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We want to thank all of our users for making LabAutomation 2008 a great show! We had two highly attended workshops, posters on subjects including reaction setup on Biomek® and BioRAPTR FRD™ workstations, new applications of our robust Agencourt® chemistries and the application of the Cisbio IP-one HTRF* assay to our automation systems and an exciting booth featuring the full range of Beckman Coulter Automated Solutions for efficient laboratories. In case you didn't have a chance to visit our booth, here are the highlights of what was presented. LabAutomation 2008 Beckman Coulter Booth DisplayIndustrial Robotics Solutions
We showed a waist-based industrial robot configured to demonstrate the partnership capabilities that exist between different Beckman Coulter product lines for the purpose of cell-based assays or secondary screening. In addition to a Biomek® NXP Automated Laboratory Workstation, it featured a PARADIGM™ Detection Platform, a BioRAPTR FRD™ system, a CellLab Quanta™ SC MPL Flow Cytometer, a print and apply station, a storage carousel and a barcode reader. Powered by a version of SAMI® Workstation EX software designed for customized Industrial Robotics Solutions, the system shown was just one example of the many configurations that our Integrated Solutions group can create to meet your specifications. Integration of a Vi-CELL® XR Cell Viability Analyzer with the Biomek NXP
A major draw in the booth was the integration of our compact Biomek NXP platform with the Vi-CELL XR. This solution provides researchers with the ability to actively monitor cell viability prior to or during an assay, reporting this data back to the automation system to allow not only for documentation of cell viability, but also mid-run decision-making capability based on the viability results. The use of high-quality cells results in high-quality assay data. This integration highlights the synergies between diverse product lines within Beckman Coulter. Please view the Vi-CELL XR Cell Viability Analyzer Integration with Biomek NXP - Integrated Solutions Showcase Document for more information. GenomeLabTM Biomek 3000
An economical integrated solution for gene expression studies, the ArrayPlex Workstation provides GeneChip* customers with a reliable sample preparation workstation in a small footprint. The workstation provides automated target RNA sample preparation with limited user intervention. The workstation enables the processing of experimental and control samples in batches of eight, up to 96 in a full microplate. Compatible with both Affymetrix and Enzo IVT labeling reagents, the workstation now employs Agencourt magnetic bead-based cleanup steps for improved yields of higher-quality target RNA. BioRAPTRTM FRD Microfluidic Workstation and PARADIGM Detection Platform
The BioRAPTR FRD Microfluidic Workstation and PARADIGM Detection Platform work side by side in the lab to perform low-volume bulk dispensing and high-sensitivity detection based on the specific needs of your assay. Next to each other in our booth as well, they attracted a lot of attention, representing the newest generation of Beckman Coulter dispensers and detectors. Visitors to the booth enjoyed handling the modular PARADIGM detector cartridges, which provide optimized detection capabilities for individual assays.
Agencourt Reagents and Sample ProcessingOne of the most popular features of the booth was the Biomek FXP system that was configured for nucleic acid preparation via Agencourt chemistries. We answered your questions about the exciting new chemistries now available for Biomek Workstations, including Agencourt® Chloropure™, DNAdvance and RNAdvance cell v2. Informative WorkshopsAs exciting as our booth was, the action continued in the lunchtime workshop sessions. This year, we sponsored two well-attended workshops. On Monday, we teamed with CisBio for a workshop titled "Automation and Detection of a GPCR Functional Assay." In collaboration with Cisbio, Beckman Coulter has automated Cisbio's IP-One HTRF* assay along with detection and analysis. Sharon Soh (Scientific Consultant from Cisbio) gave a presentation on the IP-One HTRF chemistry and Amy Yoder (Applications Scientist from Beckman Coulter) gave a presentation on the specifics of the automation methods performed on a Biomek FXP Laboratory Automation Workstation and detection and analysis of the assay using a PARADIGM Detection Platform with HTRF cartridge for automatic data analysis. Please click here for the presentation. The winner of the digital photo frame door prize was Homero Rey, with Pacific Biosciences
On Tuesday, we worked with Genentech to provide a workshop titled "Integration of High-Throughput Laboratory Automation and Cell Culture Process Monitoring Technologies." Shun Luo (et.al.), Ph.D., scientist from Genentech, Inc. gave a presentation on automation of large-scale suspension mammalian cell cultures and the challenges to the currently existing laboratory automation technology. His presentation focused on ways to improve efficiency of bioprocess development by using a Biomek FXP Laboratory Automation Workstation, high-throughput osmometer, flow cytometer and pH meter, which were integrated with the Biomek FXP. The winner of the digital photo frame door prize was Dipl.Ing. Steffen Junginger with Celisca – Center for Life Science Automation.
Finally, we had an array of posters on display and were excited by the interest they generated.
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