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May 1, 2008 7:54 am
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Andrew,
One other thing to consider here, related to protocol, is that your standard curve will only be as good as your volume delivery device. So, I...
John Bradshaw
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May 1, 2008 7:50 pm
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Hello Neil, As a former software developer for a major laboratory automation vendor, I have some interest in an open source solution in this area. I am...
Hello, That is excellent news, which leads me to an appeal to the wider community. I have received some very interesting responses to my original question and...
Neil Benn
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May 2, 2008 1:58 pm
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Hi Neil, I suppose the project scope should be sufficiently large to demonstrate a small lab system but small enough that it may be developed in several...
Hello, That is along the lines I was thinking of. I'd like to thank everybody who volunteered to contribute. Please note that we are still looking for ideas...
Neil Benn
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May 5, 2008 4:44 am
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Does anyone have a preference on 6 Axis articulated robots on a rail? I am building a system soon and trying to get a feeling for reliability, maintenance...
Hello, Can anyone suggest a sealing option for a low throughput screening lab where there will be ~2000-5000 compounds acquired/year? The plates will be stored...
Of the robots you listed, Bryan, Mitsubishi may well remain the most entrenched vendor in the lab market, partly because they were one of the first, if not the...
Corning has sealing mats that are chemically resistant and compatible with low temp storage. How low of temp, I am not sure. I would contact them for exact...
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May 7, 2008 2:18 am
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Hello Bryan, I know that the current generation Staubli arms with the CS8 controller, which uses the VAL3 language (not Adept V+), have been integrated with...
I agree with Ray's comments on the scheduler software making big difference to how well the system performs. IMHO error handling and error recovery is an...
Bryan, I have used Mitsubishi, Adept and CRS (now Thermo) robots for laboratory automation. While the Adept were definitely the most accurate, the CRS robots...
You might not need 6 axes if you have a track (rail). Those robots you mention are quite expensive. All very good and reliable robots. Of course most Pharma...
In my haste, I did forget the Thermo CRS robot. How could I? I used to work there! Hopefully without showing bias, let me point out that one Thermo CRS...
This is good advice. Small disagreement: I thought Staubli used Staubli controllers. Staubli were formed way way back, and I always thought they grew out of ...
Bryan, We have integrated numerous articulated robots, here are a few comments; 1) CRS (now Thermo) - pretty much invented robots on a rail. These were the...
We use the Beckman Coulter Aluminum Foil seals part number 538619. This is a adhesive peel-able seal that is resistant to DMSO and stays sealed at low temp...
Hi all, I am searching for a Box or something else which could hold up to 96 4ml Vials in a Standard 96Well Layout (A1-H12). Did anybody know a vendor for such...
Does anyone know if a discussion/ users group that focuses on automation and sample handling for clinical labs? Similar to the LRIG or otherwise? If there are...
Lots of good and accurate information regarding robotic arms. I have used and integrated Thermo/CRS, Staubli, and Mitsubishi, but let me put a different twist...
LRIG Reader
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May 9, 2008 4:39 am
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Try the AACC (http://www.aacc.org/resourcecenters/listservs/Pages/default.aspx) they also run a conference series on Lab automation. Or in the UK ACB ...
Yes I have serviced Beckman instruments and have worked for Tecan who have worked with abbott on the latest instrument. so give me an email if you wish and...
Hi Bryan, An up and coming star of late is DENSO. http://www.densorobotics.com/ They have some good agents and if you want I can put you in touch with the...
Hi David and others, Staubli does currently use Staubli controllers, namely the CS8 controller as I mentioned. They did, however, use the Adept controller for...
It seems that a good adhesive seal would be better for your application as you may be going in and out of the plates a lot. The cost of the adhesive seals is...
Chad Jenkins
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May 11, 2008 4:06 am
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Hi Andreas, Standard 4mL vials come in 15mm diameter and 45mm height. The maximum outside diameter vial one can put in a (8x12) or 96 well format is about...
I am very interested in obtaining information in regards to LabCorp/Quest/ARUP use of automated liquid handlers. I am in the process of developing an automated...
I have been reminded by friends at ThermoCRS that they now have a new robot, namely F5, which was customized for lab application in collaboration with Fanuc....
