BioTek Instruments, Inc. Attends LabAutomation 2007 as Gold Level Sponsor

BioTek Instruments, Inc., a global leader in microplate instrumentation technology, will highlight its latest innovations in microplate solutions as a Gold Level Sponsor at LabAutomation 2007, to be held January 28-30, 2007 in Palm Springs, California.

In addition to showcasing the latest innovations in automated microplate systems, the company will present the technical poster, “The Synergy™ 2, A Novel Approach to Microplate Multi-Detection for HTS.” This multi-mode microplate reader, with DLReady and HTRF certification, was specifically designed to provide research laboratories with performances normally found on high-end HTS instrumentation along with flexibility and efficient cost-control in a modular architecture. The automated system of Synergy™ 2, Gen5™ Data Analysis Software, and Bio-Stack™ Twister® II Microplate Handler will be featured at Booth #453.

The company will also present the technical poster, “NanoQuot™, A Cost Effective Flexible Nanoliter Dispenser for High Throughput Screening” at the conference. The dispenser, capable of running stand-alone or computer controlled as part of a robotics system, provides accurate and precise dispensing of volumes ranging from 100 nanoliters to 40 microliters in a variety of microplate formats including 1536-well microplates. Detailed demonstrations of NanoQuot combined with the Bio-Stack™ Microplate Stacker will be available at Booth #453. In addition to the technical poster, NanoQuot will be featured at the “Late Night With LRIG: Rapid-Fire Innovation Session”, to be held January 29, 2007 at the Mojave Room of the Wyndham Palm Springs Hotel from 7-10pm. This new forum, moderated by The Association for Laboratory Automation (ALA) and the Laboratory Robotics Interest Group (LRIG), provides a highly interactive and efficient portal for researchers to learn about and discuss the latest innovations in laboratory automation and technology products and services.

Gen5™ Microplate Data Analysis Software, included with all high-end detection systems from BioTek Instruments, provides optimal reader control, data analysis and reporting in a variety of microplate applications.

Bio-Stack™ automation modules may be interfaced to various microplate technologies from BioTek Instruments for increased speed, flexibility and ease of operation. Components are modular and easily reconfigured when experimental protocols change.