From: Biotecinfo@SPAMFOIL.aol.com Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: RNase free tips Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 06:36:17 EST Autoclaving will not destroy RNase (nor often DNase). That particular enzyme is extremely hardy. What most molecular biologists do is purchase tips that have been tested for RNases (labeled as RNase-free). During the manufacturing process, the molding of the tips using rusults in an RNase-free product, but subsequent handling by people usually contaminates the tip. Most suppliers of tips will have an RNase free product. Let me know if I can help further. Dave Burden BT&C, Inc. From: "Feiglin, Marc" Subject: RE: Lab-Robotics Discussion: RNase free tips Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2000 09:16:34 -0500 Check with Robbins Scientific...they also sell tips to fit these instruments -----Original Message----- From: Mark Orlowski [mailto:Orlowsm@SPAMFOIL.war.wyeth.com] Sent: Monday, January 31, 2000 10:57 AM To: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: RNase free tips --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- I am using a Biomek2000 and Quadra96 for an assay in which all reagents and tips must be RNase free. Beckman and Quadra have both told me they do not sell autoclaved/PCR-ready tips for thier instuments. If I autoclave them myself TomTec says the Quadra tips will melt, and Beckman says they might deform enough so that the robot cannot pick them up. Can anyone offer suggestions or know of alternate vendors who sell these tips? Thanks. M. Orlowski --- Lab-Robotics Discussion To subscribe to this list, please send an e-mail message to discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org with just SUBSCRIBE as the subject. Alternatively, click on this link: mailto:discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org?subject=subscribe From: Matthew.Smicker@SPAMFOIL.aventis.com Subject: RNase free tips Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 09:25:40 -0500 We have recently performed three high throughput assays which were sensitive to RNases. In all cases we used standard Zymark tips to transfer compounds and dispense reagents. Those tips are not autoclaved. As long as the plastic consumables we use are heat molded and disposable we have not had problems. Your particular assay may be more sensitive to RNases. You might want to try using the standard tips to see if it makes an impact on your signal. Matt Smicker Aventis From: "Barbara Sullivan (Nunc)" Subject: RE: Lab-Robotics Discussion: RNase free tips Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 10:08:16 -0500 Molecular BioProducts (MBP) makes a selection of RNase, DNase, and pyrogen free tips. We've had excellent experience with them. One line of their Art tips is recommended for the BioMek. Their catalogue says they are autoclavable, but since they are certified RNase, DNase, pyrogen free in sterile and non sterile versions, racked and bulk, I wouldn't think you'd need to autoclave them. With a filter, they make a 20 and 100 ul version and without a filter, they have 20 and 200 ul versions. They also make a great solvent resistant carbon filter tips for pipetting phenol, chloroform, peptide synthesis, etc. >From their catalogue: tel is 800 995 2787 web: www.mbpinc.com e-mail: info@SPAMFOIL.mbpinc.com Try these. We've been very happy with them. Barbara Sullivan -----Original Message----- From: Mark Orlowski [mailto:Orlowsm@SPAMFOIL.war.wyeth.com] Sent: Monday, January 31, 2000 9:57 AM To: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: RNase free tips --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- I am using a Biomek2000 and Quadra96 for an assay in which all reagents and tips must be RNase free. Beckman and Quadra have both told me they do not sell autoclaved/PCR-ready tips for thier instuments. If I autoclave them myself TomTec says the Quadra tips will melt, and Beckman says they might deform enough so that the robot cannot pick them up. Can anyone offer suggestions or know of alternate vendors who sell these tips? Thanks. M. Orlowski From: David Bruce Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Low volume hit picking automation Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 08:22:27 -0700 I wish to hit pick (cherry pick) ~2ul from 96/384 well plates covered with septum sheets. 1) Does anyone know where to get adhesive septum sheets for 96/384 well plates? 2) Does anyone know of a reliable liquid handling system for low volume hit picking? Thanks, David Bruce Mail Stop M888 Group BN-1 Los Alamos National Laboratory Los Alamos, NM 87545 505-667-2699, voice 505-665-3024, fax 505-996-1458, pager dbruce@SPAMFOIL.lanl.gov .