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nouvelles technologies

• automate.it harmony le nouveau visage de l’automatisation
  
• Assay Manager
  
• harmony2 automation de paillasse
  
• harmony4 automation de paillasse
  
• automate.it storstar

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05/Dec/2012

exciting hardware and software

• automate.it harmony user interface
  
• Assay Manager user interface
  
• harmony2 bench top automation
  
• harmony4 bench top automation
  
• automate.it storstar

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05/Dec/2012

Redd & Whyte’s Preddator is a dispenser designed to reduce the effect of blocked tips when dispensing reagents, cells, and even gels across a dynamic range of 10nl to 200ul. Overlord3 control and scheduling software adds capability to the Preddator by providing a simple drag-and-drop interface for dispensing complex patterns and connection to many automation platforms. original article

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02/Dec/2012

The automate.it pixcell from paa is a robotic system for precise detection, isolation and picking of stem cell colonies from Petri dishes and transferring these to microtitre plates.
• achieve cell viability • eliminate tedious manual job • rapid picking • pick as good as a human • integral safety hood original article

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10/Sep/2012

New hardware and software

• automate.it pixcell - stem cell picking robot
• automate.it ultra ultrasonic wash station
• harmony2 bench top automation
• harmony software interface
• automate.it safecel

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09/Aug/2012

12th September, Lifting the Lid on Laboratory Automation in France
New laboratory automation seminar for the French robotic laboratory scientist. Join us for lectures, presentations and hands-on demonstrations.
Free buffet lunch and early evening reception.
This day will be of interest to scientists working in universities, research institutes, forensics, biotech and pharmaceuticals working on the automation of their laboratories. original article

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02/Aug/2012

Compound plate replication and assay plate preparation.

automate.it safecel provides the best in custom automation. If you are planning a laboratory automation project, from the very small to the very large, automate.it safecel provides the most cost effective solution. automate.it safecel is a system of fully automated workcells comprising robotics, enclosures, safety systems, scheduling and control software and an array of integrated instruments.

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17/Jun/2012

Redd & Whyte’s Preddator is a dispenser designed to reduce the effect of blocked tips when dispensing reagents, cells, and even gels across a dynamic range of 10nl to 200ul. Overlord3 control and scheduling software adds capability to the Preddator by providing a simple drag-and-drop interface for dispensing complex patterns and connection to many automation platforms. original article

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28/May/2012

Cytométrie automatisation - avec le « harmony automate.it »

« automate.it harmonie » est la meilleure façon d'automatiser le cytomètre Millipore « Guava easyCyte » : augmentez vos séquences haut débit et améliorez vos résultats. original article

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20/Mar/2012

Solution11 is a Windows dll containing all of the functions to rapidly develop 21 CFR part 11 compliant applications.

You have an application that you need to make 21 CFR part 11 compliant - Solution11 gets you there the quickest.... original article

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20/Mar/2012

paa has 20 years of laboratory automation experience working with major pharma, biotechs, and universities. Our deep knowledge, expert people and effective approach make us a global leader in laboratory automation. We can use this experience to deliver better performance from your existing POLARA, iLink Pro, SoftLinx, SPRINT or VWorks automation systems. original article

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12/Mar/2012

Glass bottomed plates provide greatly improved performance compared to plastic. Glass bottomed plates provide better image quality and sample handling performance than the equivalent plastic bottomed plate:

• unmatched image quality - window flatness better than 2 microns, frame flatness better than 150 microns
• high scratch resistance
• good cell adherence even without coating
• with high energy light sources microbubble formation is minimised

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12/Mar/2012

harmony est

• robot scara automate.it, le bras robotisé
• des stackers de stockages de microplaques plaques
• un lecteur de code à barres
• augmenter votre rendement en laboratoire par l'automatisation des instruments
• Une NOUVELLE interface
• improves your laboratory throughput
• L'installation sur site
• Overlord 3 - offrant un contrôle de supervision
• permet à plusieurs utilisateurs d'exécuter leurs propres séquences et programmes pour vos instruments

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10/Mar/2012

harmony is

• automate.it scara robot, plate stacks
• barcode reader
• interface to your instruments
• NEW intuitive user interface
• improves your laboratory throughput
• harmony 2 & 4-axes scara robot
• includes integration
• powered by Overlord3
• ideal for all laboratory automation applications

