37 Automated Benchtop System Prepares Samples for Sequencing System
Beckman Coulter Genomics has introduced the SPRIworks Fragment Library System II. The second release in the SPRIworks product line automates the preparation of fragment libraries for the Roche GS FLX* DNA Sequencer, and can prepare up to 10 DNA libraries in 3.5 hours with high reproducibility and consistency.
SPRIworks Fragment Library System II, developed by Beckman Coulter Genomics, utilises Solid Phase Reversible Immobilization (SPRI) paramagnetic bead-based technology. By using SPRI chemistry and Beckman Coulter automation, SPRIworks System II eliminates manual library construction, allowing researchers to perform other laboratory processes.
SPRIworks System II follows the introduction earlier this year of SPRIworks System I, which prepares DNA fragment libraries for analysis on the Illumina GA sequencing system. SPRIworks Fragment Library Systems I and II are based on the same benchtop platform. By using cartridges and method cards specific to each sequencing system, fragment libraries can be prepared for both the Roche GS FLX and Illumina GA sequencers on a single instrument.
“The introduction of SPRIworks System II enables us to more fully serve customers who use DNA fragment libraries,” commented Julie Moore, Director of Marketing for Beckman Coulter Genomics. “Automating the library construction process for these two leading sequencing platforms offers significant time and labor savings by simplifying the next generation sequencing workflow.”
Circle no. 138 ADVERTORIAL
Affordable, High Quality Imaging of all Fluorescent and Coloured Gels
Efficient, Eco-Friendly, Budget-Priced New Compact Recirculating Cooler by Julabo
The new compact recirculating cooler F250 by JULABO is a budget-priced, basic, and user-friendly instrument designed especially for routine application in day-to-day laboratory work. The unit cools with a closed circuit and uses only between one and 2 liters of bath fluid. The working temperatures range from +5°C to +40°C with a temperature stability of ±0.5°C (PID-control). The easily adjustable pump has a pressure capacity of 0.35 bar with a minimum flow rate of 15 l/min. Additional features include a splash-proof keypad, LED temperature display, filling nozzle on top of the unit as well as a filling level indicator. Thanks to its small foot print and the frontal vents the unit is ideal for flexible laboratory applications and provides optimal process stability.
The F250 cools efficiently, reduces operational costs and protects the environment by saving expensive tap water. Due to its low purchase price the unit will amortize itself in no time.
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Syngene is delighted to introduce GENi, an affordable, fully motorised gel documentation system. This innovative system is the only one in this price class to generate true 16-bit, publication quality images of fluorescent and coloured DNA and protein gels.
Designed for simple, quick detection, the GENi gel documentation system is fitted with a fully motorised camera and zoom lens, providing an impressive 2 mega pixel resolution, as well as a six position motorised filter wheel, ensuring safe, hands-off imaging in seconds. GENi features a compact darkroom and built-in computer with a large touch screen, which means the system takes up minimal bench space, while still offering users complete control of the camera, optics and filters. The screen also enables easy access to icons linked to Syngene’s patented imaging methods ensuring scientists can rapidly and easily produce high quality images.
The GENi‘s darkroom contains a slide out transilluminator and fold down white light table for DNA and protein gel applications. An internal white light allows for easy focusing, and the safety interlocking doors automatically turns off the transilluminator when opened, preventing accidental UV exposure. The system’s powerful integral processor allows users to generate, print and save perfect gel and blot images every time. To obtain data, researchers can save images to a USB memory stick using the USB port conveniently located on the front of the GENi and transfer the file to a lab computer. Then by using Syngene’s intuitive image analysis software GeneTools, images can be analysed for base pair number and molecular weight for accurate quantification.
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With the TW series Julabo offers high-quality water baths with MICROPROCESSOR technology and a temperature stability of ±0.2°C. The working temperature range of 20 up to 99.9°C offers many application possibilities, for example, routine laboratory applications, temperature control of samples, incubations, dental applications, material testing, corrosion tests, tempering of cultures as well as temperature testing of food and luxury articles. The units are provided with overall splash-water protection and have a keypad for temperature settings and with temperature indication (LED) for easy operation. Dry-running protection as well as optical and acoustical warnings, and switch-off functions, offer maximum protection for sensitive goods which require to be temperature controlled. This product series includes four models with filling volumes from 2 up to 26 litres.
There are a wide range of accessories including test tube
racks. Lift-up Makrolon covers are available for all models providing dust protection and the avoidance of steam formation.
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Julabo Water Baths with Bath Volumes from 2 up to 26 Litres
INTERNATIONAL LABMATE - OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2010 - LABORATORY PRODUCTS
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