The system is optimized for use with Thermo Fisher's Applied Biosystems PrepFiler Automated Forensic DNA Extraction kit. A maximum of 96 samples can be processed simultaneously in deep-well plate format for use in sensitive downstream analyses, such as DNA quantification and short-tandem repeat analyses.

The ID NIMBUS Presto assay ready workstation uses magnetic particle-based technology to facilitate rapid, high-quality nucleic acid purification, reducing the risks of manual variability and errors, according to the companies.

Its integrated barcode scanning system creates a chain of custody report to verify each sample and correlate it with the case file and assigned analyst. Hamilton's compressed o-ring expansion tips and air displacement pipetting technology provides greater accuracy and precision and cuts down on the risk of contamination, according to the companies.