ExPERT STx®
The industry’s leading scalable electroporation technology for high-yield, transient expression of complex proteins, vaccines and biologics
Rapidly transfect up to 20 billion cells
Proprietary Flow Electroporation® technology
Closed, cGMP-compliant system, 21 CFR part 11 compliant, ISO-certified and CE-marked
Improved yields, at scale, can decrease development timelines and, paired with flexible media strategies, deliver significant cost savings
Faster production of stable clones
Ideal for large-scale cell therapy optimization, training, process development and feasibility studies from early product development to pre-IND validation studies
Product features
Integrated touch screen - Easily operate with just the touch of a finger.
Enhanced software user interface - Save time with updated software, providing additional functionality and intuitive use.
Reduced footprint - Bench-scale, modular equipment saves valuable lab space.
Network capable - Generate and save run reports automatically onto a shared local drive.
LED status indicators - Quickly visualize instrument and run status with six colorful and clearly defined status modes.
Retractable bag hooks - Utilize convenient hooks for large volume processing and then fold them away when you don’t need them.
Elegant design - Enjoy a modern, sleek appearance that fits seamlessly into any high-tech lab space.
| STx Instrument Dimensions | 8.7” (221mm) x 19.4” (493mm) x 17.6” (448mm) |
| STx Instrument Weight | 55 lbs (25 Kg) |
| STx Input Power | 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 3.5A |
| Fuse Requirements | 2X 4A Slow Blow, 250V, 5X20mm |
| Operating Humidity | 93% Maximum |
| Operating Temperature | 15°C - 25°C |
| Storage Temperature | 0°C - 45°C |
| Modes of Operation | Static and Flow |
| Process Volumes | 20 µL – 100 mL |
| Performance (Flow Mode) | 8 mL / minute |
| Ports Available | 1 USB / 1 Ethernet |
Standards to which conformity is declared
- EN61010-1:2010 -3rd Edition: Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use Part 1: General requirements
- EN61326-1:2013: Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use – EMC Requirements
- CRISPR 11:2009 +A1:2010: Limits and methods of measurement of electromagnetic disturbance characteristics of industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) radio-frequency equipment
- IMDF/CYBR WG/N 60: Principles and Practices for Medical Device Cybersecurity
CE marking application of council directive(s)
- 2004/108/EC
- 20014/35/EC
Choosing MaxCyte® gives you more than just an instrument — you get the best cell engineering platform and a partner with the knowledge to support you to reach your research and manufacturing goals
Supporting products
Compatible consumables & accessories
R-20K Flow Electroporation MaxCyte’s Flow Electroporation processing assemblies are designed for automated processing with optional adaptability to closed-process workflows.
Features:
- 5 mL to 20 mL working volume
- 200 million – 4 billion cell capability
- PVC bag and tubing
- Tapered bag design to allow maximum volume recovery
- 2 access luer locking syringe ports at both sample and collection bags
CL-2 RUO Transfect up to 20 billion cells in less than 30 minutes with this Flow Electroporation enabled processing assembly.
Features:
- Shake flask to bioreactor production scales
- Closed system and biowelding-compatible
- Flow Electroporation enables processing of up to 20 billion cells in 30 minutes
- Made of high grade and inert material to protect precious cells
Research applications
Learn how scientists are using the STx™
This content was adapted from Byrne et al. 2018 under the Creative Commons license Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) .
CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing for the creation of an MGAT1-deficient CHO cell line to control HIV-1 vaccine glycosylation
Gene editing of a suspension-adapted CHO cell line to enable production of suitably glycosylated HIV-1 proteins for vaccine development
FAQ
The STx enables efficient static and flow electroporation of virtually any cell. For small-scale applications, choose the ATx. When you need the benefit of an FDA Master File, choose the GTx.
The STx is the industry's leading scalable electroporation technology for high-yield transient expression of proteins, vaccines and other complex biologics.
The STx can rapidly transfect 75 thousand to 20 billion cells.
