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.

Hamilton Storage Technologies    Hopkinton, MA 01748
Aug 21, 2009 Able to handle microplates or variety of tube sizes, automated -80°C Sample Access Manager (SAM) offers sample format flexibility, cherry-picking, and tracking. Included sample management software provides functionality and documentation to support chain of custody and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements. In addition to range of reports and access control functions, SAM lets users safely store compounds and biological samples with back-up reports to document information details.

Caliper Life Sciences, Inc.    Hopkinton, MA 01748
Jul 10, 2009 Staccato Protein Workstation is designed to address bottlenecks in characterization of biological therapeutics and biogenerics according to requirements of QbD approaches. It incorporates Sciclone ALH 3000 for automated liquid handling, Twister II for microplate handling, and LabChip GXII, which analyzes protein size, concentration, and purity for microfluidic protein characterization. Various accessories for workflow automation are also included.

Testing Machines, Inc.    Islandia, NY 11749
May 19, 2009 Inteded for laboratory use, TS-4 comes in Standard and ISJ (interchangeable seal jaws) versions and is used to prepare heat seal samples for measurement of sealing strength of various substrates. Foot pedal automatically cycles sealing jaws, while load cell system measures and displays total force applied to film sample. For efficient operation, compact unit features microprocessor control of temperature, cycle rate, and dwell time.

Hamilton Storage Technologies    Hopkinton, MA 01748
May 18, 2009 Suited for high-throughput screening labs in drug discovery research, asmServerST active sample management system integrates SealTite(TM) technology for automatic microplate lidding and unlidding. SealTite features stainless steel lids that form liquid-tight seal, eliminating risk of contamination. System delivers secure, high-capacity storage and tracking of compounds in microplate format and maintains sample integrity at temperatures from ambient to -20°C.

Buehler, Ltd.    Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Apr 28, 2009 EcoMet® 300 Grinder-Polisher can be used alone for manual grinding applications or combined with AutoMet® 300 Power Head for semi-automatic applications. Units feature variable speed controls, membrane keypad, LED lighting, retractable water hose, quick release chuck, replaceable bowl liner, and 360º bowl rinse system. Metallographic grinder-polishing tools provide versatility to prepare anything from single simple sample to multiple, unique geometry shaped samples.

Teledyne Tekmar    Mason, OH 45040
Mar 27, 2009 Atomx automated VOC sample prep system combines autosampler and purge and trap into one instrument for analyzing VOCs in soils and waters. It can also perform automated methanol extractions and incorporates standard dosing valve for variable volume selection. Torch utilizes static pressure concentration (SPC) for analysis of Total Organic Carbon (TOC)/Total Nitrogen (TN) using high-temperature combustion. It features built-in autosampler with 3 vial rack choices and PC-driven control.

Thermo Fisher Scientific    Waltham, MA 02454
Nov 06, 2008 Designed for HAAKE PolyLab OS/QC measuring extruder systems, Thermo Scientific Sample Sizer lets users automatically generate specimens in different shapes and sizes for chemical, mechanical, or optical testing. Polymer mixtures can be directly converted after being compounded to solid and geometrically well-defined test specimen profiles. Featuring plug-and-play operation, module is equipped with exchangeable vacuum calibration device with water cooling and adjustable take-off speed.

Malvern Instruments Inc.    Westborough, MA 01581
Sep 11, 2008 Offering sample preparation and loading, measurement set-up and operation, and data analysis and reporting, Kinexus delivers high performance measurement in complex materials such as particulate, macromolecular, and multiphase systems. It features applications-led interface, rSpace software, and rMotion drive. Kinexus pro is designed for routine and research applications, while Kinexus ultra suits low torque applications such as weakly-structured and small volume sample measurements.