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10/Mar/2012

automate.it harmony avec son NOUVEAU scara 2 robot est la manière la plus efficace d'automatiser votre instrument. automate.it harmony disponible avec automate.it scara 2 est la solution idéale pour charger un instrument simple... original article

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01/Feb/2012

automate.it harmony va augmenter votre efficacité et la rentabilité dans votre laboratoire pour vos instruments clés. automate.it harmony se compose de notre robot "scara automate.it", de 4 stackers de stockages de microplaques ( avec une capacité de 90 plaques) et un logiciel d'application Overlord3 - offrant un contrôle de supervision en function de vos utilisations. original article

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30/Jan/2012

Imaginez comment automate.it safecel peut améliorer l’efficacité de votre laboratoire.... original article

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17/Jan/2012

automate.it harmony available with the automate.it scara 2 is the ideal solution for loading a single instrument. automate.it harmony 2 consists of our automate.it scara 2 robot (2-degrees of freedom), 3 plate stacks (with 60 plate capacity), barcode reader and Overlord3 providing control and scheduling. original article

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12/Jan/2012

automate.it safecel is a fully automated workcell comprising; robotics, safety system, enclosure and integrated instruments original article

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12/Jan/2012

Wildcat Laboratory Solutions are providers of small automation systems and consumables for the Biotechnical, Pharmaceutical industries and branches relating to these industries, smaller labs, R&D, Life Sciences and Molecular Biology. Our range of products include plate sealers, plate labellers, plate stackers, microplates, seals, acrylic manifolds, 2D barcode readers, solvent evaporators, barcode applicators and much more. Focusing on our technical expertise and the constant development of our products, Wildcat Laboratory Solutions strive to be ahead with cost effective bench top solutions for Laboratory Automation. original article

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20/Dec/2011

Solution11 is a 32-bit Windows dll containing all of the functions necessary to rapidly develop 21 CFR part 11 compliant applications.

You have an application that you wish to make 21 CFR part 11 compliant - Solution11 gets you there fast.... original article

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26/Oct/2011

'automate.it harmony' se compose de notre robot ”scara automate.it”, de 4 stackers de stockages de microplaques (avec une capacité de 90 plaques) et un logiciel d'application Overlord3 - offrant un contrôle de supervision en function de vos utilisation original article

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05/Oct/2011

automate.it harmony comprises the automate.it scara robot, dual action gripper, Overlord3 scheduler and a set of plate stacks - coupled with the Millipore Guava easyCyte flow cytometer is a powerful combination. original article

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23/Sep/2011

Solution11 is a 32-bit Windows dll containing all of the functions necessary to develop 21 CFR part 11 compliant applications.

You have an application that you wish to make 21 CFR part 11 compliant - how do you get there quickly? original article

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22/Aug/2011

The paa automate.it harmony is the most efficient solution to automating the Roche LightCycler® 480. automate.it harmony comprises the automate.it scara robot, Overlord3 scheduler, barcode reader and a set of plate stacks. original article

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16/Aug/2011

automate.it harmony va augmenter votre efficacité et la rentabilité dans votre laboratoire pour vos instruments clés. automate.it harmony se compose de notre robot "scara automate.it", de 4 stackers de stockages de microplaques ( avec une capacité de 90 plaques) et un logiciel d'application Overlord3 - offrant un contrôle de supervision en function de vos utilisations. original article

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11/Aug/2011

automate.it connect is a docking station that allows you to remove instruments from your workcell (for use elsewhere or servicing) and then return them for immediate use.

• Maximise the use of expensive instruments - also use them standalone or as part of another workcell
• True 'plug-and-play' technology
• Save time and effort - no adjustments are required when redocking
• Easy access to your instruments

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31/Jul/2011

The easy route to laboratory automation... Overlord3 - instrument control and high performance scheduling in one - optimum throughput and error free assays - right away original article

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14/Jul/2011

Manually capping tubes is tedious and time consuming procedure. The automate.it cap-smart is a new way to seal 96-format tube racks and microtitre plates. The instrument is semi-automated and uses a choice of electric or pneumatic drives to seal tube racks from any manufacturer. original article

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13/Jun/2011

automate.it harmony will increase your laboratory efficiency

by providing cost effective automation for your key instruments.

automate.it harmony consists of our automate.it scara robot, 4 plate stacks (with 90 plate capacity) and Overlord3 scheduling software providing supervisory control for your instrument and the robot. original article

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02/Jun/2011

Matrical glass bottom microplates offer exceptional optical properties for imaging in the most demanding applications.

