Buehler, Ltd.
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Jul 11, 2008 Equipped with variable-speed heavy-duty motors, EcoMet® 250 Metallographic Grinder-Polisher can be used alone for manual grinding applications, or it can be combined with AutoMet® 250 Power Head for semi-automatic applications. Unit includes sealed membrane keypad controls, cast iron base construction, LED lighting, retractable water hose, quick release chuck, replaceable bowl liner, and 360º bowl rinse system. Finish is stain, chip, and corrosion resistant.

Varian, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Mar 19, 2008 Combining robotics, solid phase extraction, HPLC separation, and collection, Model 7800-AP delivers purified, concentrated fractions into standard NMR tubes ready for analysis. System fully automates entire NMR sample preparation workflow from raw samples to purified fractions reconstituted in NMR-compliant solvents and tubes. While compatible with flow probes, system allows user to purify and prepare samples offline. All aspects of operation are controlled by computer software.

ZyGEM Corp. Ltd.
Hamilton   New Zealand
Mar 07, 2008 Extraction reagent kits, prepGEM(TM) and forensicGEM(TM), leverage thermophilic enzyme properties to conduct DNA extraction in single closed tube. PrepGEM(TM) kits enable high-throughput DNA extraction of 384 animal tissue samples in less than 30 min, while ForensicGEM(TM) kits, designed for use at crime scenes, provide PCR-ready DNA extraction of 96 samples in 20 min. Kits are non-toxic and can be used with off-the-shelf robotic systems to automate sample processing.

Biomtrica®, Inc.
San Diego, CA CA 92121
Jan 31, 2008 Eliminating need for cold storage and shipping, RNAstable(TM) forms thermo-stable barrier, securely shrink-wrapping RNA samples to protect them from degradation. To store RNA, researchers pipette samples directly into tube or well of RNAstable and let dry. Sample recovery requires just adding water. Recovered samples can be used directly in applications such as qRT-PCR, bioanalyzer and microarray analysis, end-point PCR, gel analysis, and cDNA synthesis.

Brinkmann Instruments, Inc.
Westbury, NY 11590
Jan 03, 2008 Metrohm 815 Robotic Soliprep is designed for preparation of samples from solid to liquid phase in fields of ion chromatography, HPLC, ICP, trace metal analysis, titrimetric, and direct measurement applications. It delivers flexibility to accurately add solvents, homogenize, filter, dilute, and transfer solutions to sealed vials. System can even titrate or measure directly without user intervention. While facilitating routine sample prep work, system also promotes reproducibility.

Leica Microsystems AG
  Switzerland
Nov 01, 2007 Leica EM AMW is combination of monomode microwave chamber and automatic reagent changer that minimizes manual effort and time from specimen dehydration to polymerization. It automatically guides reagents into chamber that contains specimens, bringing them into contact with correct fluid, and allows user to configure up to 99 programs and define unlimited number of temperature curves. Software-controlled, non-contact infrared sensor controls and monitors temperature.

SPEX SamplePrep LLC
Metuchen, NJ 08840
Sep 19, 2007 Featuring touch screen interface, removable control panel, and self-diagnostics, Model 6870 Freezer/Mill® can be used on samples that cannot be ground at ambient temperatures such as polymers, wood, bone, hair, rubber, and plant/animal tissue. It embrittles samples by immersing grinding vial in liquid nitrogen, and then pulverizes them with magnetically driven impactor. Applications include DNA/RNA extraction, diffraction studies of soft materials, and pharmaceutical research.

Sigma-Aldrich Co., Inc.
Milwaukee, WI 53209
Sep 05, 2007 Requiring minimal reagent preparation, shRNA-based LentiExpress accelerates high-throughput RNAi screening. Optimization Plate lets researcher add desired number of cells to each well, continue with optional selection/addition of small molecules, and proceed directly to desired assay for gene silencing or loss-of-function. MISSION LentiExpress Human Kinase shRNA set consists of 3,109 pre-arrayed lentiviral clones harboring shRNA sequences for 673 human kinase genes.

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Waltham, MA 02454
Jul 19, 2007 Designed for GC, LC, and elemental analyzers coupled with isotope ratio mass spectrometers, ConFlo IV Universal Interface enables immediate switching between up to 3 sample preparation devices. It includes smartEA(TM) mode, which allows automated pre-evaluation and adjustment of sample gas intensities. Along with flexible, computer controlled auto-dilution of sample and reference gases, software also controls stand-by and start-up of Thermo Scientific TRACE GC and Flash EA modes.

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Waltham, MA 02454
Jul 19, 2007 Suited for sample preparation processes, Heraeus® Multifuge® 3 Plus Centrifuge Series comes with 9 swinging-bucket rotor configurations and 7 fixed-angle rotors. Carbon fiber rotors allow for g-forces, delivering 14 x 50 mL conical tubes, 8 x 50 mL conical tubes at over 24,000 g, 6 x 250 mL bottles at 18,500 g, 48 x 1.5/2 mL at over 24,000 g, and 28 x 50 mL conical tubes. For blood tube processing, adapters deliver capacity of 108 x 5 or 7 mL and 84 x 10 mL collection tubes.

