42 New shelving system boosts incubator capacity for advanced cell therapies
In response to the accelerating advancements and popularity of advanced therapy techniques, Thermo Scientific has unveiled the ground-breaking CultiMaxx™ Shelving System. This innovative solution is tailored to address the increasing demand for faster research and production within laboratories. The system is specifically designed to boost the capacity of incubators utilising the four most common cell culture production vessels.
The CultiMaxx™ shelving system is compatible with Thermo Scientific™ Heracell™ VIOS™ 250i and Thermo Scientific™ Forma™ Steri-Cycle i250 CO2 incubators, allowing for a remarkable 150% increase in G-Rex bioreactors without compromising performance. This enhancement is applicable
across various incubator models and vessel types, providing scientists the flexibility to scale up their production of cell therapies in accordance with their preferred methods.
Douglas Wernerspach, Senior Business Director and General Manager - CO2 Incubators at Thermo Fisher Scientific, emphasised the significance of
this advancement in the field of regenerative medicine. “Cell therapy is only at its beginning of transforming human health,” he stated. “Laboratories working in regenerative medicine will be challenged to keep pace with increased demand over the coming years. CultiMaxx Shelving Systems are an ideal offering for these scientists who want to scale up production of cultured cells quickly and efficiently, while retaining their current lab footprint.”
The CultiMaxx System is engineered to accommodate more batches and improve vessel accessibility for large vessels, including 1L or other cell culture bags, Thermo Scientific Nunc™ Cell Factory™ systems with 10 or 13 layers, Thermo Scientific Nunc Cell Factory systems with 4 layers, and G-Rex® bioreactors from Wilson Wolf Corporation when used with select Thermo Scientific CO2 More information online:
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New heavy-duty balance: Stronger, easier to use and better-connected
Adam Equipment will be at this year’s analytica show to unveil its new Luna LBL Heavy-Duty Precision Balance. With more connectivity options than ever, along with an improved precision load cell and rigid frame for better accuracy, the LBL offers more than the Nimbus NBL it replaces. It will be available to order from May. The LBL boasts RS-232 and USB connectivity for sending GLP-compliant reports to printers and PCs. New from Adam is the RJ45 ethernet output, meaning the balance can be connected to a computer network. Later this year, Bluetooth connectivity will be an option.
As with the Nimbus NBL range the Luna LBL replaces, all models come with 0.1g accuracy. However, capacity options now include a higher 34kg model – as well as 14kg and 24kg offerings. An improved precision load cell as well as a rigid frame provides better accuracy at high resolution, underneath a grade 304 stainless steel weighing pan.
Weighing results appear on a larger display – taken from Adam’s standard Luna balance range – with large, 24mm-high white digits on a contrasting black background. This makes readings clearer, even from distances. As with Adam’s established Luna balance range, functions and weighing modes like percentage weighing, dynamic weighing, checkweighing, check counting and density determination have all been made easier to access and use.
An optional weigh-below hook allows suspended weighing to be carried out.
Also new for the Luna LBL is an optional rechargeable battery, plus the display detaches and can be mounted to a wall or worktop. A lockdown device prevents unauthorised users accessing the device.
The LBL’s warranty cover, in line with the rest of the Adam Luna range, is five years.
Adam’s Product Manager, Shaun Barker, said: “The Adam Luna LBL Heavy Duty Precision Balance is perfect for demanding weighing applications in laboratories. It’s stronger, easier to use and better- connected, and with a 5-year warranty, demonstrates that this is a balance you can trust. We can’t wait to unveil it at Analytica, and let delegates see and try it for themselves.”
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Cutting-edge automation solutions for life sciences research
MGI Tech Co, Ltd (MGI), a leading provider of cutting-edge tools for life science and healthcare research, has unveiled a strategic expansion of its automation product lines, catering to sample pre-treatment, sample preparation, and integrated testing at SLAS2024 and Medlab Middle East 2024. Leveraging its expertise in genetic sequencing and multi-omics, MGI’s innovative solutions target the increasing demand for high-throughput, efficient, and reliable processes in precision medicine, agriculture, and healthcare.
Sample pre-treatment: Building upon its successful COVID testing portfolio, MGI introduces the High-throughput Automated Sample Transfer Processing System MGISTP-7000 and the Automated Sample Transfer Processing System MGISTP-3000. These solutions, spanning a broader spectrum of samples and assays, encompass sample collection and extraction, with a focus on enabling swift and accurate DNA/RNA extraction - a pivotal step for downstream analysis.
Sample preparation: MGI’s sample preparation offerings feature a range of systems for nucleic acid library construction. Highlights include the High- throughput Automated Sample Preparation System MGISP-960, the Automated Sample Preparation System MGISP-100, and the upgraded MGISP- Smart 8 system with ProcessGo software, enhancing integration and user-friendly features. The DNBeLab-D4, a revolutionary automated lab-on-a- chip system, employs advanced microfluidics technology for unparalleled precision in digital PCR applications. The MGI-Glab system, designed for large-scale projects, can process thousands of samples per day, delivering tailored solutions for clinical laboratories, research institutes, and biotechnology companies.
Integrated testing: The MGIFLP-L50 system, MGI’s integrated testing solution, stands out as a modular sequencing workstation that streamlines the entire sequencing workflow. This fully automated system supports diverse research and applications in microbiology, reproductive health, and beyond.
MGI’s expansion underscores its commitment to intelligent innovation in life sciences, offering advanced tools that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and research turnaround times. By eliminating bottlenecks with comprehensive workflow solutions, MGI empowers researchers to focus on result analysis rather than labour-intensive tasks.
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TSC Printronix Auto ID has introduced a range of desktop and mobile printers tailored for scientific and laboratory environments, emphasising cleanliness and efficiency. The TH DH Series desktop printers come in robust 2-inch and 4-inch versions with 203 dpi or 300 dpi print options. Encased in antibacterial plastic, these devices can print up to 7,000 labels a day, supporting widths from 10mm to 120mm. Ideal for identifying and tracking samples, these printers offer seamless integration, enhanced security, and the ability to print on various media, including linerless.
For on-the-go printing, the Alpha-30LHC mobile printer has been added to the Alpha Series 3-inch range. Encased in robust, disinfectant-ready plastic, the Alpha-30LHC is lightweight, comfortable, and can endure multiple drops of up to 2.5 meters. Designed for tasks requiring labels on demand, it is suitable for a range of industries.
The Alpha-30LHC uses USB, MFi Bluetooth®, or dual-band Wi-Fi for easy connectivity to mobile computers or smartphones, ensuring reliable and safe operation with enterprise-level security. Supporting sustainability objectives, both the TH DH Series and Alpha-30LHC can print on linerless media, reducing waste. The packaging and TH DH Series plastic casings are 100% recyclable, with the TH DH printers’ casings made from 30% recycled plastic.
Contact TSC Printronix Auto ID to explore the features of these hygienic printers, the Alpha-30HLC, TH 220THC, TH 240THC, DH 240THC, and DH 220THC. More information online:
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