Covaris, Inc    Woburn, MA 01801
May 03, 2013 Able to process sample volumes from microliters to liters with true continuous flow process, FS220-M supports scaling of such application areas as nanosuspensions, liposomes, and emulsions from early Discovery phase work to First-In-Human studies. Along with non-contact, isothermal Adaptive Focused Acoustics (AFA) process, system incorporates dissolved oxygen monitoring and thermal design that offer processing capability required for Formulation and novel Drug Delivery systems.

SPEX SamplePrep LLC    Metuchen, NJ 08840
Jan 03, 2013 Designed to simplify safe and effective QuEChERS Sample Preparation, 1500 ShaQer™ agitates up to 6 samples simultaneously (compared to 2 by hand). Vertical clamp movement optimizes extraction, and there is no variation in agitating process. This ensures equal extraction conditions for all samples. Unit is also capable of accommodating various tube sizes and shapes.

Mocon    Minneapolis, MN 55428
Oct 19, 2012 Developed for use with OX-TRAN® Model 2/61 Oxygen Permeation Test System, RACK-6™ offers separate 6-cell conditioning unit which enables flexible or rigid packages to be brought to equilibrium offline before moving them to OX-TRAN Model 2/61 for final test results. Container Transfer Units allow individual package transfer from conditioning unit to testing unit. Supplied with 12 CTUs, RACK-6 system allows for 6 samples to be conditioned while 6 samples are tested on OX-TRAN Model 2/61.

Life Technologies Corporation    Carlsbad, CA 92008
Oct 05, 2012 GlobalFiler™ Express features 24 genetic markers, optimizing ability to recover information from forensic samples. Designed solely for forensic or paternity use, DNA kit increases discrimination power by up to 9 orders of magnitude to accelerate comparisons of forensic data and resolve crimes. Portfolio includes GlobalFiler Express kit for reference sample processing and GlobalFiler kit for casework evidence. Proprietary chemistry enables 48 samples to be processed in under 2 hr.

Labconco Corp.    Kansas City, MO 64132 2696
Aug 15, 2012 CentriVap Complete houses every component needed to begin processing multiple samples in diverse laboratory applications. Concentrator and -50°C Cold Trap, both standard components, help protect vacuum pump from corrosive effects of vapors and fumes as they evaporate from samples. Other features include aluminum rotor that holds up to 40 microcentrifuge tubes and 108, 12-13 mm tubes; chemical-resistant diaphragm pump; and CentriZap(TM) Strobe Light.

WaferGen Biosystems, Inc.    Fremont, CA 94538
Jul 20, 2012 MyDesign enables users to dispense assays in variety of configurations to minimize experiment design time. System also makes possible accurate high-throughput qPCR gene expression and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotyping projects. It is intended for use with SmartChip Real-Time PCR System that allows profiling and validating of molecular biomarkers, microRNA and mRNA gene expression profiling, and SNP genotyping.

Waters Corp.    Milford, MA 01757
Jul 12, 2012 Optimizing laboratory analysis of mycotoxins, DON-NIV(TM) WB Immunoaffinity (IA) column simultaneously screens for deoxynivalenol (DON) and nivalenol (NIV), trichothecene mycotoxins produced by fusarium molds. System also features liquid chromatography analysis, to recover most DON and NIV, and maximizes productivity of research laboratories. It uses monoclonal antibody technology for sample preparation. Column also meets EU regulations for recovery of DON in human food and livestock feeds.

Roche Diagnostics    Indianapolis, IN 46256
Jul 09, 2012 Capable of throughput rates up to 450 tubes/hr, cobas p 312 pre-analytical system performs sample registration, sorting, decapping, and archiving of all sample tubes - chemistry, immunoassay, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis - for entire laboratory (including non-Roche equipment). This stand-alone, front-end automation system offers vendor-neutral sample management for labs with limited floor space.

Rubicon Genomics, Inc.    Ann Arbor, MI 48108
May 25, 2012 Leveraging patented DNA repair and ligation methods, ThruPLEX-FD Kits deliver sensitive sequencing of plasma, formalin-fixed, ChIP, and other fragmented DNA in 2 hours. Systems use 1-tube, 3-step process without intermediate purifications, transfers, columns, or gels, enabling technician to prepare 192 samples/day. Validated for use with samples as small as 50 pg, ThruPLEX-FD is available as 48-reaction, 12-index kits for sequencing on Illumina® HiSeq®, MiSeq®, and Genome Analyzer instruments.

CEM Corp.    Matthews, NC 28106
Mar 22, 2012 Suited for food testing, pharmaceutical, and consumer product industries, MARS(TM) 6 Microwave Sample Preparation System features One Touch(TM) software and sensor technology, which reduces system programming to selecting method that matches sample type. System recognizes vessel types and automatically programs parameters needed for complete digestions. Controlling 1,800 W of power, PowerMAX(TM) Technology ensures maximum amount of microwave energy is constantly delivered to sample for optimal reaction.

