IRVINE, Calif., June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Zymo Research stole the spotlight at the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Microbe 2025 conference with the official debut of the MultiOmiX Workstation, a next-generation platform delivering fully automated, high-throughput microbiome workflows – from sample through NGS-ready libraries.
A Dramatic Entrance Draws a Crowd
A remote-controlled MultiOmiX Workstation rolls into the Zymo Research booth at ASM 2025, drawing curious crowds with its rover-like entrance.
In a bold PR stunt, a tracked remote-controlled model of the MultiOmiX Workstation made a dramatic entrance to the Zymo Research booth, gliding in like an autonomous rover. The reveal drew large crowds, generating buzz around Zymo Research’s latest innovation.
Attendees were treated to live presentations and technical demos, showcasing the platform’s ability to streamline long-standing bottlenecks in sample processing. Demonstrations highlighted the platform’s ability to eliminate bottlenecks by enabling simultaneous DNA and RNA purification and automating NGS library preparation for both metagenomic and metatranscriptomic analysis.
A Game-Changer for Microbiome Research
The MultiOmiX Workstation is a turnkey automated platform built to streamline microbiome workflows, reduce hands-on time, and enhance reproducibility at scale. Designed in collaboration with the Opentrons Labworks FLEX instrument, the workstation combines sample handling, nucleic acid purification, and library preparation into a cohesive turnkey workflow.
- Simultaneous DNA and RNA purification from the same sample
- Automated purification and library preparation
- Processing of up to 96 samples per run
- Pre-scripted workflows – no coding required
- Support for both DNA-Seq and RNA-Seq for metagenomic and metatranscriptomic analysis
Expert Commentary from Zymo Research & Opentrons
“MultiOmiX is the first fully automated, turnkey system for simultaneous DNA and RNA purification from a single sample—combined with dual library prep for 16S and total RNA sequencing. Powered by Zymo’s proven chemistries and Opentrons’ automation, it’s a truly complete multiomic solution for high-throughput microbiome genetic and transcriptomic analysis, maximizing efficiency, reproducibility, and data quality.”
— Gregory Lee, Director of Automation, Zymo Research
“Our collaboration with Zymo Research highlights how open automation can accelerate microbiome research. By integrating Zymo’s validated reagents and standardized workflows with Opentrons’ flexible automation platforms, we’re helping labs streamline complex protocols, improve reproducibility, and scale their studies with confidence. This partnership is about expanding access to high-quality, automated science across the research community.”
— James Atwood, PhD, Chief Operating Officer, Opentrons Labworks
MultiOmiX: Extending Zymo Research’s Multiomics Capabilities
The MultiOmiX platform embodies Zymo Research’s commitment to simplifying the pursuit of scientific discovery by delivering a truly seamless, automated solution for microbiome sample processing—from raw input to NGS-ready output. Incorporating Zymo Research’s validated ZymoBIOMICS® reagents and unbiased lysis technology with precision automation, this integration accelerates time-to-result and empowers researchers across clinical, industrial, and academic settings to scale their microbiome and multiomic studies with confidence. By translating decades of microbiome expertise into a turnkey automation platform, Zymo Research is redefining what’s possible for labs striving for efficiency, quality, and scientific impact.
With the launch of the MultiOmiX Workstation, Zymo Research reaffirms its belief that the beauty of science lies in simplicity and empowering labs of all sizes to accelerate microbiome research with confidence and precision.
Learn more about the first turnkey, multiomic, automated solution for microbiome research: Here
About Zymo Research Corp.
Zymo Research, a privately owned biotech company founded in 1994, is a global leader in molecular tools for life sciences. Driven by the principle “The Beauty of Science is to Make Things Simple,” Zymo Research is dedicated to developing innovative solutions that address complex scientific challenges.
Known also as The Epigenetics Company, Zymo Research offers a comprehensive range of technologies, including solutions for sample collection, DNA/RNA purification, library preparation, microbiomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, genomics, and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) services.
In addition to its cutting-edge technologies, Zymo Research is committed to sustainability. By engineering environmentally friendly solutions, the company strives to reduce waste and contribute to a more sustainable future through scientific innovation.
For more information, please visit www.zymoresearch.com and follow on Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.
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