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BioTek Showcases Newest Automation Innovations at SLAS2016

Agilent Technologies

Featured products will include the new BioSpa™ 8, Cytation™ 5 and Synergy™ Neo2

15 Jan 2016
Lynsey Forsyth
Post Doc / Research Fellow

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The new BioSpa™ 8 Automated Incubator maintains and monitors the perfect environment for long-term live cell assays. BioSpa 8 links BioTek readers or imagers together with washers and dispensers for full workflow automation and scheduling of assays in microplates and other labware. Plate lid handling minimizes manual interventions, and the BioSpa software controls and monitors temperature, CO2/O2 and humidity levels. BioSpa is ideal for long-term live cell assays, including 3D cell studies, and temperature sensitive and controlled environment biochemical assays.

Award-winning Cytation™ 5 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader combines automated digital microscopy and conventional multi-mode microplate detection in a modular, upgradable platform for data-rich qualitative and quantitative data in one compact footprint. Microscopy includes fluorescence, brightfield, color brightfield and phase contrast up to 60x, while reading features patented Hybrid Technology™; combining filter- and monochromator-based detection for unmatched assay versatility. Additional features facilitate live-cell assays.

BioTek’s fastest, highest-performing reader, the Synergy™ Neo2 Multi-Mode Reader, also incorporates Hybrid Technology along with up to four PMTs for ultra-fast, high- quality results. Live cell assay support is also provided, along with direct bottom illumination to optimize detection.

See complete details on BioTek’s SLAS 2016 activities, and stop by booth #921 to learn how BioTek instrumentation can simplify your workflow.

BioTek Instruments, Inc., headquartered in Winooski, VT, USA, is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of microplate instrumentation and software. These technologies are used to aid life science research, facilitate drug discovery, provide rapid and cost-effective analysis, and enable sensitive, accurate quantification of molecules across diverse applications. BioTek espouses a “Think Possible” approach that sets the tone for fresh ideas, unsurpassed customer service and original innovations. As such, they are often honored for local accomplishments and technological innovations, including Best Places to Work in Vermont, North American New Product Innovation Award for Workflow Solutions in Life Sciences and Drug Discovery Product of the Year – Scientists' Choice Award.

For additional information, contact:

Chere Griffin

Expression Marcom, LLC

908-818-9463

cgriffin@expressionmarcom.com

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Agilent BioTek Synergy Neo2 Hybrid Multimode Reader

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Agilent BioTek Synergy Neo2 multimode microplate reader features proprietary Hybrid Technology, with independent optical paths that ensure excellent performance in all detection modes. Variable bandwidth quad monochromators, sensitive high transmission filter-based optics, laser TRF, and up to 4 PMTs provide ultrafast measurements.

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