LabAutomation '98… Exhibitor Listing

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Abaxis, Inc. will be demonstrating Piccolo®, a state-of-the-art blood analysis system consisting of a lightweight (15 lb.) portable analyzer and self-contained reagent rotors. The Piccolo System provides fast, accurate blood chemistry results in under 15 minutes with less than one minute of hands-on time. This easy-to-use system requires only 100 microliters of whole blood, serum or plasma. Piccolo also operates from a 12 volt battery. 1320 Chesapeake Terrace, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]

Abbott Diagnostics will be reviewing its automation strategy, “Flexible Automation,” to include a variety of solutions based on laboratory specific requirements. Abbott promotes automation alternatives that are flexible in design and provide maximum return on investement. The exhibit will demonstrate Abbott capabilities from TLA interfacing to True Workcell sample processing. 100 Abbott Park Road, Abbott Park, IL 60064, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 7

Adept Technology, Inc. is the leader in flexible automation for material handling, assembly and packaging applications serving the medical pharmaceuticals, automotive, telecommunications and electronics industries. The company's products include machine controllers for robot mechanisms and other flexible automation equipment, machine vision systems, simulation software and a family of mechanisms including robots and linear modules. 150 Rose Orchard Way, San Jose, CA 95134, USA, Tel: [phone]; Fax: [phone] Booth 55

Advanced ChemTech provides a full spectrum of products and services for drug discovery and development and life science research. We offer the most advanced commercial options in automation, solid phase resins and reagents for combinatorial and high throughput organic and peptide synthesis, as well as expertise in contract production of chiral compounds and pharmaceutical intermediates, uncommon amino acids and derivatives, and custom combinatorial libraries, antibodies and assays. 5609 Fern Valley Road, Louisville, KY 40228, USA, Tel: [phone]; Fax: [phone] Booth 57,58

Apricot Designs, Inc. manufactures high precision pipettors and disposables for the pharmaceutical industry. The pipettors are designed to be used with the 96 well microtiter plates as well as the 384 well plates. They are ideal for assay development for high throughput screening and general pipetting applications. 17234 Bullock Street, Encino, CA 91316, USA, Tel: [phone]; Fax: [phone] Booth 44

Argonaut Technologies, Inc. developer of the Nautilus™ 2400 organic synthesizer, the Quest™ 210, semi-automated parallel synthesizer, and resin products for solid phase synthesis. Resins for solid support include ArgoGel™, ArgoPore™, and ArgoCaps™, Argonaut develops and commercializes technology aimed at accelerating the discovery of new organic molecules. 887 Industrial Rd. Suite G, San Carlos, CA 94070, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 91

The Automation Partnership, Inc. produces advance, flexible automated systems for the pharmaceutical industry from research and quality through manufacturing and distribution. Systems include: Compound and reagent storage, retrieval and preparation for HTS and synthetic chemistry; Automated powder pouring of compounds and reagents; Automated cell culture for HTS; Consortium for UHTS. 9 Blueberry Hill Reserve., Killingworth, CT 06419, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 33

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Beckman Coulter Incorporated will display the Biomek Integrated Laboratory Automation System for ELISA applications. This High Throughput Screening (HTS) system also can be configured for Receptor Binding as well as Cell-Based Assays and Molecular Biology applications. It is a turnkey solution that combines the Biomek 2000® Laboratory Automation Workstation with the robotics and systems integration expertise of SAGIAN, a division of Beckman. You can also experience the “Power of Process” through Progressive Automation at the Beckman Coulter Automation Booth featuring Systemized, Modular and Total Laboratory Automation. Whatever your automation needs, look to the Beckman Coulter Automation Solution. 2500 N. Harbor Blvd, P. O. Box 3100, Fullerton, CA 92834-3100, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] and 250 South Kraemer Boulevard, Brea, CA 92834, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 16,17,18,19,85,86,87,88

Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Systems (BDVS) is the world wide leader in specimen collection and transport devices. BDVS is committed to delivering innovative solutions to challenges in pre-analytical through post-analytical operations. Rooted in BD's excellence as a high volume manufacturer of quality medical devices, these product and service solutions will translate into improvements in safety, work flow, and TAT of clinical information. 1 Becton Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 36

Biotage, a Division of Dyax Corp., designed for combinatorial chemists, Biotage's Parallex™ HPLC uses four columns in parallel, each with its own intelligent fraction collector, and features an autosampler that can accept up to 768 samples in eight deep-well plates. A rapid, “universal” reverse-phase gradient enables the system to operate at up to 40 samples/hour! An information pathway in Microsoft Access allows data to be passed from the Parallex HPLC directly to a networked or central database for analysis and evaluation. 1500 Avon St. Ext, Charlottesville, VA 22902, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 48

