I used to sell Jewelry, and we used steam cleaner to remove fingerpirnts and such. I am not sure if the heat would effect the reaction in the well, but it...
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Sanjaya Joshi
eosanj
Dec 19, 2002 4:08 pm
Buffing wheel setups from jewelry manufacture? (or you are talking about the inside bottom...) Best, Sanjay...
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Russ Leeker
scinomix2002
Dec 19, 2002 4:07 pm
Michael, I had a similar problem. To resolve some of these issues I developed a static cling vinyl protector. The protectors worked great and protected the ...
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Neil Benn
neilbenn2000
Dec 19, 2002 4:07 pm
Hello, When I have a problem like this I usually look at other industries to give me some ideas. You could try taking a look at areas such as mirror...
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Fabrice Turlais
fturlais
Dec 19, 2002 4:03 pm
Michael, I would think that if your entire assay was automated that should solve most of your problems or is it not possible ? Otherwise you could pass your...
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Michael Ouellette <...
norakbio
Dec 18, 2002 8:53 pm
LRIG Members, I have the task of automating or at least improving the end process of an assay that terminates in hand wiping the glass bottoms of each assay...
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Neil Benn
neilbenn2000
Dec 17, 2002 7:43 pm
Hello, I have a project which requires the integration of a barcode scanner with our ABI 3700 sequencers. The 3700 currently does not have an integrated...
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John Brohan
jbrohan
Dec 16, 2002 7:18 pm
I once had to write a safety procedure for some software which was to be used in obstetrical wards, monitoring women in labour. We were trying to get FDA...
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kozikowski.ba@...
Dec 16, 2002 6:27 pm
A recent LRIG thread discussed the utility of defining standard output formats from laboratory instruments (XML was mentioned). The Data Analysis & ...
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Oliver de Peyer
opeyer@...
Dec 16, 2002 6:25 pm
Dear Neil, Thanks for your suggestions. The Powers That Be have now put a lock on the door of the room, so that's a start (Now I can lock myself in for a good...
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David
robotics1nj
Dec 16, 2002 4:47 pm
Hi, Oliver Your safety officer might be wrong. The EU directive you need to see is The Supply of Machinery Regulations 1992 No 3073 Amendments 1994 No 2063 I...
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Neil Benn
neilbenn2000
Dec 16, 2002 4:45 pm
Hello, Yes, the EU + UK directives can seem over the top. I usually look at taking sensible precautions on the machines. The best way to effectively improve...
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Oliver de Peyer
opeyer@...
Dec 16, 2002 3:26 pm
Dear David, Thanks for coming back to me. No, I haven't had any other replies. You're quite right of course, COSHH is not the main thing. In fact, COSHH is ...
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David
robotics1nj
Dec 16, 2002 2:53 pm
Hi, I didnt see any replies though you might have had some privately as requested. However I would just mention that this is not just a COSHH issue - the EU...
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Pankaj Oberoi
pankajoberoi...
Dec 11, 2002 4:23 pm
Joerg, My experiences with 1536 well plates is that they require some careful pipetting. You can get away with no having to spin plates by tracking the pipette...
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Oliver de Peyer
opeyer@...
Dec 10, 2002 4:23 pm
I am required to complete a safety assessment for my lab robot. Those of you who are based in the UK will be familiar with this as a COSHH assessment. My...
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joerg.dreessen@...
jdreessen2
Dec 10, 2002 4:23 pm
Dear LRIG community, I'd like to ask if someone has experience with 1536MTP HTS assays with or without spinning the plate. As many fluorescence detectors are...
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briancwell@...
briancwell
Dec 7, 2002 2:27 pm
Eppendorf offers a automated centrifuge that can be accessed via a robotic arm. Brian Churchwell USA Scientific...
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Bob Mc Cafferty
biotica@...
Dec 6, 2002 3:19 am
Paul, You could try the Hettich distributor, ProScientific out of Connecticut or Jouan out of Winchester, Virginia. Both companies have automated centrifuges....
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Oliver De Peyer
opeyer@...
Dec 6, 2002 3:19 am
Dear all, Many thanks for the ongoing thoughtful suggestions & proposals that individuals and companies have sent to me. The more we discuss it the more steps...
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pmurphy@...
murfboston
Dec 6, 2002 3:18 am
Paul, Jouan robotics have a friendly automated centrifuge that will meet these requirements. Please feel free to contact me directly. Paul Murphy 617-413-9001 ...
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Chris Jennings
chrisjenning...
Dec 5, 2002 7:47 pm
Hi Paul, Velocity11 makes a automation friendly plate centrifuge that is capable of 3000rpm. It is robot accessible and has acceleration/deceleration times of...
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Kevin Keras
kevinkeras
Dec 5, 2002 7:47 pm
Paul, Velocity11 VSpin http://www.velocity11.com/products/vspin/product_info.html is spec'd at 3000RPM's. Sias Ixion http://www.sias.biz/Ixion.pdf is spec'd at...
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Paul Rodziewicz
prodziew@...
Dec 5, 2002 3:34 pm
One of our clients is looking for an automation friendly centrifuge for standard plates. Centrifuge must run at 3000 rpm for 15 minutes. Please contact me if...
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Oliver de Peyer
opeyer@...
Dec 5, 2002 3:34 pm
Again, many thanks for all those who have contacted me regarding this question. A company called CyBiosystems (SiBiosystems?) rang me but unfortunately their...
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Noga Yerushalmi
nyerushalmi
Dec 2, 2002 1:54 pm
Hi, Try the downloadable fonts from www.bizfonts.com we are using their code 39 and it works in excel, word and access. We print on stickers for culture plates...
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JAHall125@...
ncl1259790
Dec 2, 2002 1:53 pm
PerkinElmer sells their own Wide bore tips. I recommend you contact them directly. Jefff MDM Diagnostics [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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pedro perez pofenas
pofenas
Dec 2, 2002 1:53 pm
Hi Taylor... at first time, I believe you must to know what kind of Bar code are your instrument using (i.e. code 39, barcode, EAN.....). Sometimes, I've used...
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Ray Lombardi
raylsri
Dec 2, 2002 1:53 pm
A simple system for barcoding labels is available from a company named Brady. They have had systems for barcoding labels in other industries and have recently...
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