Benchtop Automated DNA/RNA Extraction From Any Sample
Obtain high quality nucleic acids with little hands-on effort using Maxwell® instruments and magnetic bead-based purification kits.
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Automate Nucleic Acid Extraction with Maxwell® Benchtop Instruments
Consistently extract high-quality DNA/RNA from any sample type with Maxwell® instruments:
- Obtain purified nucleic acids ready for NGS and qPCR workflows.
- Save at least 40 minutes hands-on time per run with load-and-go methods.
- Process 1–16 or 1–48 samples at once.
- Minimize user error with cartridge-based purification kits and intuitive software.
What we liked about Maxwell was its simplicity.
Laboratory Manager at University of Oxford
Consistently Extract Ultrapure Nucleic Acids
Spend less effort troubleshooting unsuccessful extractions.
Maxwell® instruments use cartridge-based Paramagnetic Particle Moving Technology to simplify DNA/RNA extraction, prevent sample cross-contamination and improve sample-to-sample consistency.
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Find the Maxwell® Kit for Your Sample Type
Explore our top recommended Maxwell® kits for automating your nucleic acid extraction workflows.
CE-marked IVD (EU IVDR compliant) nucleic acid extraction kits to meet your Clinical Diagnostic & Research needs.
Biofluids
Whole Blood
Buffy Coat & Bone Marrow
Serum or Plasma
Buccal Swabs
Stabilized Saliva
Cell/Tissue
Microbes & Viruses
Multiple Human Sample Types
*CE-marked IVD (EU IVDR compliant). Intended for In-Vitro Diagnostic Use. Currently available only in certain countries.
Nucleic acid extraction kits for every sample type to meet your research needs.
Biofluids
Whole Blood
Buffy Coat & Bone Marrow
Serum or Plasma
Stabilized Saliva
Cell/Tissue
Cells
Tissue
Plant Tissue
Environmental
Microbes & Viruses
Multiple Human Sample Types
Find the Maxwell® Kit for Your Sample Type
Biofluids
Whole Blood
Buffy Coat & Bone Marrow
Serum or Plasma
Stabilized Saliva
Cell/Tissue
Cells
Tissue
Plant Tissue
Environmental
Microbes & Viruses
Multiple Human Sample Types
Explore Application Notes
Over 130 application notes provide protocol details and purification data from numerous sample types.
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Compare Maxwell® Instrument Features
All Maxwell® Instruments include UV-light decontamination and tablet PC.
Maxwell® RSC |
Maxwell® RSC 48 |
Maxwell® CSC |
Maxwell® CSC 48 |
Maxwell® FSC |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | Research Use Only | Research Use Only |
IVD and Research Use Software Modes CE-marked IVD (EU-IVDR compliant) |
IVD and Research Use Software Modes CE-marked IVD (EU-IVDR compliant) |
Forensic Use Only |
| Catalog Number | AS4500 | AS8500 | AS6000 | AS8000 | AS4600 |
| Throughput | Up to 16 Samples | Up to 48 Samples | Up to 16 Samples | Up to 48 Samples | Up to 16 Samples |
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Quantus™ Fluorometer* (for quantification) |
Included | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Optional |
| Bar Code Reader | Optional | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| UV-Light (for decontamination) | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Vision System** | Not Available | Included | Not Available | Included | Not Available |
| Compatible with Maxprep™ Liquid Handler | Yes | Yes | Yes (Research Use Mode) | Yes (Research Use Mode) | Yes |
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*For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
**The Vision System is an integrated feature that reduces the possibility of user errors when setting up an extraction run. This includes checking for cartridge positions, removal of cartridge foil seals, presence of plungers and elution tubes, etc.
Compare Maxwell® Instrument Features
All Maxwell® Instruments include UV-light decontamination and tablet PC.
Maxwell® RSC |
Maxwell® RSC 48 |
Maxwell® FSC |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | Research Use Only | Research Use Only |
Forensic Use Only |
| Catalog Number | AS4500 | AS8500 | AS4600 |
| Throughput | Up to 16 Samples | Up to 48 Samples | Up to 16 Samples |
|
Quantus™ Fluorometer* (for quantification) |
Included | Optional | Optional |
| Bar Code Reader | Optional | Included | Included |
| UV-Light (for decontamination) | Included | Included | Included |
| Vision System** | Not Available | Included | Not Available |
| Compatible with Maxprep® Liquid Handler | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Please Enquire View Product Details |
Please Enquire View Product Details |
Please Enquire View Product Details |
*For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
**The Vision System is an integrated feature that reduces the possibility of user errors when setting up an extraction run. This includes checking for cartridge positions, removal of cartridge foil seals, presence of plungers and elution tubes, etc.
What Maxwell® Users Are Saying
The automated purification process consistently delivers quality nucleic acid, freeing scientists’ time for other important work.
It saves me in total about 40 minutes per [16] samples, and I do 4 runs per day, so that is almost half a day.
Yan Tsou
Laboratory Research Scientist
Francis Crick Institute
It really is the workhorse of our lab in terms of DNA extraction… allowing us to process multiple samples at once with minimal hands-on time.
Thomas Turner
Senior Post Doctoral Research Scientist
Anthony Nolan Research Institute
Service and Support
One Call Supports It All
Promega supplies both the reagents and the instrument, so one call to Promega answers any questions you may have about assay chemistries and instrument performance.
Ensure Minimal Instrument Downtime
- Field Support and Loaner Programs
- Service Packages
- IQ and OQ Packages
Warranty and Service Agreements
- Backed by a one-year warranty
- Additional warranty and service agreements are available.
- For more information, contact Promega Technical Services
See How A Maxwell® Instrument Works For You
We offer live virtual demos and options for onsite evaluation for any Maxwell® instrument, including time to ask all your questions, totally free.
Contact us to discuss your needs and get your questions answered.
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