High optical quality microplates are required for performing high-content cell based assays using imaging systems. MatriPlate 96, 384, and 1536-well microplates combine the benefits of glass bottomed plates, low background fluorescence, and no crosstalk, to provide the highest possible optical quality for imaging cell based assays. The glass surface within each well is scratch resistant and prevents the formation of microbubbles providing a flat and optically clear surface that is ideal for the study of cell growth. original article

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18/May/2011

automate.it connect is a docking station that allows you to remove instruments from your workcell (for use elsewhere or servicing) and then return them for immediate use.

• Maximise the use of expensive instruments - also use them standalone or as part of another workcell
• True 'plug-and-play' technology
• Save time and effort - no adjustments are required when redocking
• Easy access to your instruments

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18/May/2011

automate.it safecel is a fully automated workcell comprising; robotics, safety systems, enclosures and integrated instruments:

• achieve the highest throughput and reliability
• conform to all current safety standards
• reduce your effort put into workcell design
• add the instruments of your choice we have over 350 drivers
• Mitsubishi robot
• automate.it safecel works 24/7 - Overlord3 scheduling software, with sophisticated error handling, keeps your assay running

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07/May/2011

automate.it storstar™ ensures that your sample has been added to the correct position in a tube rack or microplate. Nowhere is this more vital than in forensic and clinical applications. original article

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11/Apr/2011

SQUIRT can wash any 96, 384 and 1536-well SBS formatted plate without manifold exchange or adjustment. SQUIRT's unique design sweeps a blade of liquid across the whole surface of the plate. This is followed by an air blade to dry the plate. SQUIRT microplate washers are perfect for any lab performing cell based assays, ELISA, coating microplates, high content screening, proteomics and genomics research. The SQUIRT can be fitted with a magnetic plate insert for applications using magnetic beads. original article

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23/Feb/2011

automate.it harmony the intrument accessory. Using the paa automate.it scara robot and Overlord3 (our easy to use, industry leading scheduling software) you can enhance your laboratory instrument performance with minimal investment. original article

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22/Feb/2011

We will present a series of short seminars on our booth (Lab Automation 2011, Palm Springs) Jan 30, 31, Feb 1. We will present the topics of Basic and Advanced Overlord use & a 'hands-on' systems integration on a live IN Cell 2000/Peak KiNEDx robot system. original article

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17/Jan/2011

SonicMan is a high throughput multi-probe sonication instrument developed by MatriCal, configurable with 96, 384, and 1536-well formats. Click link for all the information.

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23/Sep/2010

If you are planning a laboratory automation project, of any size, automate.it safecel is the choice for many leading biotech and pharmaceutical companies.

automate.it safecel is a system of fully automated workcells comprising robotics, safety systems, enclosures and an array of integrated instruments.

Every safecel is custom made using a series of well tried and tested building blocks.

paa has manufactured and supplied automated workcells to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries for more than ten years. With automate.it safecel you are guaranteed reliability and first rate service. original article

23/Sep/2010

automate.it connect saves you time and money

Ever needed to remove an instrument in your automated workcell for manual use, for servicing or even for use in another workcell... then had to reteach the robot positions when the instrument is returned?

What you need is automate.it connect.

Instruments that need to be accessed regularly are mounted on the unique automate.it connect removable docking stations which is available with all our automate.it safecel - automation workcells. original article

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19/Aug/2010

NitroStore is the first automated -80°C to -160°C automated sample storage system.

The glass transition temperature of water is -134°C. Storage of cells below this temperature avoids crystallization which causes membrane damage.

Matrical biobanking storage systems are available in a range of temperatures to low as -160°C for reliable storage of YOUR samples.

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01/Aug/2010

The difficult decision on what scheduler to use is a thing of the past. Overlord3 always presents the optimum solution - guaranteeing you the highest available throughput.

You only define a procedure for one plate - Overlord3 does the rest. Setting-up and modifying procedures couldn't be simpler. More on Overlord3...

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02/Jul/2010

SYTOX kinetic assays are time consuming and impact on laboratory efficiency. paa in association with La Trobe University and Molecular Devices have developed a low cost and reliable solution. original article

12/Jun/2010

SonicMan is a high throughput multi-probe sonication instrument developed by MatriCal, configurable with 96, 384, and 1536-well formats. SonicMan uses disposable pin lids to transfer sonic energy to each individual well and to prevent well-to-well cross contamination.