Boehringer Mannheim Corporation, Inc. (BMC), will showcase Laboratory Integration Solutions highlighted by CLAS which is operating in over 60 labs worldwide. In conjunction to CLAS or as stand along products, the new PDS1 and VS 250 provide unique solutions to preanalytical sample processing automation. Boehringer Mannheim Laboratory integration products provide the flexibility to handle the changing business requirements of the clinical laboratory. CLAS, PDS 1 and VS 250 lead the way to the 21st century with their ability to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness of today's clinical laboratory. 9115 Hague Road, Indianapolis, IN 46256, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 31

LabAutomation'98 - January 17–21, 1998 Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, San Diego, CA

Bohdan Automation, Inc. is a manufacturer of automated laboratory workstations for a variety of applications. Workstations to be discussed at next year's LabAutomation '98 will include an Automated Organic Synthesis Workstation, Dilution Workstation, Chromatography Sample Preparation Workstation, Capping/Decapping Workstation with optional Bar-Code Labeling, and an Automated Weighing Workstation. Representatives will be on hand to discuss your particular sample handling needs in areas including solid-phase extraction, filtration, powder dispensing, pH measurement, liquid dispensing, and many other common laboratory practices. 1500 McCormick Boulevard, Mundelein, Illinois 60060, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 35

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California Computer Research, Inc., will display the CCRI RoboCart® which is used for material transfer in a hospital environment. The task of moving material around the laboratories occupies 25–35% of a technologist's time.

Designed to increase productivity, the RoboCart ® transports materials to and from various locations. P.O. Box 1772, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 52

Carl Creative Systems, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacturing of liquid handling systems for life science research, In-vitro diagnostics, and pharmaceutical drug discovery, offering a variety of instrumentation for microplate, tube and custom sample devices; Automated Coating systems for EIA, RIA and slide production; Automated 96 well pipetters; Stacking Module and Stacking Washer. 24030 Frampton Avenue, Harbor City, CA 90710, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 90

Cartesian Technologies, Inc. PixSys ® 3200 System provides a robust and rapid means for precise, low volume dispensing. The system uses the proprietary nQUAD technology coupled high-precision aspirate and dispense capabilities. This combination provides: Quantitative dispensing of nanoliter volumes (down to 4 nL). Dispense in a non-contact mode which reduces wash times of tips. Rapid dispensing speed. Wide dynamic dispense volume range. 17781 Sky Park Circle, Irvine, CA 92714, USA, Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Booth 22

Corning CoStar Corporation is a leading manufacturer and supplier of assay plates and will have on display many of their new products, including a full line of 384 well plates, new polypropylene plates offering the same footprint as polystyrene plates, 1536 well plates, the HTS-Transwell, Pixwell slides, and more. 45 Nagog Park, Acton, MA 01720, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 83

Coulter Corporation is the worldwide leader in total laboratory automation. Coulter designs flexible systems to meet the needs of laboratories of all sizes. Functions include, sorting, self balancing centrifugation, decapping, serum measurement, aliquoting, secondary tube labeling, recapping, positive sample tracking, analyzer loading, refrigerated storage, reflex testing, and sample retrieval. 11800 S.W. 147th Avenue, P.O. Box 169015, Miami, FL 33196, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]

CRS Robotics Corporation is an ISO 9001 certified designer and manufacturer of robots and turnkey robot systems. These systems automate a variety of processes including high throughput screening, genetics protocols for PCR amplification, sequencing and genotyping, food quality control and clinical laboratories using CRS' Polara architecture. This suite of software provides a single point user interface for easy method development, scheduling and execution in a multi-tasking environment. The run time window provides immediate access to real time sample, instrument and system information. The modular approach allows system customization and extension on site by the end user. 5344 John Lucas Drive, Burlington, Ontario, L7L 6A6, Canada, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 5,6

Cyberlab – Robotic workstations for 96 well pipetting, micro plate handling, liquid transfer, etc. which have many patented features. Multiple Z axis tools include gripping, pipetting, etc. Pipetting options include any size and combination of multichannel fixed, disposable and septa piercing tips. Deck stations include plate stacking, mixing, heating, cooling, bar code reading, labeling, plate reading, thermocycling, centrifuging, etc. 36 Del Mar Drive, Brookfield, CT 06804, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 45

