Absorbance Detector integrates with liquid handling system.
Press Release Summary:
Filter-based Absorbance Detector ALP automated labware positioner fits on deck of Biomek FX Liquid Handling System. For use with 96- and 384-well plates, instrument performs endpoint, kinetic, linear-scan, and area-scan measurements in 340-750 nm wavelength range. It features on-board shaking and temperature control. Top of detector can be used for microtiter plate positions to conserve valuable deck space.
Original Press Release:
New On-Deck Absorbance Detector Expands Biomek® FX Capability
Fullerton, California, February, 2003 - Beckman Coulter announces a new absorbance detector for its Biomek FX Liquid Handling System. The filter-based Absorbance Detector ALP (automated labware positioner) is specially designed to fit on the deck of the Biomek FX, for easy integration with the system. In addition, the top of the detector can be used for microtiter plate positions to conserve valuable deck space. The Absorbance Detector ALP is ideal for a wide range of life science applications, including colorimetric reporter assays, ELISAs and protein quantification assays. For use with 96- and 384-well plates, the versatile instrument performs endpoint, kinetic, linear scan and area scan measurements in the 340 - 750nm wavelength range. It also features on-board shaking and temperature control. "This flexible new Absorbance Detector ALP for the Biomek FX enables us to provide our customers with a completely automated on-deck solution from sample prep through detection." explained Matt Maloney, Product Marketing Manager for Beckman Coulter. Biomek FX has the highest capacity deck space available today, allowing application-specific devices to operate directly on the deck while a unique gripper moves entire stacks of plates. The system's interchangeable ALPs allow maximum flexibility while providing precise configuration and positioning of functional devices on the worksurface. Beckman Coulter, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of instrument systems, chemistries and supplies that simplify and automate laboratory processes. At the forefront of medical discovery, in clinical research and through the often life-saving process of clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter's 200,000 installed systems provide essential biomedical intelligence to enhance health care around the world. Based in Fullerton, California the company's anmual sales for 2002 totaled $2.06 billion with 62 percent of this amount generated by recurring revenue from supplies, test kits and services. For more information, access the Beckman Coulter World Wide Web Information Service at www.beckmancoulter.com or call (800) 742-2345 (U.S.). Fax (800) 643-4366 (U.S.). From outside the U.S. call (714) 871-4848, or Fax (714) 773-6611.
