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Sep 1, 2008 7:36 am
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Hi Kevin, wouldn't this be a problem to have so much humidity around if you have to pipette compounds in DMSO? We have similar problems with a 96-ch head (it...
Try http://www.stat-attackindustrial.co.uk/dc_blowers.html We have used these in the UK on various systems with static problems. Regards Paul Savage ...
Paul Savage
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Sep 2, 2008 4:31 am
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If the tipbox is not carbon blacked...its not conductive enough to ground the tips. The act of loading and shucking charges tips. An ion gun may work. I have...
Hi Jonathan, The PlateMate 2x3 and PlateMate Plus from Thermo Scientific are also good matches for the automated liquid handling tasks you describe below. The...
Hello Jonathan, The Thermo Fisher - Matrix PlateMate 2x3 is an ideal instrument for performing serial dilutions as well as reformatting from 96 into 384 and...
Hi, Can anyone suggest a robot-friendly PCR block? We're not sure whether we want integrate directly it onto the bed or not but being able to swap between...
Hello! I'm looking for a company which buys used lab equipment and also sells used lab equipment. Anyone has experiences with such a company? Regards, Michael...
Michael, try BioDirect. They have a huge selection of used equipment, most of it factory-refurbished and guaranteed. I have used them before (as a seller and...
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Sep 2, 2008 4:18 pm
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Ian, Just to add one more PCR machine on your list, we carry thermal cyclers. www.wisbiomed.com has more information. There are nine different block heads...
Michael, I work with several dealers in San Francisco bayarea. Send me a message off line so I can connect you with the appropriate dealer. Martin -- ...
Hi Michael, If you are on the west coast?and specifically in the SF bay area?check out?www.aaisolutions.com . It is a?huge warehouse of new and used lab...
We had static problems with all tips using our Oasis. Using a static gun (purchased from Sigma/Aldrich) did the trick but slowed down production since we had...
Hi Ian, I looked at the same thing and it appears that MJ/Biorad are the ones most people recommend and they also seem to work well with most robotic systems. ...
Atlantic Labs--Outstanding! Mel Reichman, Ph.D. Pharmacophore Discovery Consulting West Chester, PA 484-995-2246 ...
Melvin Reichman
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Sep 3, 2008 1:55 am
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Also top tier. Mel Reichman, Ph.D. Pharmacophore Discovery Consulting West Chester, PA 484-995-2246 ==================================================== This...
Melvin Reichman
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Sep 3, 2008 1:55 am
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Hello! Somehow I managed to forget one important point in my post ;-). I'm looking for such a company in Europe, as we are based in Germany it might be hard to...
Hi Michael, I have purchased equipment from Atlantic Lab Equipment and they are very professional. I would not hesitate to purchase equipment from them in the...
Hi Ian, I integrated PE 9700 auto lid dual 384 machines on an ORCA rail a couple of years ago. That worked well but it was limited to 384. I found these three...
Hi Ian, The new Finnzymes PIKO PCR Thermal Cycler has an automatic plate drawer, like a microplate loader. So a robot can pick up a plate when the drawer is...
When considering the sale of good, used equipment don't overlook a donation to a local university. 1. You get a tax write off. 2. You have the satisfaction...
Take a look at Techne. http://www.techneusa.com/Molecular/TC412.htm Regards, Hank Kuchinski JSi Scientific, Inc. hank@... 732-845-1925 ... From:...
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Sep 3, 2008 10:10 pm
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Hello Jonathan, If you are in the US you can contact Apricot Designs at (626) 256-6088 or you can contact me directly if you would like to discuss the features...
Can anyone point me in the direction of a 1536 plate washer with sraight aspirating cannulas and ANGLED dispensing cannulas? Preferably a small footprint with...
Hi Todd, Did you check the MDS (Molecular Devices) Aquamax washer series? The DW4 is not just a washer of 96,384 and 1536, but is also a precision dispenser...
I am based in the U.K and had some good negotiations with Atlantic - they will ring you back promptly, you won't have to pay an international phone call even! ...
Oliver de Peyer
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Sep 5, 2008 8:39 pm
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Hi, As a follow-up below is a list of the blocks and vendors I've looked at including the ones mentioned by list members. My main criteria was flexibility...