Benchtop Automated DNA/RNA Extraction from Diverse Sample Types
Obtain high-quality nucleic acids with little hands-on effort using Maxwell® instruments and magnetic bead-based purification kits. With 20 years of experience, Maxwell® is here to empower you and your laboratory.
Over 20 Years of Reliable Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction
Discover the Maxwell® benchtop instruments and reagent kits, trusted by scientists worldwide.
Maxwell® instruments and reagents have been trusted by scientists like you to simplify workflows, deliver reliable results, and empower discovery. We’re committed to continuous innovation with same robust and consistent performance so you can stay focused on results that move your research forward.
- Consistently extract high-quality DNA/RNA from multiple sample types
- Obtain purified nucleic acids that are ready for a variety of downstream applications (e.g., NGS, qPCR, dPCR, etc.)
- Minimize user error with cartridge-based purification kits and intuitive preprogrammed methods
- Save hands-on time with easy load-and-go methods
- Process 1–16 or 1–48 samples at once to seamlessly adapt to your throughput needs
- Maximize use of your lab space with a compact and efficient design
Consistently Extract Ultrapure Nucleic Acids
Spend less effort troubleshooting unsuccessful extractions.
Maxwell® instruments use cartridge-based Paramagnetic Particle Moving Technology to simplify DNA/RNA extraction, prevent sample cross-contamination and improve sample-to-sample consistency.
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Maximize Efficiency and Consistency with Automation
Automating nucleic acid extraction reduces hands-on time and minimizes the risk of human error, ensuring greater consistency in your results. With walk-away automation, your team can save time, increase efficiency, and focus on other critical lab tasks. To learn more about best practices and key considerations, visit our Lab Automation Resource Center.
Compare Maxwell® Instrument Features
All Maxwell® Instruments include UV-light decontamination and tablet PC. Maxwell® CSC Instruments are available in the following countries only:
AU, AT, BE, CA, CN, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HK, HU, IS, IN, IE, IT, KR, LV, LU, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SA, SG, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, GB, US.
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Maxwell® RSC |
Maxwell® RSC 48 |
Maxwell® CSC |
Maxwell® CSC 48 |
Maxwell® FSC |
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| Application | Research Use Only | Research Use Only |
IVD and Research Use Software Modes Manufactured under cGMP and compliant with relevant IVD medical device regulations, including EU-IVDR and US IVD regulations |
IVD and Research Use Software Modes Manufactured under cGMP and compliant with relevant IVD medical device regulations, including EU-IVDR and US IVD regulations |
Forensic Use Only |
| Catalog Number | AS4500 | AS8500 | AS6000 | AS8000 | AS4600 |
| Throughput | Up to 16 Samples | Up to 48 Samples | Up to 16 Samples | Up to 48 Samples | Up to 16 Samples |
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Compatible with Quantus™ Fluorometer* (for quantification) |
Yes (Included with instrument) | Yes | Yes (Research Use Mode) | Yes (Research Use Mode) | Yes |
| Bar Code Reader | Optional | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| UV-Light (for decontamination) | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Vision System** | Not Available | Included | Not Available | Included | Not Available |
| Compatible with Maxprep® Liquid Handler* | Yes | Yes | Yes (Research Use Mode) | Yes (Research Use Mode) | Yes |
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*For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
**The Vision System is an integrated feature that reduces the possibility of user errors when setting up an extraction run. This includes checking for cartridge positions, removal of cartridge foil seals, presence of plungers and elution tubes, etc.
Find the Maxwell® Kit for Your Sample Type
Explore our top recommended Maxwell® kits for automating your nucleic acid extraction workflows.
Clinical Use: Maxwell® CSC Kits
High-quality nucleic acid extraction from a wide variety of sample types for diagnostic and clinical research applications. cGMP-manufactured and compliant with relevant IVD medical device regulations, including Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices (IVDR) and US IVD regulations. Intended for In Vitro Diagnostic Use.
