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Sample Manager supports chain of custody and 21 CFR Part 11.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:38:36 -0500

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.

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Workstation automates protein sample preparation/analysis.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:33:07 -0500

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.

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Digital Heat Sealer facilitates sample preparation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 19 May 2009 08:32:06 -0500

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.

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Automated System seals, stores, tracks microplate compounds.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 18 May 2009 08:40:08 -0500

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.

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Grinder Polisher/Power Head streamline sample preparation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:28:49 -0500

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.

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Analytical Instruments simplify VOC and TOC/TN measurement.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:38:06 -0500

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.

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Sample Sizer enhances measuring extruder systems.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:18:59 -0500

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.

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Rotational Rheometer guides users through each step.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:34:18 -0500

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.

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Sample Preparation Kit facilitates systems biology studies.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:56:19 -0500

Based on systems biology sample preparation method, ProteoSolve-SB Pressure Cycling Technology-dependent kit provides simultaneous extraction, isolation, and fractionation of nucleic acids, proteins, and lipids from animal and plant samples routinely used in laboratory research. Kit contains proprietary reagents, consumable processing containers, and instructions for use, and is intended to be used with Company's patented PCT Sample Preparation System.

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Grinder-Polisher offers manual or semi-automatic operation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:37:50 -0500

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.

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Sample Preparation System targets NMR laboratories.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:37:27 -0500

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.

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DNA Extraction Kits are tailored for specific applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 07:36:15 -0500

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.

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Storage Medium stabilizes RNA at room temperature.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 07:33:23 -0500

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.

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Automated System handles solid- to liquid-phase sample prep.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 06:27:53 -0500

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.

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Microwave System provides tissue embedding in specimens.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 07:45:52 -0500

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.

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Grinding/Pulverizing Mill is suited for sample preparation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 07:52:37 -0500

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.

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RNAi Screening System uses viral delivery method.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 07:52:04 -0500

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.

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Centrifuge System offers 3 L capacity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 07:37:26 -0500

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.

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Universal Controller aids continuous flow isotope ratio MS.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 07:36:59 -0500

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.

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Dry Baths measure 8.5 in. wide x 10 in. deep x 4 in. tall.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 07:37:47 -0500

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.

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