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. /|||\|||\ /|||\|||\ /|||\|||\ /|||\|||\ /|||\ \|||/ \|||\|||/ \|||\|||/ \|||\|||/ \|||\|||/ `-' `-' `-' `-' `-' `-' `-' `-' `-' From: Laboratory Robotics Interest Group Subject: Information on lab automation careers Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2000 11:00:11 -0500 Is anyone aware of good surveys/articles on the current employment scene for people involved in lab automation? There is a special interest in salary survey and career development for people in pharmaceutical industries. Andy From: Chad Jenkins Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: RNase free tips Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2000 09:11:17 -0800 Mark, You are correct that most robotic pipet tips are offered sterile or non-sterile and are not neccesarily DNase/RNase/Pyrogen Free. Autoclaving of the pipet tips can deform tips enough to cause problems in robotic applications. With manual applications, these deformities can be overcome. However, multichannel robots to not have the same tolerance for error and tip performance problems could be encountered with autoclaved tips (Not to say that it can't be done or isn't being done). E&K Scientific offers Certified Pipet tips for the Beckman Biomek / Multimek, Zymark, Packard, Matrix and others. Additional information and/or product samples available upon request. Chad Jenkins E&K Scientific Products cjenkins@SPAMFOIL.eandk.com (800) 934-8114 Mark Orlowski wrote: > --------------------- > Lab-Robotics Discussion > --------------------- > I am using a Biomek2000 and Quadra96 for an assay in which all reagents > and tips must be RNase free. Beckman and Quadra have both told me they do > not sell autoclaved/PCR-ready tips for thier instuments. If I autoclave > them myself TomTec says the Quadra tips will melt, and Beckman says they > might deform enough so that the robot cannot pick them up. Can anyone > offer suggestions or know of alternate vendors who sell these tips? > Thanks. > > M. Orlowski > From: "Jeff Cahlik" Subject: RE: Lab-Robotics Discussion: RNase free tips Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 09:42:46 -0800 Hello Mark, A company Molecular BioProducts 619-435-7551 Has their BioRobtix tip line that addresses many liquid handlers. At the LAL show they claimed to have RNase / DNase free tips for the Biomek. Best Regards Jeff Cahlik ACME-Automation.com -----Original Message----- From: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org [mailto:discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org]On Behalf Of Mark Orlowski Sent: Monday, January 31, 2000 7:57 AM To: Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: RNase free tips --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- I am using a Biomek2000 and Quadra96 for an assay in which all reagents and tips must be RNase free. Beckman and Quadra have both told me they do not sell autoclaved/PCR-ready tips for thier instuments. If I autoclave them myself TomTec says the Quadra tips will melt, and Beckman says they might deform enough so that the robot cannot pick them up. Can anyone offer suggestions or know of alternate vendors who sell these tips? Thanks. M. Orlowski From: James Schmeits Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: RNase free tips Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 10:13:31 -0800 >--------------------- >Lab-Robotics Discussion >--------------------- >I am using a Biomek2000 and Quadra96 for an assay in which all reagents >and tips must be RNase free. Beckman and Quadra have both told me they do >not sell autoclaved/PCR-ready tips for thier instuments. If I autoclave >them myself TomTec says the Quadra tips will melt, and Beckman says they >might deform enough so that the robot cannot pick them up. Can anyone >offer suggestions or know of alternate vendors who sell these tips? >Thanks. > >M. Orlowski > You might want to try MBP - Molecular Bio Products. I know they make a number of tips for robots. www.mpbinc.com 858-453-7551 James From: MJCatPAA@SPAMFOIL.aol.com Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Robotic Centrifuges Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 14:23:01 EST As a supplier I can recommend the Sigma Centrifuge as well ! But it is very heavy ! Malcolm Crook PAA UK From: Michael Sabatino Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Low volume hit picking automation Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2000 15:06:57 -0500 WE might be able to help you we handle 96 and 384 plates and can pick 2ul. For product information check our web site www.leaptec.com As for Plate covers for 96 & 384 you could try microliter 888 232 7840 or Chad Jenkins cjenkins@SPAMFOIL.eandk.com (800) 934-8114 ext. 105 E&K Michael Sabatino LEAP Technologies 1800 229 8814 From: Ernie_Woods@SPAMFOIL.waters.com Subject: Re: Fw: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Mini_Pumps Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2000 08:09:18 -0500 Todd, We used a small peristaltic pump for a sample loading/pump flushing application on a biocompatible HPLC instrument several years ago. The pump was either 12 or 24VDC, can't recall which. Manufacturer was Thomas. Check this web site for more info http://www.thomaspumps.com/products/oem.html Tubing was neither Teflon or PP. You will have to investigate this as I do not recall material. Similar to Pharmed. Low pressure. Various flow rates. Simple to change head/tubing cassette. Ernie. ----- Original Message ----- From: <> To: Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List Sent: Friday, January 28, 2000 14:02 Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Mini_Pumps > --------------------- > Lab-Robotics Discussion > --------------------- > I am looking for a minature 24V pump in either a gear type or a diaphram > type configuration. I need