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Beckman Coulter
Kaluza 1.1 Flow Cytometry Analysis Software
According to Beckman Coulter, its new Kaluza 1.1 software processes multicolor files of up to 10 million events in real time, and when used with the NVIDIA Tesla Supercomputer option, Kaluza 1.1 sets a new standard for flow cytometry data-processing speed. Kaluza 1.1 also can analyze data from a variety of platforms, including MoFlo Series sorters, CyAn ADP and Gallios flow cytometry analyzers, and even systems such as the iCys and the iCyte automated imaging cytometers. This new version of Kaluza is offered in a variety of language translations.
More: www.beckmancoulter.com
Hamilton Storage Technologies
asm Manager 3.1.0
This upgraded software package for Hamilton’s active sample manager (asm) systems adds to existing functionality with new visual displays and system alarm features that provide more feedback, alerts for when conditions might compromise stored samples, additional password protection, new run logic architecture for cherry picking, and a new progress bar that reports job status and completion rates in real time.
More: www.hamilton-storage.com
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
UNAFold Secondary Structure Prediction Software
UNAFold is a comprehensive software package for nucleic acid folding and hybridization prediction. The name is derived from the “Unified Nucleic Acid Folding and hybridization package.” It is designed to more accurately detect secondary structures within sequences submitted by users. UNAFold may be downloaded freely for academic and other noncommercial use. Commercial use requires a license from RPI. The UNAFold software powers the DINAMelt Web server that has been running at Rensselaer since 2005.
More: www.idtdna.com, and http://mfold.rna.albany.edu.
Manz Automation
Manz Workflow Manager
The new Manz Workflow Manager manages local laboratory processes and closes the gap between laboratory equipment, chromatography data systems, and LIMS. It is the laboratory equivalent of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). It communicates with LIMS and ERP systems. Users can define specific processes and link them to sample data. The Workflow Manager controls the generated tasks across all connected devices. Samples are identified by each connected device by barcodes and are automatically processed using the appropriate method. The resulting data are saved in the Workflow Manager’s database and can be exported as a printed report or as an export file for a LIMS or ERP system. Typical areas of application include sample preparation and analysis, chromatographic purification, and compound logistics.
More: www.manz.com
Olympus
cellSens Software
The latest version of the cellSens version 1.4 software controls all automated functions and components for the Olympus BX3 series motorized microscopes, including the instruments’ revolving nosepieces, fluorescence illuminators, universal condensers, and the attenuation wheel that controls the intensity of the mercury light source for research fluorescence imaging. cellSens is fully compatible with the Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit) operating system. A handset is available with many preset functions; the handset also can be customized so that specific hardware configurations can be turned into templates for repeated use in image capture or analysis.
QIAGEN
iPhone and iPad App
A new app for mobile devices offers tables of commonly used lab buffers and solutions and a variety of conversion and dilution calculators. The QIAGEN App also delivers more than 20 video tutorials on technologies in application areas such as automation, gene expression analysis, genotyping, and pyrosequencing. The iPad application offers a bundle for QIAcube users that includes protocol sheets, support documents, and updates.
More: www.qiagen.com/support/qiaapps/default.aspx or www.qiagen.com (in the “Support—Tips & Tools” section)