SPEX SamplePrep LLC    Metuchen, NJ 08840
Jan 26, 2012 Employing design for vigorous up-and-down grinding motion, 2020 Geno/Grinder® integrates with all automated robotic systems and has complete cycle time of 2 min or less. Clamp accommodates various titer plates, vials, as well as all standard SPE plates and is suited for high-throughput processing of samples for isolation of nucleic acids (RNA/DNA), enzymes, yeast, proteins, and bacteria. Samples can be pulverized with or without buffer using variety of grinding media.

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Air Quality Instruments    Franklin, MA 02038
Nov 03, 2011 Available in 0.5 and 1.0 mL sizes, Matrix Amber 2D barcoded tubes are composed of Virgin Class IV Medical Grade Polypropylene and feature permanently etched unique barcode. Amber color protects against effects of UV light while allowing users to gauge liquid levels inside tube. Standard red caps prevent auto-luminescence and minimize light penetration. All sterile, DNase/RNase-free tubes are compatible with 2D barcode readers, handheld de-cappers, freezer racks, and automated instruments.

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Air Quality Instruments    Franklin, MA 02038
Oct 26, 2011 Ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers of Revco UxF Series feature intuitive on-board computer, which incorporates icon-driven touchscreen control panel that provides access to monitoring and control information. Visual display provides users with at-a-glance understanding of health for entire freezer. Event log with automatic, real-time alerting, health monitoring system, and controlled access options provide constant updates on integrity and health of stored samples.

Thermo Electron Corporation / Molecular Spectroscopy    Madison, WI 53711-4495
Aug 23, 2011 With treated diatomaceous earth stationary phase and formats to handle a number of sample volumes, HyperSep(TM) SLE facilitates processing and extraction of samples from complex biological matrices. Solution offers chromatographic sample preparation option, and functionality enables sample background reduction for improved concentration on desired analytes. Solid supported liquid/liquid extraction (SLE) solution also promotes analyte purity and can prevent complications.

Rockwood Manufacturing Co., Inc.    Rockwood, PA 15557
Aug 08, 2011 Key operated from outside with turn piece on inside, LP Series integrates contemporary postmount style door pull with deadbolt locking system. Cylinder and thumbturn location eliminates physical strain when locking and unlocking, while design facilitates mounting. Able to be used on multiple swinging and sliding door types, product can incorporate Yale® 1109 rim cylinder or Yale K680 SFIC housing or be provided without cylinder. Multiple locking options and custom sizes are available.

Seward Limited    Worthing BN14 8NL  United Kingdom
May 25, 2011 Stomacher® 80 Biomaster paddle blenders feature strainer bags that are gamma irradiated sterile and allow individual processing of large numbers of tissue samples for primary cell preparation. Included bags feature strainer element with 0.5 mm pore size that generates homogenous cell suspension. This allows cells to pass through pores of central straining matrix and prevents contamination with undigested extracellular material, which can block pipettes.

Harvard Apparatus, Inc.    Holliston, MA 01746 1371
Apr 19, 2011 Designed for purification of 10-150 µL samples in single column or high-throughput 96- or 384-well formats, SpinColumns(TM) are suited for desalting, removing unbound markers, and for purifying proteins, peptides, and DNA. Placed into centrifuge tube or plate rotator, units spin for up to 2 min for separating samples, while column material binds and purifies sample based on size, shape, chemical composition, or charge. Products can be pre-filled with selection of chromatographic materials.

Axiom Analytical, Inc.    Irvine, CA 92714
Nov 16, 2010 Model FCV-150 fiber-optic coupled cuvette sampling system is compatible with Fourier Transform Infrared and dispersive spectrometers operating in NIR and UV-Vis spectral regions. System's sampling region accommodates cuvettes with path lengths from 1-50 mm as well as preheating zone, providing for rapid interchange of up to 15 samples. Use of fiber-optic coupling enables sample analysis in fume hood or in other locations separated from spectroscopic analyzer.

WaferGen Biosystems, Inc.    Fremont, CA 94538
May 03, 2010 To accelerate biomarker validation using gene expression and genotyping, SmartChip Multi-Sample Dispenser can load up to 384 samples or sample replicates on one SmartChip with its 5,184 nanowells. It can potentially shorten drug development process while simultaneously enabling comprehensive biomarker discovery and validation. By removing bottlenecks created from switching between technologies, discovery and validation functions on same platform accelerate drug development.

Thwing-Albert Instrument Co.    West Berlin, NJ 08091
Dec 21, 2009 Alfa 240-7B Pneumatic Sample Cutter prepares test samples up to 10 x 10 in. using easy loading, interchangeable steel rule dies to cut samples. Able to produce 7 tons of cutting pressure, 240-7B air-operated cutter works with paper, tissue paper, plastics, fabrics, rubber, heavy papers, cardboard, and foils. Measuring 12 x 19 x 13 in., large selection of dies is available to meet individual testing requirements.