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Jun 1, 2003 8:02 am
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I would like to know if any Biomek FX users perform their own in- house preventive maintenance on their Span-8 and Multichannel pods? For example, do you ever...
Is there anyone running a Promega SV96 RNA kit on a Biomek FX who has seen their vacuum manifold crack in the back where it connects to the vacuum? If so, does...
Ginger, It's unusual for the manifold base to crack. The manifold is like any other piece of hardware, it should be regularly inspected and maintained. The...
Michael Bjerke
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Jun 3, 2003 7:11 pm
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BioTrove has just purchased a TekCel system for plate handling/storage of source and daughter plates. One of our collaborators will provide compounds in a low...
We have seen a similar problem - our manifold has repeatedly cracked up at the top near the seal. So far, we have gone through at least four or five manifolds...
Brent Morse
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Jun 4, 2003 12:26 am
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Dear list, I would need feedback for the use of Packard-PerkinElmer cell washer installed on the MiniTrack for cell based assay set-up. Is this device as good...
Ginger, Have you considered using an automated centrifuge with the Biomek FX ? It will also reduce time and increase product retrieval. Paul Murphy Jouan...
Anyone know a good source for a used FLIPR? -Mike ********************************************************************** This message is intended only for the...
Michael_Shanler@...
Jun 4, 2003 5:09 pm
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Have you tried Molecular Devices? If it is not the latest version you are looking for, they may have some from trade-ins. Balazs ... From:...
Hello everyone, Has anyone had any experience automating a crude photodocumentation station. We are currently using an Olympus digital camera and a Sony ...
Not sure if you want to change hardware / software. Video cameras allow you to "grab" an image, filter / process the image, print it -- all under control of...
kebaldwin@...
Jun 5, 2003 3:22 am
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Hi, I assume that you are using windows. There are many shareware and freeware programs available that are able to capture commands in a script type language....
G.J.W Euverink
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Jun 5, 2003 2:39 pm
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A cry for help, except for the last line...! - Peter ... From: mfell@... [mailto:mfell@...] Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 3:51 PM To:...
Peter Cohan
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Jun 5, 2003 2:48 pm
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hi all ,we are looking for and automation spot cutter for our facility involved in proteomics, we hesitated to different kind of equipment which are basically...
frederic peyrard
frederic@...
Jun 5, 2003 2:57 pm
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what are the filters and why do you use them. if all you need is a printed copy, use a digital camera - direct to photo printer combination. you should be...
Hi, Could any of you provide the name of the manufacturer of those
magnetic stirrers/beads that can fit into 96 or 384 well plates? I
have seen their booth at...
Ima Bantoot
Imalda@...
Jun 6, 2003 12:48 am
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Ima, That would be: Dr. Patrick Cleveland President V&P Scientific Inc. Work: 858-455-0643 Fax: 619-455-0703 E-Mail: pcleveland@... 9823...
It is V&P Scientific 9823 Pacific Heights Blvd, Ste T San Diego, CA 92121 Phone (800) 455-0644 pcleveland@... http://www.vp-scientific.com ...
Fred Spike
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Jun 6, 2003 12:54 pm
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Having worked extensively with the Beckman Coulter vacuum manifold in the past I have a few insights. Cracking of the base usually occurs, due to the tapered...
Jeff Cahlik
jcahlik@...
Jun 6, 2003 7:08 pm
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Dear Frederic, You might like to add gelPix from Genetix to your list for consideration. Further information is on the web site www.genetix.com Best wishes ...
Sorry the body of the message was not included ! We can help with our OVERLORD product. Regards Malcolm Crook Process Analysis & Automation UK +44 1252 373000 ...
MJCatPAA@...
Jun 6, 2003 7:09 pm
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Dear Frederic, In addition to the spot cutters mentioned you may wish to consider the 2D iD from LEAP Technologies. You can view literature and information on...
Gordon Nye
gnye@...
Jun 6, 2003 7:09 pm
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TOMTEC has a 3 flea stirrer. www.tomtec.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Hello, I'm investigating the use of automatically gathered process metrics with the drug discovery process. Therefore I'm doing some web-based research. I...
Has anyone had much luck pipetting resins? I need an instrument for dispensing 100-200uL of slurry (the resin size will vary) into 96-well deepwell plates....
Michael_Shanler@...
Jun 9, 2003 5:05 pm
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Hi Neil, Statistical Process Control (SPC) is a QC and manufacturing control method used to improve production efficiency. It is not industry or process...
Mike Theran
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Jun 9, 2003 6:55 pm
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Mike, If the slurry isn't too viscous, a biomek 2000 should be able to handle the task. The pipetting feature is equiped with a mix function that can stir up ...
Mike, Two stories that may help: One, in bulk dispensing a large volume of slurry with similar [x] requirements, we developed an "in-line" method of agitation...
Neil, My background includes many years in electronic circuit board manufacturing, semiconductor production and general factory automation. These industries...