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Dawning Technologies, Inc. will exhibit a line of network based communication products including instrument interfaces. Dawning's Secure Network Interface can act as a mini web server for any serial device. 409 Mason Road, Fairport, NY, 14450-9542, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 8

Discovery Technologies Ltd. is a new contract research organization for drug discovery. Our HTS-Factory® is based on industrial automation and can process 100,000 tests in 96-well microplate format per day. We also provide chemical libraries and targets for screening. Gewerbestrasse 16, Allschwil, CH-4123, Switzerland, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 89

Dynacon Systems, Inc. Automation for Microbiology: Inoculator is a robotic workcell that prepares media plates from swab and urine specimens. Each step in the process is automated - from opening the specimen containers to labeling the streaked plates. Dynacon Systems Inc. is an automation solution provider experienced in system integration, vision systems and control software. 5050 Dufferin Street, Suite 222, Toronto, Ontario M3H 5T5, Canada, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 25,26

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Genetix Ltd. manufactures hardware and consumables for high throughput genome research including the new QPix® -a colony picking and gridding robot. Unit 1, 9 Airfield Road, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 3TG, UK, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 72

Gilson will exhibit their automated high throughput solutions for combinatorial chemistry and pharmaceutical R&D, including a Personal Synthesis System with integrated instrument control and data base software, a Combinatorial Chromotography System that performs both injection and fraction collection, and a 12-microplate capacity LC/MS Interface System.3000 W. Beltline Hwy., P. O. Box 620027, Middleton, WI 53562, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 76,77

Greiner America, Inc. is globally recognized for manufacturing ISO 9001 certified plasticware for cell culture, imminology, bacteriology, PCR and high through-put technology. P.O Box 953279, Lake Mary, FL 32795-3279, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 56

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Hamilton Company will feature the MICROLAB® 4000 and 4200 Robotic Pipetting Systems for automated sample preparation. An extensive range of engineered accessories permit MICROLAB® systems to be configured for processing 96/384 well microplates, vacuum assisted - solid phase extraction, HTS - high throughput screening, and DN A sequencing applications. P.O. Box 10030, Reno, NE 89520-0012, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 53,54

Hazard Evaluation Laboratory, Inc. will display their Mini Reactor Systems ideal for Combinatorial Chemistry and Process Design. Calorimeters and Automated Reactor Systems for Process Design, Scale Up, Hazards Testing and Pilot Plants. Process Hazard Testing and Consulting also Available. 7 Deer Park Drive, Suite M2, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 10

Hudson Control Group, Inc. Graphically programmed automated workstation for: compound weighing and inventory tracking, accurate dissolution concentrations, rapid plate creation. Offers complete flexibility for: varying concentrations, multiple well patterns and plate configurations, re-distribution to assay plates. Hardware includes balance, solvent dispenser, liquid handler, plate stacker and operator interface computer. 44 Commerce Street, Springfield, NJ 07081, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 61

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Intelligent Medical Imaging Inc. will be showcasing the MICR021® Hemala automated microscopy system which automates the slide preparation, staining, formed element location and review process. Automated procedures include WBC Diff, Reticulocyte Counts, ANAs, DNAs and CSF Diff.4360 Northdale Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 59,60

International Remote Imaging Systems, Inc. (IRIS) exhibits fully automated solutions for urinalysis and blood leukocytes profiling, compatible with any sample handling systems. The 900UDx urine Pathology System and IRIS Sysmex UF-100 Urine Cell Analyzer offer enhanced urine testing; The White IRIS Leukocyte Differential Analyzer provides the first extended 500-cell WBC profile. 9162 Eton Avenue, Chatsworth, CA, 91311, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 65

IRORI Quantum Microchemistry manufactures and distributes the AccuTag-100 Combinatorial Chemistry System. This is the first commercially available system which utilizes radio frequency encoded tagging to implement split-and-pool technology. The AccuTag-100 System allows large numbers of discrete compounds to be rapidly synthesized, each in multi-milligram quantities.11025 North Torrey Pines Road, Ste. 100, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 68,69

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Johnson & Johnson Clinical Diagnostics will showcase how VITROS Chemistry and Immunodiagnostics Systems and Hemoliance Coagulation Systems can fit into your lab automation strategy. VITROS Systems feature direct sampling and open architecture providing maximum flexibility to interface with any major automation vendor. 100 Indigo Creek Drive, Rochester, NY 14650, USA. Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 37,38

