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Pittcon poster previews advanced High Throughput DLS instrument...

Malvern Panalytical
29 Mar 2011
Kerry Parker
CEO

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On display from Viscotek at the recent Pittcon 2006 exhibition was a technical poster previewing a new High Throughput Dynamic Light Scattering (HTDLS) instrument to be launched later this year.

Designed without compromise the new HTDLS instrument combines the productivity advantages of a DLS plate reading system with the unique and proven benefits of Viscotek's patented single mode fibre technology including unmatched sensitivity and ultra low sample volumes. Achieving market-leading performance, the HTDLS cuts down measurement times to c. 1 minute per sample well.

Comprising state-of-the-art instrument with a new 3-axis automated platform the HTDLS has been designed to accommodate any style of SBS footprint microplate (48, 96, 384 and 1536-well). The new HTDLS instrument includes a temperature controlled sample cell to improve analytical precision and cooled microplate holder to preserve sample stability. For seamless integration with robotic handling systems, Viscotek's intuitive OmniSize software accepts assay control data to enable automation of entire experiments.

Founded in 1985, Viscotek is the global leader in GPC / SEC detectors, software and systems for the characterisation of polymers, proteins and nanoparticles. Launched in 2005 Viscotek's innovative Model 802 DLS instrument has been widely acclaimed by laboratories around the world particularly those specialising in biomolecular discovery, development and delivery, protein-protein interactions, protein conformation analysis and measurement of the stability and size of lipids and conjugates.

Malvern Instruments acquired Viscotek in January 2008.

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