AlteRead™
SBS and large format rack reader


Plug & Play — No software required
Save time without compromising accuracy.
Decode and export data for an entire rack quickly. Built for speed, flexibility and universal compatibility, our next-generation barcode reader seamlessly adapts in a busy multi-user lab and integrates effortlessly with third party robotic platforms and LIMS.
Identify — Preserve — Process
Fast and seamless integration into your lab workflow
Export data in CSV, JSON, or XML file format for instant connection with your LIMS or internal database.
Compatible with all tube brands
Able to read 2D coded tubes from any manufacturer with no calibration required, including Acoustic sample tubes.
SBS & square cryo racks
compatible with all rack formats from any manufacturer.
Plug & Play
No software installs. No IT delays. Just connect and start reading instantly — even wirelessly.
Compact design
A compact and convenient design to fit easily into any workspace — from fume hoods to crowded benchtops.
Rack orientation
Automatically recognizes 2D coded racks for quicker setup and fewer errors.
Clever tube detection
Utilises a high-speed algorithmic method to determine tube presence
Targeted re-read mode
Only re-reads unreadable or problematic tubes — not the entire rack — improving efficiency and preserving sample integrity.
Available with set-up packs
Store and track samples easily with all the kit supplied in one cost saving package.
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