John Wiley & Sons is an international publisher of quality chemistry educational materials, professional references, and journals. Titles on display include the Laboratory Robotics and Automation journal; Laboratory Scientific Computing, by Joe Liscouski; Handbook of Clinical Automation, Robotics, and Optimization, edited by Gerald J. Kost; and Automation Technologies for Genome Characterization, edited by Tony J. Beugelsdijk. 605 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10158-0012, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]

Julabo USA, Inc. will display their TopTech, High Tech and LowCost Series of heating and refrigerated circulators, recirculating and immersion coolers, shaking water baths and laboratory controllers. Julabo's state-of-the-art technology provides a wide temperature range of −90 C to +400 C, ideal for all temperature related applications where fast temperature changes and high temperature stability are important. Julabo maintains the highest standards of performance, reliability and quality and offers a TWO year warranty. 15320 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, PA 19530, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 13

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LAB-InterLink offers a comprehensive automation solution for the clinical laboratory. We develop, install, and support Specimen Transportation Systems, Automated WorkCells, Expert Software Systems and system interfaces to most instruments and major LIS providers. Our transportation system is installed overhead, out of the way, and requires virtually no structural modifications to your laboratory. Our LAB-Frame® Product Line provides you with the flexibility to automate the entire laboratory or one section at a time. We offer both custom systems and islands of automation. As part of our service, we have developed a computer simulation model. This very comprehensive study allows you to evaluate Laboratory Automation by WorkCell and will assist you in making valuable purchase decisions to avoid costly mistakes. 1011 S. Saddle Creek Rd., Omaha, NE 68106, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 41,42

Labotix manufactures automated clinical specimen preparation and handling systems for clinical reference laboratories wishing to increase cost efficiency, productivity and capacity. 2015 Fisher Drive, P.O. Box 897, Peterborough, ON K9J 7A2, Canada, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 63,64

Laurin Publishing Co., Inc. produces Biophotonics International, a magazine that explores photonic products and solutions for the medical and biotechnical industries. Photonics Spectra is the leading photonics magazine serving industries that use photonics technology: optics, lasers, fiber optics, electro-optics, imaging and optical computing. The Photonics Directory is a 4-book set that includes the Corporate Guide, Buyer's Guide, Handbook & Dictionary. P.O. Box 4949, Pittsfield, MA 01202 Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]

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Marsh Biomedical Products, Inc. offers a variety of products intended for the life science research laboratory. We specialize in the design and fabrication of racking and storage systems. We will display a variety of robotics-compatible tube and vial racks. We also will introduce our new 250 ml pipet tip designed for use with 96 well automated liquid handling systems. 565 Blossom Rd., Rochester, NY 14618, USA, Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Booth 62

Matrix Technologies Corporation's focus is on three froms of liquid handling technologies geared to individual requirements: Manual, Speedamation and Automation. Matrix products include Micronic manual pipettors, Electrapette Workstations, and the new electronic Impact and Impact2 Multichannel and Single Channel Pipettors. Additional lines include the new Platemate, automated 96/384 plate processors for High Throughput Screening and Drug Discovery and Disposable tips, Integrity filter tips, Reservoirs, and additional disposable vessels for High Throughput Screening and Combinatorial Library applications 44 Stedman Street, Lowell, MA 01851, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 81,82

Microscan Systems, Inc. designs and manufactures laser and CCD technology scanners providing automatic data capture solutions for clinical diagnostic systems and automated laboratory equipment. The company works directly with the OEM modifying Microscan products so that they will accommodate specific application requirements. 1201 SW 7th Street, Renton, WA 98055, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 14,15

Millipore Corporation offers products that make laboratory automation faster and more cost effective. Millipore is the only supplier of Automation Certified syringe filters for Zymark automation systems. The MultiScreen filter plate system offers new automation applications, from plasmid preps to bead-based capture and purification of proteins or nucleic acids.80 Ashby Road, Bedford, MA 01730, USA, Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Booth 74

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Nalge Nunc International manufactures plastic disposable labware under the Nunc brand used in cell culture, cryo preservation, immunology and molecular biology. Many of our products are used in HTS applications.2000 North Aurora Road, Naperville, IL 60563, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 70

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Olympus America, Inc. The components of an automated system, and software are among the Key skill sets that the Diagnostic Systems Division of Olympus America Inc. possess in Research and Development and Manufacturing. The OLA6000 lab automation cell is operational in Japan and will be an integral part of our Lab Automation Program. Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 49

