The Fluidigm Access Array System is an automated sample preparation system for next-generation sequencing that provides parallel amplification of 48 unique samples, in effect preparing 48 sequencing libraries, in just a few hours.
Every reaction combines both an amplicon tagging and a barcoding (identification) step that enables all 48 amplicons to be multiplexed in a sequencing run.
The Access Array technology simplifies the labor-intensive up-front preparation, minimizes preparation error, and allows for the maximum utility of next generation sequencers.
Fluidigm develops, manufactures and markets microfluidic systems for growth markets in the life science and agricultural biotechnology, or Ag-Bio, industries.