PALA™ Automated Protein Liquid Array System

Automate protein microarray workflows with exceptional precision, reproducibility, and ease. Empower your discovery every step of the way with Bio-Techne & R&D Systems' advanced non-contact piezoelectric dispensing.

Next-Gen Microarray Automation

Precision Protein Array Printing & Dispensing

Modern research demands speed, efficiency, and microscale accuracy. The PALA™ Automated Protein Liquid Array System by R&D Systems (a Bio-Techne brand) is designed to streamline your laboratory workflows. By automating high-throughput protein microarray printing, the PALA™ system ensures absolute consistency across complex experiments.

Whether printing custom antigen arrays, performing intensive antibody screenings, or validating biomarker candidates, PALA™ offers a flexible, automated platform that minimizes sample waste and maximizes throughput. Its non-contact piezoelectric dispensing guarantees damage-free and precise deposition of proteins, antibodies, lysates, and other sensitive biological reagents.

PALA Automated Protein Liquid Array System
Key Benefits

Why Invest in the PALA™ System

Optimized features to accelerate high-throughput screening and microarray discovery.

High Precision

Robotic accuracy for consistent, reproducible results. Active dispensing precision achieves < 3% CV at 1 nL.

High Throughput

Process hundreds of samples in parallel, supporting up to 1536 samples simultaneously in custom array formats.

Flexible

Compatible with a wide range of arrays and assays, handling 96, 384, 1536, and customized plate formats.

Easy to Use

Intuitive PALA™ Control Software provides a user-friendly interface for seamless workflow management and deck controls.

Product Specifications

PALA™ Technical Specifications

Technology Non-contact piezoelectric dispensing
Array Format 96, 384, 1536 and custom formats
Dispensing Volume 100 pL – 10 nL per well
Dispensing Accuracy < 5% CV at 1 nL
Dispensing Precision < 3% CV at 1 nL
Throughput Up to 1536 samples in parallel
Sample Types Proteins, antibodies, lysates and other biological reagents
Deck Capacity Up to 12 microplates / labware
Incubation On-deck incubation with temperature control (4–45 °C)
Washing Integrated buffer wash station
Detection Compatibility Fluorescence, chemiluminescence, colorimetric and other modalities
Software PALA™ Control Software (Intuitive, user-friendly interface)
Dimensions (W x D x H) 88 x 67 x 70 cm (34.6 x 26.4 x 27.6 in.)
Weight ~85 kg (187 lbs)
Power Requirements 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 600 W
Environment 15–30 °C, 20–80% RH (non-condensing)

Key Application Areas

  • Antibody Screening & Profiling

    Evaluate binding specificity and cross-reactivity with high confidence.

  • Biomarker Discovery

    Identify and validate biomarker candidates with proteome-wide coverage.

  • Drug Discovery & Development

    Support target validation and mechanism of action studies.

  • Immunogenicity Assessment

    Analyze host immune responses to therapeutic proteins.

  • Reverse Phase Protein Arrays (RPPA)

    Quantify protein expression and modifications at scale.

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