The ThunderBolt is a two-plate, fully automated, open platform that can be programmed to run virtually any ELISA and Chemiluminescent (CLIA) assay with up to eight different protocols in a single batch. Other unique features include convection incubator, orbital shaker, built-in reader, intelligent racks, and on-board camera, high precision micro-syringe, sliding sample tray, and barcode reader.