all the wetted parts to be teflon or PP. If > anyone has experience with these types of mini pumps I would like to talk > with you. > > Todd Smith > Biology / Chemistry Automation > Selectide, a subsidiary of Aventis > 1580 East Hanley Boulevard > Tucson, Arizona 85737 > (520) 544-5884 Phone > (520) 575-1439 Fax > todd.smith@SPAMFOIL.aventis.com From: Robert F Trinka Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Robotic Centrifuges Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2000 09:33:27 -0500 We use the Hettich robotic centrifuge available from RevPro, 203-268-5337. It's the best robotic centrifuge on the market. Bob Trinka, Robocon, Inc. 610-940-1718 >--------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- Does anybody knows if there is any microplate centrifuge that could be integrated in a robotic system like Sagian Core System or similar? Thanks, Juan < From: SEC119@SPAMFOIL.aol.com Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: RNase free tips Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2000 09:46:48 EST You may want to look into tips from Sorenson Bioscience. I know they have a tip for the Biomek 1000. I don't know about the 2000. Sorenson distributes through PGC Scientifics, Dot Scientific, and Midwest. I believe they are sterile and RNAse free. From: "Fermier, Adam [PRI]" Subject: Solenoids and pumps Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2000 14:59:34 -0500 Hello, Can someone recommend a good source for low (<100 psi) and high (<2000 psi) pressure solenoids? I need them to control some gas (air, nitrogen, helium) lines. I would also appreciate any recommendations on a small air pump capable of attaining 100 psi. The project I am working on requires only a small volume of compressed air <10 mL. Thanks, Adam Fermier RWJ-PRI From: "David Allen" Subject: RE: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Solenoids and pumps Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2000 21:18:55 -0500 > Can someone recommend a good source for low (<100 psi) and > high (<2000 psi) > pressure solenoids? I need them to control some gas (air, > nitrogen, helium) > lines. > low pressure is easy, General Valve, BioChem, VICI, and MAC are all good reliable sources. Cole Parmer sells a few that work OK, their power requirements are a little higher than average though. all sources have 12, 24, and 120 V models. General and VICI also have valve drivers. they can take TTL signals or contact closures as input and output the necessary control voltages. depending on model, they can handle 1 to 8 valves per driver. high pressure is a little more difficult. if you want a solenoid, you'll probably need to use an air piloted valve. you might check with VICI and MAC valves. another option is to use a rotary valve (like the Rheodyne valve on HPLC's). VICI and Hamilton have 2 position actuators that can drive various port bodies. the bodies can have 2 to 32 ports giving a wide range of flow options. one nice thing about the MAC valves is that they have manual actuator and LED signal options. their primary market is pneumatic control so contamination of high purity gases and compatibility with corrosive mixes may be issues. > I would also appreciate any recommendations on a small air > pump capable of > attaining 100 psi. The project I am working on requires only > a small volume > of compressed air <10 mL. does it have to be 100 psi exactly? most house air will run 60 to 90 psi. if a standard, hardware store compressor won't do, consider a pressure amplifier. it'll use house air and boost the pressure. contact your local pneumatic supplier. da From: Xin_Zhang@SPAMFOIL.biogen.com Subject: tips for RapidPlate Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2000 12:06:26 -0500 I am looking for some tips to use with the Zymark RapidPlate that can be used with the Costar and Micronic 1.2 mL racked minitubes. The Zymark 200 uL tips are too short to go down to the bottom of the tubes, because the top edge of the tip crashes on the top of the tubes. Any suggestion will be appreciated. Xin Zhang Biogen, Inc. Adam, Low pressure valves are common, you can use products from any of the following; MAC http://www.macvalves.com/index.htm SMC http://www.smcpneumatics.com/smcworld/english/docs/home.html Clippard http://www.clippard.com/ High Pressure products are a little tougher, the only folk I know of are Moog, http://www.moog.com/ http://www.moog.com/product.htm Look under S for Servovalve. I can only guess they are expensive. For pumps have a look at Thomas Pumps http://www.thomaspumps.com/products/oem/piston-chart.html Hope this helps Regards K "K" Karunaratne korteks 2227 Johns View Way San Diego CA 91977 619 303 5700 Fax 303 5701 k@SPAMFOIL.korteks.com www.korteks.com -----Original Message----- From: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org [mailto:discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org]On Behalf Of Fermier, Adam [PRI] Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2000 12:00 PM To: Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Solenoids and pumps --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- Hello, Can someone recommend a good source for low (<100 psi) and high (<2000 psi) pressure solenoids? I need them to control some gas (air, nitrogen, helium) lines. I would also appreciate any recommendations on a small air pump capable of attaining 100 psi. The project I am working on requires only a small volume of compressed air <10 mL. Thanks, Adam Fermier RWJ-PRI [] 'K' Karunaratne.vcf From: "Richard Rodriguez" Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: tips for RapidPlate Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2000 16:44:00 -0800 Matrix Technologies makes a racked 0.65 ml minitube that has a lower profile. If volume is not an issue this might be an alternative. Good Luck Richie From: Peter Niggemann Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Laser marking of plates and such. Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2000 01:08:28 -0800 Stuart, Sorry I missed you in Palm Springs. Do you offer and reasonably priced technology to verify the contents of a rack? We have seen other systems that will verify the rack contents but they seem rather much overkill for what is required. We are intending to simply use a flat bed scanner to take a picture of the rack and store this with our records. At some time we would like to have this file decoded so we can do the verification automatically. Also what 2D barcode scanners do you recommend using with this product. At 08:34 AM 1/21/00 , Stuart_Gibb@SPAMFOIL.bd.com wrote: Peter You may want to talk to me regarding the New Micronics 2D barcoded tubes which are being launched right now, these tubes have a proven track record of in excess of 10 years in this market. Thay have developed a unique way to manufacture the tubes with the special coding ensuring complete reprudicibilty from tube to tube not only in the dimensions of the tubes which is very important for equipment handling of the tubes but with the quality of the coding on the bottom. Micronics also have a whole system which can be handled by these major robotics companies which starts with the handling of the tubes, reading of the codes, capping of the tubes etc. Please contact me for further details directly at my vmail and I can contact you directly Vmail 1800 688 4886 x5072. BD have a booth at the Lab Autmation meeting in Palm Springs so please feel free to stop by our booth. Regards Stuart Gibb Drug Discovery Manager "Mark Gedrych" on 01/19/2000 10:32:37 PM Please respond to discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org To: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org (Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List) cc: (bcc: Stuart Gibb/FLKS/BDX) Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Laser marking of plates and such. --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- Peter, The 2D bar codes that are applied to the base of microtubes are not simply laser etched onto polypropylene. Doing this would not create a mark with adequate contrast. Also, the contents of the microtube seen through the base of the tube would affect the level of contrast. Instead, the manufactures have come up with mechanisms that create a much higher contrast mark - either by printing a series of layers onto the tube where the top one is laser etched away, or by putting a doped plastic (which turns from white to black when laser marked) at the base of the tube. If you wanted to laser mark plates, then you would need the plates to have been pre-treated in a similar way. This is more a job for a plate manufacturer than a plate user. If you are going to have to apply something to a polypropylene plate yourself to allow it to be laser marked, then unless you want to print a lot of information into a very compact 2D code, or you need a very stable and permanent mark, then it seems to me that you might as well just apply a (larger) white label onto which you can ink jet print a 2D or 1D bar code or print-and-apply a 2D or 1D bar code. Mark __________________________________________________________ Mark Gedrych, The Automation Partnership Inc 266 Main Street, Suite 26, Medfield, MA 02052, USA Tel: (508) 359 5800 Ext 23 Fax: (508) 359 9352 mailto:Mark.Gedrych@SPAMFOIL.us.autoprt.com http://www.autoprt.com > -----Original Message----- > From: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org [mailto:discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org]On > Behalf Of Peter Niggemann > Sent: Tuesday 18 January 2000 13:05 > To: Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List > Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Laser marking of plates and such. > > > --------------------- > Lab-Robotics Discussion > --------------------- > Laser marking is used quite a bit on small parts in the electronics > industry. They are capable of etching a bar-code and text on just about > any surface. > > Has anyone had any experience with laser marking of plates and such? > > My guess is it would work with the right kind of bar-code, small 2D > like datamatrix, etc.. as the readers for these are pretty much > optimized vision systems. Since we are going to be buying these 2d > bar-code readers for the traqmate (sp?) tubes we are getting from > Matrix I was curious as to how else we may apply the 2D bar-code > technology. > Dear Richarsd, I couldn't see the question, but this might be of help, it is a brand new technology and will come out the first of March. Maybee we can