In today’s high-demand laboratories, relying on manual ELISA processing drains valuable technician time, limits throughput, and drives up consumable costs. The ThunderBolt® by Gold Standard Diagnostics is an innovative, fully automated, 2-plate open platform designed to completely transform your laboratory experience. Engineered to deliver true walk-away automation in a remarkably small footprint, the ThunderBolt increases your daily productivity, drastically reduces waste, and empowers your staff to focus on what matters most—delivering highly accurate patient results.

Why Laboratories Choose the ThunderBolt

🚶True Walkaway Automation & High Capacity

Load up to 192 primary sample tubes and walk away. The ThunderBolt handles the entire process, allowing you to run many different protocols simultaneously in a single, highly efficient batch.

♻️ Zero Disposable Tips & Minimal Waste

Cut your consumable costs overnight. The ThunderBolt utilizes a specialized washable probe and performs direct in-well dilutions (up to 1:100), completely eliminating the need for expensive, wasteful disposable tips.

🛡️Smart Safety & Remote Troubleshooting

Equipped with slide-in racks for positive sample identification (barcode reading) to prevent loading errors. Plus, an exclusive on-board camera allows for instant remote troubleshooting and support without waiting for a service tech to arrive.

 📐 Ultra-Compact Benchtop Footprint

Space is the most expensive real estate in a lab. The ThunderBolt packs the power, throughput, and intelligent software of a massive floor analyzer into an instrument that easily fits on a standard laboratory bench.

Intuitive Software Designed for You

The ThunderBolt is powered by a brilliantly simple workflow software that actively guides you through the setup process. It eliminates the steep learning curve typically associated with automation, allowing your technicians to quickly program new assays, load samples, and initiate runs with total confidence.