Artel Hosts Workshop at LabAutomation2011
Highlights importance of data integrity and robust assay results in automated liquid handling
Westbrook, ME (January 19, 2011) - Artel, the worldwide leader in liquid handling quality assurance, will present a workshop providing guidance on validation and optimization for the Tecan Freedom EVO Liquid Handling platform. This workshop, which will be held on January 31 during the LabAutomation2011 conference in Palm Springs, will give automation specialists a better understanding of the relationship between liquid handler equipment configurations and their impact on pipetting accuracy and precision.
"Our goal in presenting this workshop is to give laboratory professionals the tools to better understand the factors that can critically influence liquid handler performance, so they know what to expect and what to look for with regard to their own liquid handling equipment," said Kevin Khovananth, Applications Specialist for Artel. "The Tecan EVO is a flexible instrument that can tackle a broad range of applications, utilizing a variety of configurations depending on the pipetting task required. We've collected data - both precision (CV) and accuracy reports - that we're excited to share with our laboratory colleagues at LabAutomation."
Workshop participants will examine accuracy and precision data relating to a variety of equipment configurations gathered using the Artel MVS® (Multichannel Verification System). Attendees will be able to see first-hand data showing how various factors - such as tip type, tip size, syringe volume and tubing size - affect volume transfer performance of Tecan automated liquid handlers. The workshop, which will be led by Khovananth, will provide useful tips on how to optimize each channel on a Tecan automated liquid handler to ensure accurate and precise performance tailored to specific assay needs. In addition to getting a glimpse at the latest capabilities of Tecan's Freedom EVO liquid handling platform, attendees will also get an exclusive look at how Tecan uses the Artel MVS system as part of the Installation Qualification in non-clinical reference laboratories.
"Tecan understands the importance of data integrity in the lab and the central role played by automated liquid handlers," said Kirby Pilcher, President of Artel. "By thoroughly understanding their automated liquid handlers, and the factors that affect performance, laboratories can take steps to measurably improve quality, productivity and data integrity."
Using Artel's proprietary ratiometric photometry technology, which measures light absorption by two specially formulated dyes to verify delivered volume for each dispensing channel of a liquid handler, the MVS provides performance measurements of up to 384 channels in one rapid procedure. The MVS technology will also be demonstrated in Artel's booth (#551) at LabAutomation2011, January 29-February 2.
About Artel
Artel is the worldwide leader in liquid handling quality assurance. Artel manufactures the most accurate, precise and easy-to-use systems for ensuring data integrity in any process requiring liquid volume measurement. Artel systems, based on proprietary Ratiometric Photometry, conform to ISO 8655-7 and provide NIST-traceable results to ensure reproducible data and regulatory compliance. In addition, Artel provides liquid handling quality assurance support and consultation services including on-site Pipetting Technique Training and Quality Management Certification for pipette users and laboratory managers, and Liquid Handler Performance Verification services for automated laboratories. Since 1982, Artel technology has been proven in daily use in thousands of laboratories including pharmaceutical, clinical, forensic, public health and environmental. Leading institutions such as Amgen, ARUP, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene, Centers for Disease Control, DuPont, Eli Lilly, FBI, Genentech, Genomic Health, Mayo Clinic, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Merck, Pfizer, Procter & Gamble and U.S. FDA depends on Artel technology to help them meet their objectives for quality and productivity. For more information, contact Artel at 25 Bradley Drive, Westbrook, ME 04092; Tel: 207-854-0860; Fax: 207-854-0867; Website: www.artel-usa.com.
About Tecan US
Tecan (www.tecan.com) is a leading global provider of laboratory instruments and solutions in biopharmaceuticals, forensics, and clinical diagnostics. The company specializes in the development, production and distribution of instruments and automated workflow solutions for laboratories in the life sciences sector. Its clients include pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, university research departments, forensic and diagnostic laboratories. As an original equipment manufacturer, Tecan is also a leader in developing and manufacturing OEM instruments and components that are then distributed by partner companies. Founded in Switzerlandin 1980, the company has manufacturing, research and development sites in both Europe and North America and maintains a sales and service network in 52 countries.