help, http://traxis.micronic.com Smaller volumes are the next step. 384 with codes and scanners (64 bit technology). This will take some time. Please let me know if I can be of assistence, even if we do not have it, we now a lot of people in the plastic industry. With kind regards, Dennis Wijnschenk Micronic BV dw@SPAMFOIL.micronic.com -----Original Message----- From: Richard Rodriguez [mailto:rrodriguez@SPAMFOIL.panlabs.com] Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2000 4:44 PM To: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: tips for RapidPlate --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- Matrix Technologies makes a racked 0.65 ml minitube that has a lower profile. If volume is not an issue this might be an alternative. Good Luck Richie --- Lab-Robotics Discussion To subscribe to this list, please send an e-mail message to discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org with just SUBSCRIBE as the subject. Alternatively, click on this link: mailto:discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org?subject=subscribe Dear Xin, This might be of interest to you as you talk about the Micronic tubes. http://traxis.micronic.com -----Original Message----- From: Xin_Zhang@SPAMFOIL.biogen.com [mailto:Xin_Zhang@SPAMFOIL.biogen.com] Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2000 9:06 AM To: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: tips for RapidPlate --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- I am looking for some tips to use with the Zymark RapidPlate that can be used with the Costar and Micronic 1.2 mL racked minitubes. The Zymark 200 uL tips are too short to go down to the bottom of the tubes, because the top edge of the tip crashes on the top of the tubes. Any suggestion will be appreciated. Xin Zhang Biogen, Inc. --- Lab-Robotics Discussion To subscribe to this list, please send an e-mail message to discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org with just SUBSCRIBE as the subject. Alternatively, click on this link: mailto:discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org?subject=subscribe From: "Wasyl, Michael" Subject: RE: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Solenoids and pumps Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2000 07:38:32 -0500 I would also add Neptune Research to the list of solenoid valves <100psi. -----Original Message----- From: David Allen [mailto:dr-allen@SPAMFOIL.mediaone.net] Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2000 9:19 PM To: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Solenoids and pumps --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- > Can someone recommend a good source for low (<100 psi) and > high (<2000 psi) > pressure solenoids? I need them to control some gas (air, > nitrogen, helium) > lines. > low pressure is easy, General Valve, BioChem, VICI, and MAC are all good reliable sources. Cole Parmer sells a few that work OK, their power requirements are a little higher than average though. all sources have 12, 24, and 120 V models. General and VICI also have valve drivers. they can take TTL signals or contact closures as input and output the necessary control voltages. depending on model, they can handle 1 to 8 valves per driver. high pressure is a little more difficult. if you want a solenoid, you'll probably need to use an air piloted valve. you might check with VICI and MAC valves. another option is to use a rotary valve (like the Rheodyne valve on HPLC's). VICI and Hamilton have 2 position actuators that can drive various port bodies. the bodies can have 2 to 32 ports giving a wide range of flow options. one nice thing about the MAC valves is that they have manual actuator and LED signal options. their primary market is pneumatic control so contamination of high purity gases and compatibility with corrosive mixes may be issues. > I would also appreciate any recommendations on a small air > pump capable of > attaining 100 psi. The project I am working on requires only > a small volume > of compressed air <10 mL. does it have to be 100 psi exactly? most house air will run 60 to 90 psi. if a standard, hardware store compressor won't do, consider a pressure amplifier. it'll use house air and boost the pressure. contact your local pneumatic supplier. da --- Lab-Robotics Discussion To subscribe to this list, please send an e-mail message to discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org with just SUBSCRIBE as the subject. Alternatively, click on this link: mailto:discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org?subject=subscribe From: "Craig S Weiss" Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: tips for RapidPlate Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2000 08:39:41 EST Hi Xin, Per Richards response, Matrix has a lower profile tube available in 96 tube racks that may be of help. Let me know if you would like more information (i.e. catalog #, samples, etc.) Best regards, Craig Weiss Matrix Technologies 800-345-0206 www.matrixtechcorp.com From: Xin_Zhang@SPAMFOIL.biogen.com To: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org (Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List) Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2000 12:06:26 -0500 Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: tips for RapidPlate Reply-to: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- I am looking for some tips to use with the Zymark RapidPlate that can be used with the Costar and Micronic 1.2 mL racked minitubes. The Zymark 200 uL tips are too short to go down to the bottom of the tubes, because the top edge of the tip crashes on the top of the tubes. Any suggestion will be appreciated. Xin Zhang Biogen, Inc. --- Lab-Robotics Discussion To subscribe to this list, please send an e-mail message to discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org with just SUBSCRIBE as the subject. Alternatively, click on this link: mailto:discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org?subject=subscribe From: Matthew.Smicker@SPAMFOIL.aventis.com Subject: tips for Rapidplate Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2000 09:24:44 -0500 You might want to try the 100ul tip for the rapidplate. It is a little more slender at the top of the tip. We had problems with the 200ul tips picking up deepwells, because the top edge of the tip would get stuck in the rim of the well. Switching to the 100ul tip solved this problem. Matt Smicker Aventis From: "Craig S Weiss" Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Laser marking of plates and such. Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2000 13:56:41 EST Hi Peter, Matrix is currently working on 3 options for reading our TrakMates 2D Barcoded Tubes. The high speed 96 tube/rack scanner, a flatbed 96 tube/rack scanner (which I believe is what you've described below), and a single tube scanner. In the meantime, however, TrakMates tubes are available now and can be read with ANY scanner designed for 2D barcodes (due to the non-proprietary Data Matrix Code). If you have an immediate need for a scanner, you might want to try the Metanetics hand-held scanners (www.metanetics.com), or another option is the WelchAllyn line of 2D readers (www.welchallyn.com/products/overappl/2d.htm). These read only 1 code at a time, but they could get you by until we release our readers. The Matrix rack does contain an 88x88 2D Barcode which contains the codes of all 96 tubes in the rack, which can be read by the handhelds as well. Thanks, Craig Weiss Matrix Technologies Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2000 01:08:28 -0800 To: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org (Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List) From: Peter Niggemann Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Laser marking of plates and such. Reply-to: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- Stuart, Sorry I missed you in Palm Springs. Do you offer and reasonably priced technology to verify the contents of a rack? We have seen other systems that will verify the rack contents but they seem rather much overkill for what is required. We are intending to simply use a flat bed scanner to take a picture of the rack and store this with our records. At some time we would like to have this file decoded so we can do the verification automatically. Also what 2D barcode scanners do you recommend using with this product. From: RPG1956@SPAMFOIL.aol.com Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Laser marking of plates and such. Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2000 10:24:20 EST Craig- Would you please send me some information on this (Barcode reading and your TrakMate). Regards R. P. Gill Veritec Corp. -- Verification Technologies, Inc 85 Westbrook Road Centerbrook, Ct 06409 860-767-7711 From: "Hurst, William" Subject: Robot for Donation to Educational Institution Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 08:27:28 -0500 The Hershey Foods Corporation has a Zymate II based Mojonnier Analysis System for donation to an educational institution with an interest in this technology. It has the necessary hardware including a Zymate II, System V Controller, 2 PE Controlers, Centrifuge, Explosion Proof Hotplates, glassware and associated software to perfrom the mojonnier analysis of milk products in an automated fashion. There have been several papers written on this system and it's applications. I would be happy to provide any particulars to interested parties. It is functional. Please feel free to share this with anyone who you think might be interested. I would ask that interested parties contact me privately whurst@SPAMFOIL.hersheys.com so as not to gum up this medium with inappropriate traffic. W.Jeffrey Hurst, Ph.D.,FAIC Senior Staff Scientist Hershey Foods Technical Center PO Box 805 Hershey, PA 17033 717-534-5145 (Phone) 717-534-6132 (FAX) whurst@SPAMFOIL.hersheys.com I don't divide the world into the weak and the strong, or the successes and the failures, those who make it or those who don't. I divide the world into learners and non-learners. -Benjamin Barber From: "Fermier, Adam [PRI]" Subject: source for XYZ axis robots Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2000 07:17:13 -0500 Hello, I am looking for a source of a x, xy, xyz robot that I can drive via RS232 or more ideally RS485. Load on the robot will be minimal and 9-30" travel would be necessary. I am currently using arrick robotics however the steps must be timed and generated through the OS which can cause some problems. