News and applications for life science research professionals
Automated MALDI Spotting Workstation (1771)
August 28, 2003 6:04 am | Articles | CommentsMICROLAB STAR workstation automates MALDI target plate preparation and delivers spots with excellent morphology and accuracy for successful MALDI-TOF analysis. It offers positional and low volume pipetting precision, necessary for effective spot creation.
DNA Sample Storage, Retrieval System
August 28, 2003 6:02 am | Articles | CommentsGenVault's Dynamic Archive, a modular platform for the storage and retrieval of DNA samples and clinical information, is based upon a solid-state, room temperature method for long term storage and easy shipment of DNA using GenVault's DNA Storage and Extraction Plates.
High Throughput Platform For Pipetting System
August 28, 2003 5:47 am | Articles | CommentsTTP LabTech have launched a high throughput option for their mosquito™ nanoliter liquid handling system, further enhancing its capacity for compound dissolution applications such as compound-to-assay plate creation using a single step dilution.
Flexible Pipetting Robot
August 28, 2003 5:47 am | Articles | CommentsLISSY 2002 modular robotic system combines flexible liquid handling with robotic manipulation. Uncomplicated design integrates robotic and liquid handling functionality into a robotic arm, which glides on an x-rail to access the large workbench or external modules.
Liquid Transfers Via Air Displacement
August 28, 2003 5:47 am | Articles | CommentsXiril robotic liquid handling system uses air displacement technology to provide accurate liquid transfers. Xiril features a robotic hand, 1 to 4 tips per arm, up to two arms, liquid level detection with standard disposable tips, and an internal Windows based computer.
Modular Automation Platform
August 28, 2003 5:47 am | Articles | CommentsCRS Dimension4™ Modular Automation Platform from Thermo Electron Corporation enables rapid integration of any size automated lab system, as well as rapid reconfiguration into a completely different system.
Deep Well Plate Storage
August 28, 2003 5:47 am | Articles | CommentsDeep Well versions of the PlateStore™ storage module and SealTite™ microplate seal are new components of TekCel's Plate Management System.
Centrifuge Handles Microplates Above Lid (1745)
August 28, 2003 5:47 am | Articles | CommentsThe GR4 automated centrifuge presents and accepts microplates above the lid. Plate-handling robots do not have to insert themselves into the centrifuge to pick and/or place samples, so any type of gripper configuration can be used.
Robotics Enclosures
August 28, 2003 5:47 am | Articles | CommentsEnviroMax exhaust air systems, clean workstation or temperature/humidity controlled environments are enclosures that isolate liquid handling workstations, HPLC equipment sample weighing, high throughput screening, and other lab automated processes.
Lab Automation Systems
August 28, 2003 5:47 am | Articles | CommentsLaboratory automation systems integrate with liquid handlers, plate washers, plate readers, plate sealers, and other equipment.
Automated Oocyte Screening
August 28, 2003 5:47 am | Articles | CommentsRoboocyte was developed to provide the pharmaceutical industry and academic researchers an automated system to record ion currents in oocytes of Xenopus laevis with the two-electrode-voltage-clamp technique (TEVC) in a 96-well dish.
Cylindrical Robot For High Throughput Screening
August 28, 2003 5:47 am | Articles | CommentsThe R19 Athena 4-axis cylindrical robot is offered for DNA screening in forensic science, drug development, bacterial resistance testing and toxicology. The robot is usually mounted on a track that can be up to five meters long and surrounded by various instruments.
Robotics Workstation
August 28, 2003 5:47 am | Articles | CommentsTecan's Freedom EVO liquid handling robotic workstation is available in three instrument dimensions (100, 150 and 200cm) that support the implementation of a wide variety of application options and sample throughput speeds.
Robotic Centrifuge (1753)
August 28, 2003 5:47 am | Articles | CommentsThe robotic version of Hettich's model Rotanta 46RSC is a refrigerated centrifuge with PC control and rotor positioning with maximum capacity of four 750ml round bottom containers, sixteen microplates or four deep well plates.
Robotic Liquid Handling System
August 28, 2003 5:47 am | Articles | CommentsTHEONYX liquid handling system integrates fluidics, pumps, motors and electronics within its robotic arm. This provides better control of fluidics, a more open deck, ease of upgrades and service, and low maintenance costs.
