“Environmental Stability and Sample Integrity within Automated Sample Stores” (R. Griffiths, C. Walsh and R. Grimwood) describes a method for quick and easy mapping of environmental conditions using a unique SBS format ‘data logging plate’, and presents data obtained from testing with two market-leading laboratory-sized automated sample stores. Details are to be presented at this month’s ELRIG/SBS conference in Bournemouth.
How does the Xtr-1elite differ from the rest of the Xtr-1 single tube reader family? This one can be used with any PC, including older models and those with low specifications, and is compatible with all versions of WindowsTM operating system. There is no software to be installed and no CPU usage. As an added bonus, the Xtr-1elite is able to read all types of 2D-coded tube without the need for reconfiguration.
Caliper Life Sciences have successfully installed a high throughput system for a large pharmaceutical organisation in France, and chose to integrate the FluidX Xdc-96pro to streamline the decapping/recapping segment of the system. Other integrators of the Xdc-96 include Hamilton, Beckman, Cybio and PAA.
The new DataPlate data recording microplates from FluidX can be placed alongside samples during storage and shipping to provide an easily retrievable record of storage conditions including temperature, humidity and oxygen levels
FluidX have added EasyTrack Lite, a low cost sample archiving and retrieval database with the ability to handle 2D sample codes, to their selection of sample management systems.