• AUTOMATION FRIENDLY - plates or tube racks are placed on a retractable shuttle making it fully automation friendly.
• HIGH THROUGHPUT - the SonicMan can shear 384 DNA samples to 250 bp in hours
• EXCELLENT DISTRIBUTION - the random fragments generated are suitable for the sequencing of large genomes
• LOW CONSUMABLE COSTS - bringing the cost per sample down for your laboratory, with no specialised reagents required
• EASY TO USE - the software is fully

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18/May/2010

The automate.it scara robotic arm, designed for handling microtitre plates, is the perfect partner for drug discovery, genomics and high content screening.

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28/Apr/2010

Matrical 96, 384 and 1536-well microplates - Applications include laser-induced fluorescence (LIF), fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS) and nephelometry.

• Ideal for cell-based assays using scanning and confocal imagers including MGB101 (384-well) and MGB111 (1536-well) offer 20-120 and 1-12µl working volumes. Both have flat bottoms and 'rounded' square microwells to eliminate liquid wicking.
  
  
• Unmatched flatness tolerances - individual window flatness better than 2 microns over a 0.75mm square field of view, frame flatness better than 150 microns.

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14/Apr/2010

At paa, we are excited about sharing the upcoming SBS Conference and want to welcome you to the Matrical booth at SBS, Phoenix ! We will be showcasing our expanded line of products including a complete line of microplates, storage tubes, and culture flasks; an automated platform with the automate.it scara robot, benchtop sonicators (SonicMAN), plate washer (Squirt), automated platforms for cell culture (MACCS), sample storage / BioBanking (MiniStore/NitroStore), and Assay workstation (AutoMAP). Please stop by our booth #105 to learn about our newest innovation's for life science research.  original article

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31/Mar/2010

The SQUIRT microplate washer is designed for reliability either as a bench top device or in an integrated robotic system.

SQUIRT microplate washers can wash any 96, 384 and 1536 well SBS formatted plate without manifold exchange or adjustment at speeds up to three wash/dry cycles per 15 seconds.

The SQUIRT microplate washer's unique slit manifold design sweeps a blade of liquid across the whole surface of the plate. A second manifold completes the operation by drying with an air blade. This minimizes clogging of the manifold and eliminates the 'corona effect' where cells are selectively removed from the centre of the wells during washing with traditional probe based instruments. original article

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30/Mar/2010

The unique automate.it connect system of demountable instrument benches allows expensive instruments to be used in multiple applications - maximising your return on investment. original article

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16/Mar/2010

Achieve fast unattended retrieval while increasing researcher productivity. It can take 2 technicians 2 weeks to complete 10,000 picks, the MiniStore can achieve this task in less than one day.

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15/Mar/2010

“A workcell is an arrangement of resources in a manufacturing environment to improve the quality, speed and cost of the process. Workcells are designed to improve these by improving process flow and eliminating waste.” Wikepedia

The automate.it safecel™ from paa is a complete solution to integrated laboratory workcell development. Download brochure

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09/Mar/2010

automate.it safecel allows robotic workcells to be used in compliance with all standards associated with the safe use of robotics.

safecel enclosure system is a flexible design which accommodates all applications, from a simple two instrument ELISA system to complex assays requiring many instruments.

The operation of the workcell is optimized and controlled by Overlord3™ scheduling software - reduces development time and provides simple runtime operation. The extensive driver library provides access to over 350 commonly used instruments.

With modular cells, options for enclosures and environmental control, safecel systems are tailored to your individual needs. Rectangular and hexagonal designs are available.

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17/Feb/2010

Overlord3 is the first laboratory automation scheduler that seamlessly contains both dynamic (event driven) and static (time driven) scheduling in one application

You can develop and optimize automation applications with a single software package.

Difficult decisions on what scheduling algorithm to use are a thing of the past. Overlord3 is never having to ask yourself, which is the best scheduler for a job.

Overlord3 always presents the best solution for a batch of samples, rapid plate management OR all plates are treated the same, depending on the requirements of the assay.

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18/Jan/2010

This conference follows last years successful meeting and introduces many new and exciting developments in European academia and seeks to address the constantly changing needs of industry. The speaker programme features leading academics in laboratory automation and will be of interest to academics and industrialists. Presentations will provide practical insights and detailed case studies by scientists for scientists. register here... original article

16/Oct/2009

Matrical Bioscience's SonicMan, ultrasonic device, has recently been proven to effectively shear in parallel 96 DNA or chromatin samples with low CV's to sizes as low as 50 base pairs in 4 hours. The newest version of this machine fragments DNA in isothermal conditions via on-line chiller block which allows for the low base peak fragments required for next generation sequencing.