Available in the listed countries only. Search ISO country codes.
| Catalog No. | Product Name | Sample Types | Countries Where Available |
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| AS1321 | Maxwell® CSC Blood DNA Kit | Whole blood | AT, AU, BE, CA, CH, CN, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HK, HR, HU, IE, IN, IS, IT, KR, LU, LV, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SA, SE, SG, SI, SK, US |
| AS1350 | Maxwell® CSC DNA FFPE Kit | FFPE | AT, AU, BE, CA, CH, CN, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HK, HR, HU, IE, IN, IS, IT, KR, LU, LV, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SA, SE, SG, SI, SK, US |
| AS1360 | Maxwell® CSC RNA FFPE Kit | FFPE | AT, AU, BE, CA, CH, CN, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HK, HR, HU, IE, IN, IS, IT, KR, LU, LV, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SA, SE, SG, SI, SK, US |
| AS1410 | Maxwell® CSC RNA Blood Kit | Whole blood | AT, AU, BE, CA, CH, CN, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HK, HR, HU, IE, IN, IS, IT, KR, LU, LV, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SA, SE, SG, SI, SK, US |
| AS1780 | Maxwell® CSC Viral TNA Purification Kit | Serum/plasma, saliva | AT, BE, CA, CH, CN, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HK, HR, HU, IE, IN, IS, IT, KR, LU, LV, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SA, SE, SG, SI, SK, US |
| AS1820 | Maxwell® CSC Whole Blood DNA Kit | Whole blood | AT, AU, BE, CA, CH, CN, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HK, HR, HU, IE, IN, IS, IT, KR, LU, LV, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SA, SE, SG, SI, SK, US |
| AS1850 | Maxwell® CSC Genomic DNA Kit | Buffy coat, bone marrow, buccal swabs, cells, tissue | AT, AU, BE, CA, CH, CN, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HK, HR, HU, IE, IN, IS, IT, KR, LU, LV, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SA, SE, SG, SI, SK, US |
| AS1860 | Maxwell® CSC Pathogen TNA Kit | Serum/plasma, multiple human sample types | AT, BE, CA, CH, CN, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HK, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, KR, LU, LV, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SA, SE, SG, SI, SK, US |
| AS1560 | Maxwell® CSC XtractAll FFPE DNA/RNA Kit | FFPE | AT, BE, CA, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HK, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, KR, LU, LV, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SE, SG, SI, SK, US |
| AS1580 | Maxwell® CSC Rapid ccfDNA Kit | Serum/plasma | AT, BE, CA, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HK, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, KR, LU, LV, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SE, SG, SI, SK, US |
If you do not find a protocol for your sample type or other specific sample extraction needs, please contact techserv@promega.com. We can help you find the best method for your needs.
Research Use: Maxwell® RSC Kits
Nucleic acid extraction kits designed for multiple sample types to support your research needs. For Research Use Only.
| Catalog No. | Product Name | Sample Types |
|---|---|---|
| AS1520 | Maxwell® RSC Whole Blood DNA Kit | Whole blood |
| AS1880 | Maxwell® RSC Genomic DNA Kit | Whole blood, buffy coat & bone marrow, buccal swabs, stabilized saliva, cells, tissue, multiple human sample types |
| AS1380 | Maxwell® RSC simplyRNA Blood Kit | Whole blood |
| AS1540 | Maxwell® RSC Buffy Coat DNA Kit | Buffy coat & bone marrow |
| AS1590 | Maxwell® RSC Rapid ccfDNA Kit | Serum or plasma |
| AS1480 | Maxwell® RSC ccfDNA Plasma Kit | Serum or plasma |
| AS1680 | Maxwell® RSC miRNA Plasma and Serum Kit | Serum or plasma |
| AS1330 | Maxwell® RSC Viral Total Nucleic Acid Kit | Serum or plasma |
| AS1640 | Maxwell® RSC Buccal Swab DNA Kit | Buccal swabs |
| AS1630 | Maxwell® RSC Stabilized Saliva DNA Kit | Stabilized Saliva |
| AS1620 | Maxwell® RSC Cultured Cells DNA Kit | Cells |
