LabAutomation 2006 - SLAS

Cambridge Applied Systems (Booth 165)
Where Laboratory Technologies Emerge and Merge
Unveils VISCObot Robotic Viscometer at LabAutomation2006
The VISCObot is a robotic measurement system that allows fully
attended viscosity analysis using very small sample sizes of less than
6ml. Operation is self-regulated based on the actual conditions of the
fluid being tested and the overall constraints defined by the lab. The
VISCOpro can measure from virtually any sample via its
automated sampler and deliver results in whatever format is
desired, saving
Douglas Scientific (Booth 579)
Introduces the Genotape High Throughput
Screening Instrument
Douglas Scientific introduces the Genotape TM array tape based
high-throughput screening instrument. Standard SBS format 96,
384 or 1536 well arrays embossed onto a continuous, sprocketdriven
polypropylene tape material replace individual microplates.
Miniaturized well sizes plus savings on consumables result in overall
screening cost savings of up to 90 percent.
Dynex Technologies, a Magellan Biosciences
Company (Booth 175)
New Product: DS2 walk-away ELISA workstation
Step up to automation with Dynex Technologies’ DS2 walk-away
ELISA workstation for clinical diagnostics and other demanding
applications. A flexible open system designed for the needs of
lower-throughput labs, the DS2, with intuitive instrument control
and built-in QC and security features, is reliable, cost-effective,
and easy to use and maintain.
EDC Biosystems (Booth 665)
Introduces the HTS-03
The HTS-03 is our third product utilizing the Company’s patented
True Non-contact Technology TM for Acoustic Dispensing of compounds
and reagents. The HTS-03 precisely transfers 1-500 nL from 384 and
1536 well plates to a wide array of targets and can perform everything
from primary screening and assay development to cherry picking
and IC50’s.
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Eppendorf North America (Booth 181)
Advancing Real-time PCR:
Eppendorf Mastercycler ® ep realplex and epMotion 5070
Eppendorf introduces the realplex*, a licensed real-time PCR system
which combines Eppendorf optical systems and Mastercycler** ep
gradient thermocyclers with intuitive software. The partnership of
realplex with epMotion automation for reaction preparation offers
substantial advantages towards high reproducibility of sensitive
qPCR samples.
*Practice of the patented polymerase chain reaction (PCR) process requires a license. The Eppendorf
Thermal Cycler is an Authorized Thermal Cycler and may be used with PCR licenses available from
Applied Biosystems. Its use with Authorized Reagents also provides a limited PCR license in accordance
with the label rights accompanying such reagents. This is a Licensed Real-Time Thermal Cycler under
Applera’s United States Patent No. 6,814,934 and corresponding claims in non-U.S. counterparts
thereof, for use in research and for all other applied fields except human in vitro diagnostics. No right
is conveyed expressly, by implication or by estoppel under any other patent claim.**Practice of the
patented polymerase chain reaction (PCR) process requires a license. The Eppendorf® Thermal
Cycler is an Authorized Thermal Cycler and may be used with PCR licenses available from Applied
Biosystems. Its use with Authorized Reagents also provides a limited PCR license in accordance with
the label rights accompanying such reagents.
Eppendorf® and Mastercycler® are registered trademarks of Eppendorf AG.
Ivek Corporation (Booth 127)
Launches Two New Products
AutoPipettor
IVEK’s AutoPipettor operates by the same principle as a hand-
held pipette, but offers enhanced liquid aspirating, dispensing and
aliquoting performance due to a close-fitting ceramic-on-ceramic
piston and cylinder set. The piston is coupled to and driven by a
stepper motor linear actuator that creates tightly controlled piston
motion, yielding outstanding accuracy, precision and reliability.
Displacement Pump
IVEK’s growing line of Displacement Pumps accommodates fluid
volumes ranging from sub-microliter through 5mL. Various actuator
sizes (NEMA 8, 11, 14, 17), lead screw pitches, ceramic piston
sizes, valve options, sensors, encoders and port configurations
are available to allow customization for numerous fluidic protocols.
Optional wash ports are available to handle aggressive fluids.
Ceramic-on-ceramic piston and guide bearings provide significantly
enhanced seal life.