Software offers well-to-well sample tracking.
Press Release Summary:
Biomek FX System Software v2.5, for liquid handling platform, provides sample tracking capability that builds records of where each sample moved during method runs. Record can be exported to spreadsheets for run verification and documentation. Real-time accuracy of tracking allows on the fly hit picking, enabling creation of sample subsets based on run data. In case of run interruption, software preserves data and produces sample-tracking report up to stopping point.
Original Press Release:
New Biomek® FX Software Offers Well-to-Well Sample Tracking
Fullerton, California. September, 2002 - Beckman Coulter, Inc. introduces Biomek FX System Software Version 2.5 for its advanced liquid handling platform. This new release provides a sophisticated sample tracking capability that builds a record of exactly where each sample moved, down to exact well locations, during the method run. This record can then be easily exported to a spreadsheet for run verification and documentation. The real-time accuracy of the tracking allows on-the-fly hit picking, enabling the creation of sample subsets based on run data. Sample tracking documentation is useful in ensuring that all steps in a method are performed. In the event of a run interruption, the new Biomek FX software will preserve the data and produce a sample tracking report up to the stopping point. The Biomek FX System software is easy to program and incorporates an intuitive user interface. The system's flexible programming enables a choice of built-in options which are provided in graphical pallets. The setup process mirrors the logical manual setup process, with easy-to-understand programming language and structure. "The addition of sample tracking to our system software is a significant enhancement," commented Jason Fawcett. Product Marketing Manager for Beckman Coulter. "In combination with the system's other capabilities, we can offer our users unmatched liquid handling flexibility." Beckman Coulter. Inc. is a global biomedical company, headquartered in Fullerton, California. The company develops and markets instruments, chemistries, software and supplies that simplify and automate laboratory processes throughout the biomedical testing continuum. Through pioneering medical research and drug discovery, specialty testing and patient care diagnostics. Beckman Coulter supports all phases of the battle against disease. Annual sales for the company totaled $2 billion in 2001, with 62% 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.
