NGS Library Preparation System
Walkaway library prep, QC, and pooling for 24 to 96 samples per run.
An NGS library preparation system automates the steps that turn DNA or RNA into sequencer-ready libraries, including fragmentation, ligation, bead cleanup, amplification, and pooling. Sequencing cores and genomics labs use these workstations in place of hours of manual pipetting. Every model in this range includes an onboard thermal cycler, magnetic module, and built-in fluorometer. Libraries come off the deck quantified, normalized, and pooled.
The three systems scale with sample volume. All of them work with most commercial library prep kits, so labs keep their preferred chemistry. HEPA filtration, UV sterilization, and sealed PCR steps limit cross-contamination between runs. Drag-and-drop software and on-screen loading prompts help new operators run protocols with little training.
Why Choose Torontech for Your NGS Library Preparation System
Torontech supplies testing and measurement equipment to laboratories and manufacturers across North America and worldwide, backed by responsive technical support and calibration service. The NGS library preparation system range is built for reliable, standards-driven results, so you can standardize on one supplier as your testing needs grow. Our team helps you match the right configuration to your samples, applicable standards, and throughput, then supports you through installation and beyond.
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Tell us your library types, kits, and weekly sample count, and we will recommend the right NGS library preparation system. Contact the Torontech team for pricing, protocol support, and lead times.
Applications
Automated library preparation supports any short-read sequencing workflow that needs consistent libraries at scale. These systems serve both research and clinical genomics settings.
- Whole Genome Sequencing: enzymatic fragmentation, end repair, adapter ligation, and amplification for DNA libraries
- RNA Sequencing: automated library construction for transcriptome and gene expression studies
- Targeted and Amplicon Sequencing: multiplex PCR workflows for pathogen panels, tNGS, and gene panels
- Hybrid Capture Target Enrichment: probe hybridization and bead capture for exome and gene panel sequencing
- Oncology and Inherited Disease Research: reproducible libraries for tumor profiling and germline variant studies
- Microbial and Pathogen Genomics: library prep for bacterial, viral, and metagenomic sequencing
- Core Facilities and CROs: standardized library output across many projects and operators
NGS Library Preparation System Range
The three models share one workflow and differ mainly in throughput, pipetting head, and deck capacity.
- ToronNGS™ 24 (Standard): an 8-channel workstation for up to 24 DNA or 16 RNA libraries per run, with an 8-well fluorometer on a 12-position deck. It suits small and mid-size labs that run basic library prep, normalization, and pooling.
- ToronNGS™ 48 (Compact): a 24-channel workstation with an integrated gripper, heating shaker, and 24-well fluorometer for up to 48 DNA libraries. It adds hybrid capture for 16 samples and single-cell prep for 24, all on an 18-position bench footprint.
- ToronNGS™ 96 (High-Throughput): a 24-channel workstation with a mechanical gripper, 3000 rpm heating shaker, and adjustable plate stacking across 27 positions. It processes up to 96 DNA libraries per run for large cores and population-scale projects.
How to Choose the Right NGS Library Preparation System
- For up to 24 samples and standard library prep: choose the ToronNGS™ 24 for a lower entry point and simple walkaway runs.
- For 48 samples or hybrid capture on a tight bench: choose the ToronNGS™ 48 for 24-channel speed and target enrichment in a compact frame.
- For full 96-sample plates: choose the ToronNGS™ 96 for maximum throughput and longer unattended runs with plate stacking.
- For single-cell or capture workflows: choose the ToronNGS™ 48 or 96, since the 24-sample model does not include a heating shaker or gripper.
- For limited bench space: compare footprints, which run about 800 mm, 980 mm, and 1420 mm wide for the 24, 48, and 96 models.
