Life Science News and Press Releases

Ultra Low Binding Storage Tubes for Protein Research

Micronic

08/07/2015

Micronic has published a technical note that describes a study in which the protein binding properties of commercially available sample storage tubes was tested. Driven by the rapid growth in proteomics and protein research applications the need for storage tubes where interaction between the sample and the tube surface is minimised has grown exponentially. The need for storage tubes that exhibit ultra-low binding properties is critical to these research fields...

Micronic Introduces New Ultra Low Temperature Rack Range

Micronic

10/04/2015

Precision manufactured in a certified Class 7 clean room production facility, the new 24-, 48- and 96-tube Ultra-Low Temperature (ULT) rack range from Micronic are based on the automation compatible ANSI / SLAS dimensional footprint.Micronic ULT racks incorporate a wealth of useful features to aid automation. These features include a novel Twist-Lock design which prevents tubes from turning during screw (de)capping; easy lead-in tube and cover placement; closed side walls...

Wireless Barcode Reader Offers Convenient, High Performance Scanning

Micronic

04/03/2015

The new Micronic Handheld Wireless Scanner MINI enables users to reliably read 1D and 2D tube and rack codes almost instantly. Measuring just 135 x 41 x 30mm and weighing only 80g, this small lightweight device is practical to carry around, easy-to-use and can read any 1D barcode or 2D Data-Matrix code on 24-, 48- and 96-well format tubes and racks. Due to its compact size and wireless operation - the Handheld Wireless Scanner MINI offers convenient, high performance...

Extremely Easy to Use Manual Capper

Micronic

12/02/2015

Micronic has launched the new Univo Manual Capper CM480 - a versatile product designed to seal an entire rack of tubes with push caps in a single action.Compact and robust in design the Univo Manual Capper is able to repeatedly and reliably securely cap tubes (up to 1.40 ml) in all ANSI /SLAS format racks up to a maximum height of 48mm. To ensure optimum results an adapter matched to your specific rack type and tube height is supplied.Built to meet the varying needs...

Highly Versatile Single Tube Code Reader

Micronic

04/12/2014

The Tracxer Code Reader TS201 MINI is high-speed storage tube code reading at its best. Attractively designed to enhance your lab space - the Tracxer TS201 MINI istruly versatile - it reads 1D rack barcodes, 1D barcoded tubes and 2D Data-Matrix coded tubes (in 96-, 48- and 24-well formats) all in less than a second. The Tracxer TS201 MINI is a plug-and-play reader that requires no software installation and is very easy to use. The read data can be sent to multiple...

ActiveX Toolkit Enhances Tube Code Reading Software

Micronic

10/10/2014

Micronic has announced a new version 2.2.6 of its Tracxer storage tube code reading software. Fully compatible with all Micronic tube scanners** the new user friendly software is easy to install, gives reliable code readings and can be smoothly integrated into any laboratory sample database.All new features in version 2.2.6 are included as standard in the software at no extra cost together with free upgrades and technical support. The useful new features including ActiveX...

Traceable Sample Storage Supports Genomic Clinical Research

Micronic

22/07/2014

To support genomic clinical research, being undertaken to prepare the local area for personalized medicine, the Institutional Biobank of Lausanne (Lausanne, Switzerland) has invested in 2D sample storage consumables from Micronic to safeguard its valuable samples.The Institutional Biobank of Lausanne (BIL) was created to support clinical research and more specifically research in genomics. After the sequencing of all local patient samples in the biobank, BIL aims to...

Micronic Launch Automated Screw Cap Storage Tube Decapper

Micronic

05/06/2014

Micronic has announced the launch of an Automatic Screw Cap DeCapper™ system. The next-generation Screw Cap DeCapper is an innovative, easy-to-use device that provides automated decapping/capping of screw cap storage tubes in 96-tube racks in portrait or landscape formats. The device is able to cap or decap 96 Screw Cap tubes, in rows of 8 or 12, in just 60 seconds. The new device is able to provide an automated capping / decapping solution for Micronic screw cap...

Micronic Celebrates 30 Years in Sample Storage

Micronic

24/04/2014

To mark its30th anniversary - Micronic has published a new product range catalogue and launched a new easy access website that offers a wide variety of useful information to organisations involved with safeguarding one of their most valuable assets - their samples.The new Micronic 2014 catalogue contains all you need to know about sample storage, handling and management. Available in A4 hard copy, or as a pdf download, the catalogue provides photographs and detailed...

Traceable Tissue Storage Solution

Micronic

27/03/2014

Micronic has launched a new externally threaded 3.00ml tube that provides a fully traceable storage solution for tissue samples.With a unique 2-dimensional Data Matrix code laser encrypted on the tube bottom, and large human readable code on the tube sidewall – Micronic 3.00ml tissue tubes provide easy and unambiguous identification and storage of your donor and transplant samples. The unique 2D code identifies the sample, its coordinates within a 24-tube...