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The Packard Instrument Company's MultiPROBE® automated liquid handling systems automatically change from fixed, washable sampling tips to a variety of disposable tips. The FluoroCount ® microplate fluorometer provides ultrahigh sensitivity at an affordable price. The TopCount NXT ® microplate scintillation and luminescence counters count up to 12 samples at a time, running under Windows NT ® operating software and a built-in database.800 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT 06450, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 46,47

PC AI Magazine helps business professionals understand new developments in Artificial Intelligence. It's an application-oriented magazine, providing useful “hands-on” information. PC AI features topics such as data mining, expert systems, neural networks, and object-oriented development. Every issue includes feature articles, product reviews, real-world application stories, Buyer's Guide, and more. P.O. Box 3930, Phoenix, AZ 85046, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]

PEVCO Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures and services state-of-the-art pneumatic tube transport specimen systems for healthcare. Founded in Baltimore in 1978, the company offers the industry's most technologically advanced and flexible product line, ranging from basic systems to advanced networks, all tailored to meet clients' specific needs. Future Pevco pnematic tube product innovations include robotic interface with automated laboratory systems.9610 Pulaski Park Drive, Baltimore, MD 21220, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 34

Promega Corporation will present technical information on several of its newly developed HTS products including details of rapid quantitation assays for both in vitro and in vivo screening. Also available will be data on two new advanced separations and detection systems. 2800 Woods Hollow Road, Madison, WI53711, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 94

Precision System Science has been presenting full automatic nucleic acid (DNA, RNA) extractors using unique magnetic particle handling technology, named MAGTRATION TECHNOLOGY. Low and middle throughput extractors will be exhibited. The Windows® user interface will give users a flexible protocol optimization capability for research and reagent development. 341-1, Nakawakura, Matsudo-City, Chiba Pref, Japan 270, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 3,4

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Rixan Associates is the North American distributor of Mitsubishi light payload robots. These industrial robots are used in various industries, ranging from pharmaceuticals to automotive, and educational facilities. Rixan also houses the North American Service Center for Mitsubishi robots at their Dayton, Ohio facility. 7560 Paragon Road, Dayton, OH 45459, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 39,40

Highlighted will be Robbins Scientific's Hydra-96® and Hydra-384® microdispensers with automated plate positioner for high throughput genome analysis. CyclePlates 384 and 192 have standard outside dimensions, but each well is divided to quadruple or double sample processing without any hardware changes. Also shown will be TruTemp ® DNA Microheating System for DNA sequencing, hot start PCR, and in situ hybridization.814 San Aleso Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA, USA 94086, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 50,51

Robocon presents the ROBOLAB 9600. A fully automated laboratory for high throughput screening designed for nonstop use for up to two weeks. 100,000 data points in twenty four hours is achievable with ROBOLAB 9600.600 West Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA, 19462 USA, Tel: [phone], Fax.: [phone] Booth 78,79

Robosynthon, Inc. manufactures semi-automated workstations for combinatorial chemistry synthesis. The multireactor, maxireactor and minireactor are easily incorporated into fully automated systems. Special software, glassware and accessories provide total solutions for combinatorial synthesis. 1105 Grandview Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA, 19462, Tel: [phone], Fax.: [phone] Booth 71

Rosys Anthos will exhibit an exciting new line of Microplate Processors, the Plato 7000 Series. The Plato 7000 series will have any combination of 1–8 pipetting tips (permanent or disposable), Windows95® and WindowsNT® platform, optional full instrument cover and your choice of analytical modules. Rosys Anthos will also exhibit the Plato 3000 series, Plato Gene Machine (DNA workstation), disposables (tubes, vials and deep well microplates) and Microplate readers, wshers and luminometers. 11A Parkway Circle, New Castle, DE 19720, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 2

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SCITEC provides laboratory automation and robotic systems including High Throughput Screening for pharmaceutical, clinical, and biotechnology, CLARA NT and WinCLARA software tools for design, simulation, and scheduling of real-time robotic systems; stackers, incubators, shakers, filtration devices, carousels, dispensers, and accessories for lab automation. 5161 W. Woodmill Drive, Suite 14, Wilmington, DE 19808, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 20,21

Shimadzu offers a full line of analytical instrumentation, including UV and Fluorescence Spectrophotometers; TLC/Gel Densitometers; HPLC systems and components; Gas Chromatography; GC/MS; Data Stations for spectroscopy and chromatography; Thermal Analyzers, TOC, Atomic Absorption Spectrometers, Particle Size Analyzers, Balances, X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometers, Arc-Spark Optical Emission Spectrometers, and more.7102 Riverwood Dr., Columbia, MD, 21046, USA, Tel: [phone] Booth 27

