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LABAUTOMATION'99 INDUSTRY-SPONSORED WORKSHOPS
LabAutomation'99 proudly offers these exciting Industry-Sponsored Workshops that will feature the latest information and technology applicable to automation in the laboratory. These workshops will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 1999 from 12:00 to 2:00PM. Attendence is free but you must pre-register at theconference. Lunch will be provided.
BECKMAN COULTER/ SAGIAN
SILAS® is a software environment designed to ease the integration of both hardware and software tools within an automated laboratory configuration. SILAS® regulates the interactions between components by defining a common interface, and isolating modules behind this interface.
Beckman Coulter has assembled the SILAS® Developer's Kit, which provides documentation, along with the SILAS® software program, templates and tools, to assist programmers with the development of a working module.
During our presentation workshop, we will demonstrate the communications ability that various devices possess working within the SILAS® environment. 7451 Winton Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46268, USA, Tel: (317) 808-4221, Fax: (317) 808-4395
JENOPTIK BIOINSTRUMENTS GMBH
The new Assay Workstation from JENOPTIK Bioinstruments adds a new dimension to your HTS laboratory. Now you can combine different devices like PlateMate® pipetting systems, incubators, readers and hotels to create your own customized solution for your screening application. The newly designed technique for transporting plates in a linear fashion guarantees secure transportation between components without using an articulated robot arm. The new software enables you to fully control all devices independently.
Attend our workshop and see the benefits of:
High Reliability
Less time consumption
High flexibility
Small footprint
Cost effectiveness
Goschwitzer Str. 40, Jena, D-07745, Germany, Tel: +49 3641 65 1409, Fax: +49 3641 65 1406
NALGE NUNC INTERNATIONAL
High Throughput Applications in 384 Well Optical Bottom Plates: Focus on Plate Design, Materials and Surfaces
The primary component of most high throughput screening systems is a high density plate. We will demonstrate the impact that optical and surface properties, well geometry and materials of Nunc™ 384 Well Optical Bottom Plates have on assay performance.
Fluorescent and reflective properties of black and white plates were evaluated with respect to signal/noise ratio, light crosstalk and sensitivity. Cell adhesion and growth were consistently good in cell culture treated plates. Protein binding to MaxiSorp™ plates demonstrated enhanced signals allowing significant reduction in reagent concentrations. Careful timing of despense and read, and computer programming enable accurate quantification of transient signals.
2000 North Aurora Road, Naperville, IL 60563, Tel: (630) 983-5700, Fax: (630) 416-2519