| AS1390 | Maxwell® RSC simplyRNA Cells Kit | Cells |
| AS1610 | Maxwell® RSC Tissue DNA Kit | Tissue |
| AS1340 | Maxwell® RSC simplyRNA Tissue Kit | Tissue |
| AS1460 | Maxwell® RSC miRNA Tissue Kit | Tissue |
| AS1570 | Maxwell® RSC XtractAll FFPE DNA/RNA Kit | FFPE |
| AS1450 | Maxwell® RSC DNA FFPE Kit | FFPE |
| AS1440 | Maxwell® RSC RNA FFPE Kit | FFPE |
| AS1510 | Maxwell® RSC Xcelerate DNA FFPE Kit | FFPE |
| AS1490 | Maxwell® RSC Plant DNA Kit | Plant tissue |
| AS1500 | Maxwell® RSC Plant RNA Kit | Plant tissue |
| AS1700 | Maxwell® RSC Fecal Microbiome DNA Kit | Feces |
| AS1890 | Maxwell® RSC Pathogen Total Nucleic Acid Kit | Feces, multiple human sample types |
| AS1600 | Maxwell® RSC PureFood GMO & Authentication Kit | Food |
| AS1660 | Maxwell® RSC PureFood Pathogen Kit | Food |
| AS2110 | Maxwell® RSC PureWater Kit | Water & wastewater |
| AS1831 | Maxwell® RSC Enviro TNA Kit | Water & wastewater |
Find Protocols Tailored to Your Research Needs
Explore over 130 application notes* showcasing protocols and purification data for a broad range of sample types. Our growing library of application notes expand the flexibility of our kits to support your unique research needs.
Don’t see your sample type listed?
Our application notes are tailored to meet diverse needs. If your sample type is not listed, let us know—we’re here to help!
*Application notes referenced here are For Research Use Only. Not for Use in Diagnostic Procedures.
What Maxwell® Users Are Saying
Hear from scientists across the globe how automated purification with the Maxwell® system consistently delivers quality nucleic acid, freeing up their time for other important work.
We had a process that was previously unable to be automated, so it was done by hand every single time, and the Maxwell actually allowed us to automate this procedure for the first time in Agdia's history.
Chris Culkin
Quality Manager, Agdia
Whether I have a beautifully drawn tube with a gorgeous buffy coat, or I have a peds patient that they were only able to get a couple drops of blood on, I know Maxwell is going to provide the best DNA that is available from that sample.
Jennie Stewart
Antibody Testing Specialist, Wake Forest University
What we plan to do is have a process standardized, and the Maxwell is a big part of this standardization.
Sylvie Jacquot
Head of Molecular Biology at GENOV Innovation, Brain Institute of Paris
What Promega offers is something simple for complex science.
Edner Hernandez
Laboratory Research Assistant 2, RUSH University
They’re so dependable – they don’t take much maintenance, and we can count on having one available even when we get some urgent samples from a donor.
MacKenzie Gartner
Lead Technologist
Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
It really is the workhorse of our lab in terms of DNA extraction… allowing us to process multiple samples at once with minimal hands-on time.
Thomas Turner
Senior Post Doctoral Research Scientist
Anthony Nolan Research Institute
It saves me in total about 40 minutes per [16] samples, and I do 4 runs per day, so that is almost half a day.
Yan Tsou
Laboratory Research Scientist
Francis Crick Institute
Service and Support
Ensure Minimal Instrument Downtime
- Field Support and Loaner Programs
- Service Packages
- IQ and OQ Packages
Warranty and Service Agreements
- Backed by a one-year warranty
- Additional warranty and service agreements are available.
- For more information, contact Promega Technical Services
One Call Supports It All
Promega supplies both the reagents and the instrument, so one call to Promega answers any questions you may have about assay chemistries and instrument performance.
See How A Maxwell® Instrument Works For You
We offer live virtual demos and options for onsite evaluation for any Maxwell® instrument, including time to ask all your questions, totally free.
Contact us to discuss your needs and get your questions answered.
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