power operated automated microplate processing system consisting of a permanently attached linear bi-directional conveyor belt, computer, computer monitors, computer software to control the microplate application modules, system diagnostic and trouble shooting, and database functions for pre-run and post-run system worklist processing of the automated microplate processing system, and automated microplate processing modules, namely microplate stacker, microplate dispenser, microplate washer, ...

linear conveyor based machine with multiple stations placed along conveyor, the stations will be used for dispensing and aspirating fluids