Ginkgo Bioworks integrates Callisto for difficult-to-automate NGS processes in their high-throughput lab

Core Insights - Volta Labs and Ginkgo Bioworks have announced the integration of the Callisto™ Sample Prep System into Ginkgo's routine Illumina sequencing workflow, enhancing operational efficiency in genomics applications [1][3]. Company Overview - Volta Labs specializes in genomics applications and has developed a digital fluidics platform aimed at maximizing performance and scalability in sample preparation, providing high consistency in biological research [4]. - Ginkgo Bioworks operates as a leading platform for cell programming, offering end-to-end services across various markets, including food, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and biosecurity [5]. Technological Advancements - The Callisto system is designed to automate complex processes such as PacBio library preparation and double-sided size selection for Illumina sequencing, addressing challenges in traditional liquid handling technologies [2][3]. - The newly released Double-Sided Size Selection app allows labs using Illumina, Element Biosciences, and Ultima Genomics platforms to purify and select optimal fragment sizes for sequencing, showcasing Callisto's advanced capabilities in liquid separation and DNA elution [3]. Strategic Partnership - Ginkgo Bioworks has been a key partner for Volta Labs, contributing to the refinement of solutions for high-throughput labs, indicating a strong collaborative relationship that may lead to further applications in the future [3].