Skatron Instruments provides a full range of 96 and 384 plate washers and stackers. Skanwasher 300 and Skanwasher Stacker, Skanwasher 400, Embla 384, robotic friendly and Embla 384 Stacker. Cell washer 600 and Stacker for nonadherant and adherant cells. Cell harvesters automated and semi-automated. 1 ml macrowell tubes.108 Terminal Dr., Sterling, VA, 20166, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 1

Sysmex Corporation offers a comprehensive line of hematology, coagulation and urinalysis systems featuring the cooperative functionality within the Sysmex product line. Sysmex continues to expand the role of robotics in laboratory medicine, providing industry benchmarks as well as unparalleled technical, clinical & financial outcomes.1 Wildlife Way, Long Grove, IL, USA 60073, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 66,67

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Tecan now offers economical workstation solutions for large automation projects. Get manageable, reliable results with fast setup time, and off-the-shelf plug-in components. A full selection of modules for microplate preparation and analysis are offered with the Genesis workstation. P. O. Box 13953, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 28,29

Thermo LabSystems specializes in the design, implementation and support of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), chromatography data systems and Instrument and Integration Systems. 427 C Street, Suite 200, San Diego, CA, 92101, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 92

Leading laboratory automation specialist Thurnall PLC provides solutions tailored to individual requirements for a wide range of applications. From compound synthesis to purification, replication, compound storage, screening, development and trials to product testing, Thurnall provides industrial quality automated solutions integrating the most appropriate and effective instruments and equipment available. Northbank Industrial Park, Irlam, Manchester M44 5BL, England, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 75

Titertek Instruments, Inc. will present its new MAI series of microplate processors for fully integrated reading, dispensing, and washing of 60 plates in a batch. Also shown will be equipment for processing a variety of plate formats including 384 well plates. The new S60 Stacker is a robot compatible device for storage and handling of up to 60 plates. P.O. Box 1799, Huntsville, AL 35807, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 32

Tomtec is at the forefront of automating the transition from 96 to 384-well plates. The new two-head Quadra Plus workstation with stackers does it all, including changing formats, serial dilution, assays, etc. This is complimented with a 384-well plate washer, a Quadra 384-well pipettor and a Quadra 96 SV small volume pipettor.1010 Sherman Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 23,24

TransLogic Corporation is the largest manufacturer of automated material transport systems for the healthcare industry. Our Computerized Tube System is the most cost effective method for rapidly transporting materials in today's fast-paced healthcare environment. Extensive special features combined with flexible system layout assure that the system is user friendly and that traffic demands will be met.10825 E. 47th Avenue, Denver, CO 80239, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 84

Tri-Continent, “Handling Liquids Precisely”, presents affordable and complete lines of robotics compatible products for single tube and microplate (96 and 384 well) dispensing, washing and sample handling MultiWash, microplate washers, and BenchMark Series, syringe pumps. All products are robotics compatible via RS232. 12555 Loma Rica Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95945, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 9

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Wallac will feature the 1420 VICTOR ® Multilabel Counter which measures Fluorescence, TR-Fluorescence, Luminescence and Photometry from samples in microplates. Manual, stacker or robotic versions are available. The 1450 MicroBeta ® JET is the newest member of the MicroBeta family. It comes with all the features of the Trilux plus reagent injectors for flash luminescence or SPA studies.9238 Gaither Rd., Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 11,12

Whatman Polyfiltronics will display microplates with and without filters. Accessories and filtration device including pressure/vacuum manifold, clamping devices and others.100 Weymouth St., Rockland, MA 02370, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 43

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Zinsser Analytic GMBH presents its unique, modular automatic Solid Phase Synthesizer, SOPHAS, for parallel synthesis of up to 864 compounds in a single run. For precise dispensing of 10 to 150 mg of resins and powders, REDIis the new solution. It fills a 96-well plate in less than 15 minutes. Eschborner Landstrasse 135, Frankfurt, D60489, Germany, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 93

Zymark Corporation will be introducing several new automation solutions for laboratory applications. Products and services include: laboratory robotics systems, automated workstations, and applications and validation services. Zymark's management and technical staff will be available for on-site consultations to discuss application needs and to provide advice on the most effective use of laboratory automation. Zymark Center, Hopkinton, MA 01748, USA, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] Booth 30