Automated Liquid Handling System has intuitive interface.
Press Release Summary:
Powered by Maestro software, Zephyr is designed to eliminate labor-intensive manual processes. Automated, entry-level, bench top liquid handling workstation provides researchers with scaleable system that fits into space-constrained laboratories. Along with preconfigured preclinical, bioanalytical, and genomic applications, system comes with operator interface that guides researchers through set-up process and initial use.
Original Press Release:
Caliper Life Sciences Introduces Zephyr Automated Liquid Handling System
Caliper Continues to Address Market Demand; Entry-Level Workstation Offers Pre-Configured Applications to Increase Ease of Use
HOPKINTON, Mass., Sept. 18 -- Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:CALP) today introduced the Zephyr automated liquid handling workstation at the Society for Biomolecular Sciences (SBS) conference and exhibition in Seattle. Zephyr is an entry-level, bench top system that combines Caliper's proven liquid handling technology with a strong emphasis on applications.
Designed to eliminate labor-intensive manual processes, Zephyr provides researchers with an easy-to-use, scaleable, cost-effective system that increases productivity and walk-away time while fitting into increasingly space-constrained laboratories. Powered by Maestro software, also launched at SBS, Zephyr includes an intuitive operator interface that guides researchers through the set-up process and initial use. Zephyr also includes pre- configured preclinical, bioanalytical and genomic applications to further ensure that researchers immediately experience the advantages of the system.
"Researchers should not spend countless hours on manual processes that could easily be automated or on learning new complex systems," said Auro Nair, Ph.D., vice president of worldwide marketing and North American sales, Caliper Life Sciences. "Zephyr nearly eliminates the training process and puts the emphasis back on research by allowing scientists-at all levels of the discovery process -- to focus on the science. This is another example of Caliper's commitment to providing technologies that enhance the productivity of research across the continuum of drug discovery and development."
The Zephyr workstation is currently on display at the 12th annual Society for Biomolecular Sciences conference and exhibition in Seattle. For additional information, please visit Caliper Life Sciences at booth 607 or attend Caliper's press briefing on Monday, September 18 at 1:00 p.m., room 304, Washington State Convention Center.
About Caliper Life Sciences
Caliper Life Sciences is a leading provider of drug discovery and life sciences research solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. With its recent acquisitions of NovaScreen Biosciences and Xenogen Corporation, Caliper has positioned itself to transform drug discovery and development through a keen focus on clinically relevant experimentation. Caliper's products and services, assembled from a leading portfolio of microfluidics, liquid handling, and imaging technologies, span in vitro and in vivo experimentation and address key issues on the critical path of drug discovery and development. More information about Caliper can be found at www.caliperLS.com.
Caliper is a registered trademark, and Zephyr and Maestro are trademarks of Caliper Life Sciences, Inc.
CONTACT: Michele Boudreau of Caliper Life Sciences, +1-650-279-2088 or michele.boudreau@caliperLS.com; or Stacey Holifield or Melissa Bruno of Schwartz Communications, +1-781-684-0770 or caliper@schwartz-pr.com, for Caliper Life Sciences
