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Jun 1, 2002 10:00 am
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Here is an introductory article from LC/GC that discusses automation of sample prep for genomics. Perhaps you might find it useful as you begin your search. ...
David Wells
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Jun 1, 2002 6:16 pm
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The Beckman FX and B2000 are excellent choices for nucleic acid purification. Promega has been working closely with Beckman to develop integrated solutions...
I think an orbital shaker will do the job for you. The DPC shaker has a serial port for controlling shaking time, shaking form (50 different forms), shaking...
At Millipore we work with all the major robotics manufacturers to automate our genomics kits on their platforms. We have the Biomek FX, Tecan Genesis, Packard...
Tim_Blankenship@...
Jun 3, 2002 9:48 pm
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Here are the hyperlinks that got lost in the previous message. Here's a link to the FX page: Biomek(r) FX ...
Chuck, There are many variables that will influence the generation of aerosols. Tip geometry, sample viscosity and pipettor speed are primary considerations. ...
Steve Fillers
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Jun 4, 2002 10:27 pm
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I am working on the design of a 'DNA from Blood' machine that would use 50 ml tubes. My current problem is to find a pipette or syringe setup with comparable...
John, For tips, Apogent Discoveries makes the Matrix TallTip line, which has a 250uL 102mm length tip. Let me know if you'd like samples. Best regards, Craig...
Weiss, Craig
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Jun 6, 2002 1:19 pm
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John, We supply a system that uses disposable syringe needles, may use fixed with washings, that is able to pierce the septa of the sample collection tubes ...
I am working on a project that includes a fully automated cell culture maintenance system. It will require an automated plate scraper that can receive plates...
Craig.Moore@...
Jun 6, 2002 11:29 pm
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I seem to remember (several years ago) a poster concerning the sequestering of analyte by glass microfiber filters. this produced a flase, low value for the...
Adam, Whatman offers a 384 well silicone capmat part number 7704-0115 Call 800 631 7290 for a sample. "Farrah, Adam" <adam_farrah@nrg To:...
Grahame Ledson
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Jun 7, 2002 3:00 pm
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Mat, My engineer, Ed Cicultti, is trying to reach you. He has several technical questions to duscuss with you. Then we can send a quote to you sooner. Can you...
DragonBZX@...
Jun 7, 2002 3:10 pm
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I need some advice on automated washers - either a stacker based Skatron SkanStacker 300 or a Bio-Tek Elx405 with either a Stacker (going to be released this...
We have built such a device using a Cavro MSP arm with a custom stainless steel scraper blade. Cleaning the scraper was the biggest problem. We were able to...
I am curious has anyone ever designed automation to make reagents for assays running on full automation systems? This would help a lot with unstable reagents....
matthew.smicker@...
Jun 7, 2002 11:06 pm
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Hey, I can't speak for the Skatron, but we have a ELx405 fed by a Titan stacker from Titertek (which is available now!!). This system is also self-draining so...
I would worry about reusing anything while doing cell culture. This especially applies to maintaining cultures. The risk of contamination is so great (and a...
David Burden
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Jun 7, 2002 11:06 pm
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We have owned the Skantron unit (not the newest model) and found that if it is not used on almost a daily basis the pins clog up and it is very difficult to...
Has anyone experienced uneven staining/destaining when using 384 well white polystyrene tissue culture treated microtiter plates when using sulforhodamine B?...
Tom McCloud
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Jun 7, 2002 11:06 pm
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Hello, I have several ideas on this problem area. The only thing is that I don't have the time to build them and I changed job (18 months ago) to a new...
pION has designed a system to provide pH buffer at any pH between 2 and 12, automated on a robotic platform, as part of their solubility and permeability assay...
Mark Gelo
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Jun 12, 2002 2:04 pm
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Does anyone have any experience with Sapphire software from Labvantage? It looks pretty good from the web site and talking to the rep. but I was wondering if...
Sagian has a SILAS developers kit (~$10500) which provides software, documentation and CDROM based training designed to enable end users to write custom SILAS...
The included link provides information on CAN port technology and standards. These ports are being implemented by various laboratory instrument vendors...
I have a Microlab 2200 unit for repair, but I can't find a way to obtain a copy of eclipse software, needed to make work the instrument. ¿Can anybody help me...
I have the Eclipse Software. You can contact me directly and I can see if I can help you, we might need the OK from Hamilton before I give you a copy of their...
My dear Brian: Thanks a lot by your interest. Then, I still waitting until you have Hamilton ok. See you later P.D.: I got an error when reply to the adress...
Hi This may be a stupid question but have you contacted your local Hamilton representative. I do not know what country you are in, but if you would like to...
