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Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies's new high-performance ion trap mass spectrometer allows pharmaceutical and academic life-science researchers to identify 60 to 80 percent more peptides than preceding models in proteomics applications, such as protein identification and biomarker discovery. According to Agilent, its 1100 Series LC/MSD Trap XCT Ultra offers significantly improved scan cycle times, enabling collection of mass spectra at rates up to three times faster than its predecessors.
For more information, visit http://www.agilent.com/chem/iontrap.
Array Jet
The Aj100 microarray spotter from Arrayjet uses a modern, replaceable inkjet print-head with over 100 nozzles to deliver samples to the array surface.
Conventional non-contact printers use between four and eight discrete piezo tips for dispensing. According to Arrayjet, the Aj100 inkjet print head produces microarrays of very high quality, with excellent morphology, uniformity, consistency and robustness. The extra nozzles also give an additional advantage in that there is redundancy in the print-head - it carries spare capacity on every print run. Academic and commercial researchers can benefit equally from the careful design and ingenuity of the Aj100, since standard pin-based microarray spotters often produce differentiation in print quality; those producing their own arrays will no longer have quadrants of the chip that have higher densities of macromolecules than others.
For more information, visit http://www.arrayjet.co.uk.
Beckman Coulter
BRT Robotic Transport
The BRT is a new robotic transport for Beckman Coulter's Biomek series of liquid handling systems and assay workstations. The transport moves plates between devices, including those that are off the Biomek deck, allowing the automation of more parts of a biological process. While the Biomek liquid handler's gripper transports plates on the workstation deck, the additional transport can move plates from the deck to and from devices such as incubators and plate readers.
BRT is a “pick and place” robot with tight movements that conserve lab space. Its rotating movements orient the plates to the destination device. The new Robotic Transport integrates with a variety of devices to meet application-specific needs.
For more information, visit http://www.beckmancoulter.com, call 800.742.2345 or +714. 871.4848, fax 800.643.4366 or +714.773.6611.
Vidiera NsD Nucleic Sample Detection Platform
The new Vidiera NsD Nucleic Sample Detection Platform from Beckman Coulter is intended for the fully automated detection of nucleic acids, post amplification. The new platform for molecular pathology labs separates DNA molecules by capillary electrophoresis (CE), with software features that deliver a high degree of productivity and flexibility. Vidiera NsD has the capacity to run two 96-well plates, and the second plate can be added while the first plate is running. This plate flexibility can allow technicians to add rush samples during runs.
Vidiera NsD can significantly reduce technician time required to separate nucleic acids for further analysis, running batches of eight samples in as little as 30 minutes. Furthermore, the technician can rapidly change onboard supplies such as separation gels and capillary arrays, which can reduce set up time.
For more information, visit http://www.beckmancoulter.com, call 800.742.2345 or + 1.714.871.4848, or fax 800.643.4366 or +1.714.773.6611.
Bigneat Containment Technology
Class II Type Enclosure Systems
Bigneat Containment Technology now offers enclosures that provide a sterile environment for robotics systems with laminar flow protection for operators. Bigneat believes its systems, which can be described as Class II Type, offer significant cost savings over Class II cabinets that need to meet specific exhaust and recirculation criteria.
For more information, visit http://www.bigneat.com, e-mail