Torrey Pines Scientific, Inc.
San Marcos, CA 92069
Mar 01, 2007 Capable of handling large variety of sample blocks, Model IC30 (-10°C to 100°C) and Model IC30XT (-20°C to 100°C) dry baths can freeze, chill, or heat 0.5-50 ml centrifuge tubes, 4-250 ml round-bottom flasks, test tubes, vials, and assay plates. Peltier-Driven IC30's have digital display and control to 1°C, 30-day countdown timer in hr/minutes/sec, data logger, and RS232 I/O port to collect data or control units by computer.

DiaSys Corp.
Waterbury, CT 06702
Dec 07, 2006 Without need for ethyl acetate or ether derived products, Parasep SF facilitates clean and efficient concentration of helminth ova and larvae as well as protozoal cysts and oocysts. Product's dual filter technology removes fecal debris and solubilizes fat content to prevent interference with resulting sediment. Providing clean sample with recovery of all parasite stages, Parasep also reduces operator risk and promotes safe disposal.

Varian, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Nov 22, 2006 Bond Elut® Plexa(TM) polymeric solid phase extraction products deliver streamlined sample preparation process to pharmaceutical researchers involved in clinical and preclinical studies. Polymeric design, featuring hydroxylated exterior and polarity gradient within pores, maximizes extract cleanliness and analyte recovery, resulting in optimal analytical sensitivity and data quality.

FEI Co.
Hillsboro, OR 97124-5830
Sep 01, 2006 Helios NanoLab(TM) DualBeam(TM) features ultra-high resolution field emission scanning electron microscope (SEM) column combined with Sidewinder(TM) focused ion beam (FIB) column and gas chemistries to provide imaging resolution and contrast in DualBeam system. Small DualBeam platform enables 3D characterization, analysis, and image reconstruction applications, nano-prototyping (fabrication and testing) capabilities, and advanced sample preparation abilities.

SciLabware (formerly Barloworld Scientific)
Staffordshire ST15 0SA  United Kingdom
Jun 29, 2006 Suited for use on bench or in incubators, SSM3 produces gentle 3D gyratory rocking action for low foaming agitation, DNA extractions, staining, and de-staining procedures. Its 3° to 12° angle of tilt can be moved to any position by hand to optimize mixing of vessels. Along with digital speed control, unit features built-in timer, 9.25 in.² platform, and 5-70 rpm speed range. Optional SM3/1 tier system is available; each tier is held in place by magnets.

Caliper Life Sciences, Inc.
Hopkinton, MA 01748
Jun 21, 2006 Tabletop Models TPW3 and APW3 Tablet and Active Ingredient Processing Workstations perform fully automated sample preparation for common pharmaceutical development and quality assurance tests in regulatory compliant manner. System delivers precise control over dispersing and extracting, with gravimetric confirmation that assures liquid dispense accuracy. Units confirm to ATSM and USP requirements for volumetric delivery, precision, and accuracy.

Leica Microsystems, Inc.
Bannockburn, IL 60015
Apr 12, 2006 Model EM PACT2 Freezer is designed to help researchers achieve reproducible results for localization and characterization of organelles and subcellular components. High-pressure system allows freezing up to 200 µm into specimen for subsequent sectioning and observation, and menu-driven color touchscreen guides user through fresh to frozen process in 5 sec. After freezing, pressure and temperature curves can be observed, stored, and downloaded to PC.

Perma Pure Inc.
Toms River, NJ 08754
Mar 10, 2006 Housed in NEMA 4X rated enclosure, GASS(TM)-2040 prepares gas samples for analysis, removing acid mists, coalescable liquids, water, and particulates without altering concentrations of analyte gases such as CO, CO2, HCl, NOX, O2 and SO2. It processes samples containing 50% water at rates of up to 25 L/min, removing particulates as small as 1 µm, and reducing water content to dew point of -25°C. Heated coalescing filter with automatic drain removes acid mists before drying.

Varian, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Feb 06, 2006 OMIX® micro extraction solid phase extraction formats for bioanalytical research feature monolithic sorbent technology that allows for extractions with low elution volumes. OMIX micro extraction pipette tips enable vacuum-free SPE processing of biofluid samples directly in pipette tips. OMIX 96-well plate is designed to process small sample volumes in SBS-compatible device which interfaces with standard 96-well liquid-handling equipment.

Valco Instrument Co., Inc.
Houston, TX 77255
Jan 30, 2006 Built around syringe-free, bi-directional, positive displacement pump, Cheminert M Series includes Model M10 with flow range of 10 nl to 10 ml and Model M50 with range of 50 µl to 50 ml. Wizard format eliminates math calculations and external charts. Users enter dilution ratio and final volume, and correct volume is calculated and automatically dispensed. Multiposition stream selection valve can be integrated with pump for multi-solvent applications.