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12/Oct/2009

Achieve fast unattended retrieval while increasing researcher productivity. It can take 2 technicians 2 weeks to complete 10,000 picks, the MiniStore can achieve this task in less than one day.

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07/Oct/2009

• Tradeshows
• Matrical Ministore
• process cryovials
• Matrical Squirt
• laser etched 2d barcode labels

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23/Sep/2009

SonicMan high-throughput sonicator can shear 96 samples to smears centered on 150 with nothing above 250 base-pairs in four hours.

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15/Sep/2009

An automate.it scara robot and barcode reader, provides the basic platform for automated analysis. Combine a LHS24 liquid handler for reagent/antibody addition, an incubator, plate washer and a plate reader for automated ELISA.

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18/Aug/2009

An automate.it robot and barcode reader, provide the basic platform for an automated workstation. Choose the other instruments you need for sample preparation and analysis and we will do the rest!

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04/Aug/2009

A compact, high-speed whole rack tube decapper/recapper that can automatically remove the caps from a full Matrix (or similar) 96-tube rack in less than 10 seconds. The xdc-96 can be used stand-alone or integrated into automated systems using Overlord3 and an automate.it scara robot.

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04/Aug/2009

A professional design study will enable you to confidently prepare a budget or place an order with the minimum risk.

• reduce the cost of the final system, as the supplier's requirement for contingency is greatly reduced
• avoid building a system that fails to meet your requirements
• achieve the most cost effective performance
• and, when you come to ordering delivery times will be shortened, as the design work is already done

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22/Jul/2009

The automate.it storstar is an x-y robotic platform, coupled with an aperture to ensure your sample is added to the correct position in a tube rack or microplate. storstar is used in biobanks, clinical laboratories and forensic science to guarantee the correct placement of critical samples in plates and racks.

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24/Jun/2009

The automate.it LHS range of liquid handlers provides a cost effective solution for plate replication, row/column transfer, serial dilution and reagent addition. The wide volume range, the ability to easily change heads and to select rows, columns and quadrants of tips make the LHS the most flexible bench top pipetting station available.

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23/Apr/2009

Overlord3 SocketSet enables you to use your existing scheduling software with any instruments in the extensive Overlord3 library.

Why pay for the development of new drivers/adapters - when SocketSet will give you access to the library of 300+ drivers currently available?

Overlord3 SocketSet provides a method for accessing the extensive Overlord3 driver library.

There are drivers for all common instruments used in laboratory automation including: robots, plate readers, incubators, storage systems, heaters, shakers and liquid dispensers.

The simple configuration of Overlord3 SocketSet allows calls form third party software packages eg POLARA, EVOware, SAMI etc.

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17/Apr/2009

Fill-It from The Automation Partnership (TAP), is a new product for rapid dispensing cell suspensions and other liquids into screw-cap vials, and includes automation for removing and replacing the vial caps. Coupled with Overlord 2 and the paa SCARA robot this provides a cost effective fully automated solution for filling capped vials.

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19/Mar/2009

automate.it SAFEcel provides you with the correct level of safety, accessibility and rigidity for reliable automated applications.

• True plug and play docking of instruments using automate.it connect - enabling your instruments to be used in multiple applications
• Connect different instrument benches to the same robot loading system to changes assays
• Benefit from full 360 degree access to the instrument bench when the robot is not operating
• Conveniently manage your automation system to suit your application

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19/Mar/2009

Small, medium and large automated workstations for all applications and laboratory sizes !

• DNA normalization
• Compound reformatting, cherry picking and dose response curves
• High content screening

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30/Aug/2008

Overlord3 real time scheduler is now available from the paa web store. This is the fast way to automate your laboratory.

Whether you are interested in building a large automated system or simple work cell Overlord3 will provide the most straightforward solution.

Overlord3 introduces the concept of sockets. Each socket enables you to control a separate instrument or connect to a database. These include barcode readers, robots, microplate readers, shakers, incubators and storage systems. There are over 300 standard device drivers to choose from.

Overlord3 provides:

• Ease of programming
• Rapid assay development
• Reduce system downtime
• Full recovery from device errors

For custom automation paa provides a complete design and integration service. original article

05/Aug/2008

Purchase your automation consumables requirements on-line and make great savings in time and money!

