. is a global leader in biotechnology research and development, providing a wide range of life science research solutions, from GMP-grade enzymes and reagents to cell and gene therapy. Takara Bio Inc. is the developer of RetroNectin reagents, a global standard for gene therapy protocols.

Takara Bio USA, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Takara Bio Inc, which manufactures and distributes kits, reagents and instruments for the life sciences, including NGS, PCR, gene transfer, genome editing, stem cell research, nucleic acid and protein purification, and automated sample preparation.

Learn more at www.takarabio.com


About Eppendorf
Eppendorf is a leading life sciences company that develops and markets liquid handling, sample handling and cell handling equipment, consumables and services for use in laboratories worldwide. The product portfolio is divided into four core business areas: Liquid Handling, Consumables, Separation & Instrumentation and Bioprocess and Workflow Solutions. It includes pipettes, pipette tips, centrifuges, mixers and ultra-low temperature refrigerators. In addition, Eppendorf offers a wide range of high-quality consumables.

Eppendorf products are used in academic and industrial research laboratories, for example in companies in the pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical and food industries. They are also used in laboratories performing clinical or environmental analyses, in forensics, and in industrial laboratories where process analysis, production, and quality assurance are performed.

Eppendorf has been in existence since1945 , is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, and employs around 5,000 people worldwide. The company has subsidiaries in 33 countries and is represented by distributors on all continents and in all major markets.

Learn more at www.eppendorf.de