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Hudson Control Group Enters into Partnership Agreement with Guava Technologies

Hudson Lab Automation
21 Aug 2008

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Hudson Control Group, Inc. recently announced that they have entered into a partnership with Guava Technologies to provide scientists with an automated sample acquisition system for Cellular Analysis Research. This integrated platform combines the Guava® EasyCyte™ Plus Flow Cytometer with Hudson's PlateCrane EX® microplate robot arm and micro10™ High Volume Liquid Dispenser. This benchtop flow cytometry system is capable of automating the set-up and analysis of Guava's mix and read assays resulting in continuous unattended operation for cell counting and viability analysis in a 96-well format.

"Hudson is very excited to be working with Guava Technologies on developing innovative solutions that will accelerate results for researchers working in cellular analysis. Hudson's microplate automation products, combined with our liquid-handling and scheduler products will enable practical applications of Guava's cytometry that have not been available before. The cooperation between our two companies should have a dramatic symbiotic effect on both companies' value to the life-sciences research community, " said Phil Farrelly, Hudson President and CEO.

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Flow Cytometry / Cell CountingFlow cytometers are used to count, sort and examine multiple characteristics of cells. Other cell analysis equipment includes image cytometers, cell counters, fluorescence-activated cell sorters (FACS), magnetic-activated cell sorters (MACS), and a range of flow cytometry assay kits. Flow cytometers can reveal information on cell viability, cell proliferation, apoptosis and cell cycle progression, as well as identify cell populations and intracellular or cell-surface molecules. Additionally, some flow cytometers, known as FACS, have an additional sorting function after analysis. Cell counters and image cytometers count live and dead cell populations and can also conduct cell proliferation assays. Find the best flow cytometers, cell counters and cell sorters in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Robotic InstrumentsRobotic instruments can be used for high-throughput automation of many lab processes. Such processes use instruments for assays like cell based assays and ELISA, for sample preparation like shakers, centrifuges and incubators, and for analysis such as sequencing and western blot analyzers. Useful features of robotic instruments include speed, reproducibility, barcode readers, software and automation.Software PlatformsSoftware platforms are useful for various stages of laboratory experiments from data collection to data storage and processing. For instance lab software is available for system control, data management, data analysis and qualification / validation.Automated Liquid HandlingAutomated liquid handling equipment is used to mix, dilute and dispense allotted volumes of liquid into microplates and other vessels automatically. The robotic, liquid handling arms can dispense from single channel to 3456 multichannel as well as operate nanoliter dispensing, enabling high throughput of samples. Find the best automated liquid handlers in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.

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