The paa web shop provides a huge range of:

• Microplates
• PCR thermal cycler plates
• Reservoir plates and trays
• Transparent bottom plates
• Pipette tips – Tecan, PE, Quiagen, Biomax
• Barcode printers, readers and labels
• Software – automation, 21 CFR part 11 compliance tools
• Many other automation accessories

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05/Aug/2008

Welcome to Esay summer edition from paa the easy way to stay in touch

• Overlord - the standard for laboratory automation
• automate.it storstar - a unique secure x-y robotic platform
• NEW automate.it SAFEcel L - offering complete safety for powerful robots

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01/Jul/2008

• USP gives guidance on granulation monitoring...
• SIMCA modeling with GranuMet XP acoustic emission system...
• Proteins act as a particles - new research on ultrasonic spectroscopy...
• Buy acoustic emission accessories online...

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01/Jul/2008

Water Absorption in your Compound Library Costs you Money !

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01/May/2008

Integrate the automate.it In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) Incubatorwith all all liquid handlers with Overlord SOCKETset

• More details:click here
  
  What is Overlord SOCKETset?
  
  New concept in instrument software control, click here
• Use the entire Overlord3 driver library from your application (e.g. POLARA)
• Simple command line call to get theinstrument functionality you need
• Over 270 instruments supported. More details: click here
• Use Overlord SOCKETset to control the IVD on your system
  
  

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01/Mar/2008

The automate.it In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) Incubator

Compact stackable microplate incubator / incubator shakers with total software control

Incubator (with optional shaker)

• Fully IVD compliant
• Shallow or deep well plate versions/Stackable for independent plate environment control
• Small footprint
• Fully automatable - parameters fully programmable
• RT up to 80°C in 15 minutes/Temperature ±1°C across the chamber
• Easy integration to all liquid handlers with Overlord SOCKETset

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01/Mar/2008

See Overlord3 controlling ELISA on a chip at SBS,

April 6-10, St Louis, MO (Booth #1909). Come to our booth and see this novel ELISA automation workcell:

• ELISA simply faster!
• DiagnoSwiss ELISA on a chip - More details: click here
• Fluid handling and plate feed for the ELISA unit
• Overlord3
• Overlord3 SocketSet - over 270 instrument drivers

See Overlord range on other booths:

• Biosero (Booth #1527)/Molecular Devices (Booth #401)/PerkinElmer (Booth #813)
  
  

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01/Mar/2008

We are pleased to announce the recruitment of Dr Ron Miller as the paa North American special consultant on process analysis. Ron will be well known to many of you as having made a very significant contribution to process and product development; particularly the introduction of new technology, during his time as Fellow and Director of Pharmaceutical Technology and Development, Bristol-Myers Squibb: 1997-2007.

Ron joins us with a wealth of experience, if you would like to contact Ron regarding any potential developments in this area or would like to discuss the implementation of paa technology please contact +44 (0) 1252 373000 for more information. original article

25/Feb/2008

IFPAC January 27-30 at Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, Baltimore, Maryland

Utilises advanced pattern recognition to detect end points in high shear and fluid bed granulation mills.

• Detect upsets in coaters, spray dyers and other applications
• Aids process understanding and scale-up
• Non-invasive application
• Intrinsically safe – no additional enclosures required
• Easy to install and use
• Specifically developed for pharmaceutical applications
• Full lifecycle documentation available
• Built in validation functions
• 21 CFR Part 11 compliant – user access controls, audit trail
  
  See our web page click here or contact +44 (0) 1252 373000 for more information.

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05/Jan/2008

The new automate.it dry boxes are designed to provide a moisture reduced environment using a re-circulating system to achieve a set humidity level.

• Use Overlord3, the world's no.1 scheduling software
• Work with standard power outlet
• Settable to <1% RH and O2 control (1-2% achievable)
• Access by panels or glove ports
• Ionization module available
• Accelerated thawing available
• System dimensions customizable to meet your application

The system is ideal for sample processing downstream of a store, with full integration facilities available for most sample storage systems. Typical applications include: Automated sample reformatting, automated weighing. Contact +44 (0) 1252 373000 for more information. original article

01/Jan/2008

• Advanced Molecular Devices StakMax + plate reader small work cell
• Overlord3
• Overlord3 SDK for 3rd party developers
• Overlord3 SocketSet, for 3rd parties to use the 270 Overlord3 drivers
• Overlord Scheduler
  
  See Overlord on other stands:
• Biosero (Booth #137)
• Caliper (Booth #319)
• Inheco (Booth #234)
• Lets Go Robotics (Booth #135)
• PerkinElmer (Booth #427)
  
  See our web page click here or contact +44 (0) 1252 373000 for more information.

