GridION
Ultimate flexibility
1 - 5 flow cells
Multi-user and multi-project sequencing
Integrated compute
Onboard, real-time analysis
Targeted applications
Ideal for microbial sequencing and targeted sequencing of large/human genomes
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Why GridION?
Flexible
Run up to five independent MinION Flow Cells.
Real-time data
Immediate data for rapid, actionable insights.
Integrated compute
Powerful onboard compute for real-time analysis without complex IT infrastructure
Compact
Small footprint, suitable for any lab.
Unrestricted read length
Sequence any read length fragment from short to ultra-long.
How to buy
Our product specialists are available to understand your requirements and create a quote for your order. Read more GridION device documentation.
Specifications
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Read length
Nanopores read the length of DNA or RNA presented to them — from short to ultra-long (longest >4 Mb)
Dimensions
Compact benchtop device with integrated compute suitable for any lab
- Size: W 370 mm, H 220 mm, D 365 mm
- Weight: 11 kg
Suitable applications
- Bacterial metagenomics
- Bacterial isolate
- Bacterial whole genome
- Viral amplicon
- Full-length 16s rRNA
- Whole exome
- Whole transcriptome (cDNA)
- Smaller transcriptomes (direct RNA)
On demand
Sequence what you need, when you need it
- Run flow cells individually or together — no more sample batching
- Continuously load flow cells as demand changes
- Run multiple DNA or RNA experiments at once
- Barcode for even more samples
Accessible
- Cost effective device
- Simple plug and play operation
- Integrated compute — minimal IT infrastructure required
Powerful, integrated compute
- Sequencing and analysis in one powerful device
- Compute supports analysis of linked P2 Solo
- Latest generation CPU / GV100 GPU accelerator
- 64 GB RAM / 7 TB SSD storage
- Ethernet connectivity
- Instrument control and data analysis software
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Publications featuring GridION
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Rapid, accurate characterisation of foodborne Salmonella isolates
Find out how nanopore sequencing can be used to provide rapid, near-finished bacterial assemblies for food safety testing and surveillance.
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Rapid, automated characterization of population epigenomics in plants
Discover how low cost nanopore sequencing can be used to increase accessibility of high-resolution epigenetic profiling of plant populations in plant breeding and biotechnology research laboratories.
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Rapid characterisation of microbial pathogens in healthcare
Find out how nanopore sequencing can be used to rapidly and accurately characterise microbial pathogens, and antimicrobial resistance.
Product documentation
GridION Mk1 Quick Start Guide
Everything you need to install your GridION Mk1 and to check the system is ready for use.
GridION Mk1 IT requirements
This checklist represents the minimal requirements for installing the GridION.
GridION Mk1 device specs
GridION Mk1 Technical Specification
Safety and regulatory information
