Microfluidic Expert Dolomite Launches Novel Surface Coating Agent for Improved Droplet Microfluidics
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Royston, UK (27th March 2012) - After the successful launch of Pico-Surf(TM) surfactants earlier this year, Dolomite, a world leader in the design and manufacture of microfluidic systems and devices, has announced the release of Pico-Glide(TM), a novel surface coating agent facilitating advances in droplet microfluidics.
Developed by Sphere Fluidics Limited, Pico-Glide(TM) is the latest addition to Dolomite's range of Specialist Chemicals which includes general oils and surfactants, interface stabilisation agents as well as surface coating agents. The easy-to-use agent is suitable for treatment of both glass and PDMS microfluidic channels to create a uniform and dense fluorophilic layer ensuring improved droplet performance and stability.
Available in 5ml, 10ml and 25ml, Pico-Glide(TM) can be used together with Dolomite's range of Droplet Junction Chips benefiting a wide range of applications including biotechnology, DNA analysis and cell studies.
For further information on Dolomite's Specialist Chemicals as well as the complete portfolio of microfluidic products including chips, connectors/ interconnects, pumps, valves and custom devices please visit www.dolomite-microfluidics.com.
The Dolomite Centre Limited
Established in 2005 as the world's first Microfluidic Application Centre, Dolomite focused on working with customers to turn their concepts for microfluidic applications into reality. Today, Dolomite is the world leader in solving microfluidic problems. With offices in the UK and US and distributors throughout the rest of the world, its clients range from universities developing leading-edge analytical equipment, to manufacturers of chemical, life sciences and clinical diagnostics systems.
Dolomite is pioneering the use of microfluidic devices for small-scale fluid control and analysis, enabling manufacturers to develop more compact, cost-effective and powerful instruments. By combining specialist glass, quartz and ceramic technologies with knowledge of high performance microfluidics, Dolomite is able to provide solutions for a broad range of application areas including environmental monitoring, clinical diagnostics, food and beverage, nuclear, agriculture, petrochemical, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and chemicals. Furthermore Dolomite's in-house micro-fabrication facilities that include clean rooms and precision glass processing facilities allow to prototype and test all solutions rapidly which ensures a faster development cycle and reduces the time to market.
For more information please visit www.dolomite-microfluidics.com.
The Dolomite Centre Ltd
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Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5TW, UK
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The Dolomite Centre Limited
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Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5HW, UK
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