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01/Jan/2008

Consider acoustic emission for your PAT!

The GranuMet XP system:

• Avoids over granulation
• Locates end points in high shear and fluid bed granulations
• Provides real time process information
• No product contact
• Easy to install and use
• Also detects upsets in coaters and fluid beds
  
  For pharmaceutical applications:
• Full development lifecycle available
• 21 CFR part 11 compliance
• Intrinsically safe - does not require purged or explosion proof enclosures
• Powerful chemometric end point and upset detection algorithm
• Automatic sensor validation
  
  See our web page click here or contact +44 (0) 1252 373000 for more information.

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01/Dec/2007

3 steps to successful integration (1) Easy to set up (2) Easy to use (3) Easy to upgrade and modify

Overlord3 is the most powerful tool available for integrating your laboratory instruments and developing your applications. Whether your application is high-throughput screening, quality control or assays, we have the solution!

Control laboratory robots, plate readers, incubators, storage systems, barcode readers, and interface all this to LIMS and databases from one simple to use interface. Overlord3 has the largest range of instrument drivers on the market.

Contact us now to find out why so many companies use Overlord3 as their first choice in Laboratory Automation.

See our web page click here or contact +44 (0) 1252 373000 for more information. original article

01/Dec/2007

EAS November 12-14, 2007 at the Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset, New Jersey

If you would like a complimentary ticket please let us know.

Acoustic emission PAT

The GranuMet XP system:

• Utilises advanced pattern recognition to detect end points in high shear, fluid bed granulation, mills
• Detects upsets in coaters, spray dyers and other applications
• Provides real time process information
• No product contact
• Intrinsically safe – no additional enclosures required
• Easy to install and use
• Specifically developed for pharmaceutical applications
• Lifecycle documentation available
• Built-in measurement validation
• 21 CFR Part 11 compliant – user access controls, audit trail
  
  See our web page click here or contact +44 (0) 1252 373000 for more information.

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01/Nov/2007

Easy to set up, use and change, Contact us now to find out why most companies choose paa to integrate their assays.The automate.it safecel™ is the easy way to safely and quickly automate your process in the laboratory.

• 1m to 5m length/width, can incorporate a tracked robot
• Safe to use with easy access
• Flexible and reconfigurable to meet both the current and future needs of your laboratory
• maximum flexibility in the minimum footprint
• Controlled by the power of Overlord™, event and time driven scheduling to reduce assay time
• Powerful error recovery minimises downtime
• Light curtain or enclosed cell option

Current applications supported include - ELISA, Compound reformatting with Labcyte ECHO, Genomics, Proteomics. See our web page or contact +44 (0) 1252 373000 for more information. original article

01/Oct/2007

3 steps to successful integration (1) Easy to set up (2) Easy to use (3) Easy to upgrade and modify

Overlord3 is the most powerful tool available for integrating your laboratory instruments and developing your applications. Whether your application is high-throughput screening, quality control or assays, we have the solution!

Control laboratory robots, plate readers, incubators, storage systems, barcode readers, and interface all this to LIMS and databases from one simple to use interface. Overlord3 has the largest range of instrument drivers on the market.

Contact us now to find out why so many companies use Overlord3 as their first choice in Laboratory Automation.

See our web page click here or contact +44 (0) 1252 373000 for more information. original article

02/Sep/2007

It's the GSK Preferred Supplier exhibition this week ! 30th May 2007: GSK, Stevenage and 31st May 2007: GSK, Harlow

paa are featuring:

• Upgrading your existing equipment into an automated workcell, link
• New Automated Workcells, link
• Overlord3 for automated workcell control, link
• automate.it TipWash ULTRA for liquid handling tip cleaning, link Contact +44 (0) 1252 373000 for more information.

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01/Jul/2007

The new automate.it dry boxes are designed to provide a moisture reduced environment using a re-circulating system to achieve a set humidity level.

• Use Overlord3, the world's no.1 scheduling software
• Work with standard power outlet
• Settable to <1% RH and O2 control (1-2% achievable)
• Access by panels or glove ports
• Ionization module available
• Accelerated thawing available
• System dimensions customizable to meet your application

The system is ideal for sample processing downstream of a store, with full integration facilities available for most sample storage systems. Typical applications include: Automated sample reformatting, automated weighing. Contact +44 (0) 1252 373000 for more information. original article

01/Jun/2007

Solution11 XL™ is an EXCELlent answer to 21CFR Part 11 compliance with spreadsheets!

Solution11 XL™ sits behind Microsoft's Excel without interfering with the functionality or usability of Excel and offers a cost effective way to monitor the provenance of Excel workbooks & templates, at the cell level.

Solution11 XL™ ensures authenticity and integrity of Excel files through a combination of user identification, electronic signature and audit trail for data, system and events.

To find out more about Solution11 XL™

Contact +44 (0) 1252 373000 for more information. original article

01/May/2007

Consider acoustic emission for your PAT!

The GranuMet XP system:

• Avoids over granulation
• Locates end points in high shear and fluid bed granulations
• Provides real time process information
• No product contact
• Easy to install and use
• Also detects upsets in coaters and fluid beds
  
  For pharmaceutical applications:
• Full development lifecycle available
• 21 CFR part 11 compliance
• Intrinsically safe - does not require purged or explosion proof enclosures
• Powerful chemometric end point and upset detection algorithm
• Automatic sensor validation
  
  See our web page click here or contact +44 (0) 1252 373000 for more information.

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01/May/2007

See Overlord3 in action powering RapidStak and barcode reader at MipTec 2007, Basel, Booth 311, May 7-10.

Supporting 230 drivers, Overlord software applications continue to set a precedent - with over 400 installations worldwide performing high throughput or repetitive tasks.

Features:

• Multiple document interface
• Intuitive, multi-threaded application, with Vista interface, developed in .NET
• Parallel processing on multiple instruments
• Advanced run-time error checking and recovery
• Empowering advanced users
  
  

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01/May/2007

If the answer is YES, you need to consider acoustic emission for your PAT!

The GranuMet XP system:

• Locates end points in high shear and fluid bed granulations
• Detects upsets in coaters and fluid beds
• Provides non-invasive product/process information
• Easy install and use
• No product contact
  
  Also:
• 21 CFR part 11 compliant
• Full development life-cycle available
• Intrinsically safe - does not require purged or explosion proof enclosures
• Powerful pattern recognition software
  
  See our web page click here or contact +44 (0) 1252 373000 for more information.

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01/Apr/2007

If the answer is YES, you need to consider GranuMet - acoustic emission monitoring!

Benefit to your process:

• Detect upset in fluid beds - polyolefins, polymers, reactors
• Understand catalyst loss in fluid bed cracker units
• Improved cyclone efficiency
• Operate nozzles and injectors optimally
• Instantly detect the on-set of cavitation in pumps and valves
  
  Features of the technology:
• Real time process information
• Non-invasive application
• Intrinsically safe - does not require purged or explosion proof enclosures
• Ultrasonic sensors reject background noise and other interferences
  
  See our web page click here or contact +44 (0) 1252 373000 for more information.

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01/Apr/2007

See Overlord3 at SBS 2007 Montreal

Visit us on booth 2009 - 16th-18th April

Supporting 230 drivers, Overlord software applications continue to set a precedent - with over 400 installations worldwide performing high throughput or repetitive tasks.

• Multiple document interface
• Intuitive, multi-threaded application, with Vista interface, developed in .NET
• Parallel processing on multiple instruments
• Advanced run-time error checking and recovery
• Empowering advanced users
  
  

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01/Apr/2007

Do you use an automated liquid handler? Are disposable tips a burden on your budget? If the answer is YES, you need an automate.it TipWash ULTRA ! The automate.it TipWash ULTRA will give:

• Easy to install and use/Ultrasound to clean & degrease/10,000 fold reduction in potential carryover
• reduced disposable tip consumption/use with Beckman, Tecan, Hamilton, etc

Coupled with:

• identical footprint as a microtitre plate
• independent controller for off-bench install/integrated into liquid handler control
• optional automatic drain/fill wash bath

See our web page, click here or for more information contact +44 (0) 1252 373000 original article

01/Mar/2007

Welcome to the first Esay from paa the easy way to stay in touch

• Overlord3 revealed with a release date announced for June 07
• Granumet - The 'sound' solution for process monitoring and control
• Solution 11 XL - Excellent 21 CFR Part 11 compliance software solution

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01/Mar/2007