Palm Springs, CA (January 27, 2010) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today jointly introduced the new Capit-All™ IS Automated Capper/Decapper with The Automation Partnership, at LabAutomation 2010. This robust, high-throughput instrument can de-cap or re-cap an entire rack of samples in less than ten seconds. Secure capping is ensured as each tube is individually sealed by its own separate clutch mechanism to the optimal torque, while all 96 caps are secured simultaneously for fast, quality capping. The incorporation of an automated drip tray and a vacuum extraction port reduce any risk of contamination.
The compact, benchtop Capit-All IS Automated Capper/Decapper is easily integrated with automated liquid handling instrumentation. Its intuitive design makes it easily operated by any laboratory personnel with the simple push of a button; no training is needed. Composed of specially molded parts, any possible distortion and damage to the caps after repeated use is prevented. As a result, the life span of the tubes and caps is significantly increased.
Stephen Guy, product manager, Bench top Cell Processing Systems, at The Automation Partnership commented, “The new Capit-All IS unit is compatible with Thermo Scientific Matrix or Thermo Scientific Nunc labware. Both models are highly reliable and have been tested to process one million samples to ensure uptime before service is required.” Kacey Wiley Pouliot, product manager, Sample Storage and Microplates at Thermo Fisher Scientific added, “With the ability to be integrated with automated liquid handling platforms, workflows can be effectively streamlined for efficient high-throughput experimentation.”
For further information, please visit booth 119 at LabAutomation or www.thermo.com/matrix.
Thermo Scientific is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science.
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With 2008 revenues of $10.5 billion, we have more than 34,000 employees and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. Thermo Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel growth for shareholders and employees alike. Visit www.thermofisher.com.
About The Automation Partnership
The Automation Partnership (TAP) is an innovative supplier of advanced automation systems for the life sciences research industry. For 20 years TAP has been the world leader in the design and development of cell culture automation systems with applications in discovery research, regenerative medicine and bioprocessing. These range from fully integrated systems such as SelecT, CompacT SelecT, and Sonata to smaller bench top products such as Fill-It, Capit-All and CellCelector. In addition, TAP has a strong track record in providing a range of custom automation solutions for biological sample management, compound management and advanced high throughput screening applications. TAP solutions include Polar™ technology for –80°C sample storage and the new Coda™ technology for high throughput nanolitre dispensing.
Visit www.automationpartnership.com.
