ÄKTA start is an easy-to-use chromatography system that automates manual purification procedures using for example HiTrap columns. It offers an entry level chromatography solution for the preparative purification of proteins in lab scale.

• Intuitive touchscreen display and real time monitoring Compact solution for quick and reliable one-step protein purification Quick start methods and templates for common purification techniques Sample injection and fraction collection options

The system is easy to use and has an intuitive design, front-facing work area, visible flow path, and a user friendly interface. ÄKTA™ start makes it easy to purify proteins with predefined quick start and editable method templates, real-time run control and visualisation, and single-click operations, together with a compact and portable size suitable for cold-room operations. The instrument can be controlled either in standalone mode using the instrument touch screen display or using UNICORN™ start control software on a computer.

ÄKTA™ start supports commonly used chromatography techniques like desalting/buffer exchange, affinity, gel filtration, and ion exchange. Using ÄKTA™ start you can perform typical applications such as purification of affinity tagged proteins, antibodies, untagged or native proteins, and sample clean-up.

Frac30, a round fraction collector, is controlled via the ÄKTA™ start touch screen instrument display or using UNICORN™ start software on a computer. Frac30 allows you to collect up to 30 fractions and supports four tube sizes, ranging from 1,5 ml to 15 ml. Fractions can be collected in volumes ranging from 0,5 ml to 15 ml. The entire fraction collector rack can be transferred as required.

UNICORN™ system control software, especially designed for ÄKTA™ start, includes a process picture map for real-time monitoring and the intuitive method editor and evaluation modules.