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Labware

This chapter covers how Opentrons Flex works with labware, both in software and on the robot deck itself.

  • Labware concepts describes how Opentrons software encodes and uses information about physical labware items in your lab.
  • Labware types gives examples of the categories of labware that you'll find in the Opentrons Labware Library.
  • Certain types of labware are compatible with the Opentrons Flex Gripper for automated movement around the deck. (All labware can be moved manually.)
  • Labware definitions are the files Flex uses to understand the dimensions and characteristics of labware. This section describes all the features available for Opentrons-verified and custom labware defined by our JSON labware schema.

You can purchase labware from the Opentrons shop or the original equipment manufacturers. And, Opentrons is always working to verify new labware definitions. See the Labware Library for the latest listings.