CP7200 colony picker picks colonies at rates of up to 7,200 per hour. Software allows shifting from plate-to-plate and even run-to-run without re-calibration. Instrument footprint is 22× 20. It is reliable, and utilizes a continuous configuration that provides simultaneous picking, inoculation, washing and sterilization. Individual tungsten needles on the picking turret are easily changed as necessary without having to remove the whole head. Users typically report a no-grow rate of 1% with greater than 90% of pickable colonies identified by the software and picked by the system. Norgren Systems304-647-5855www.norgrensystems.com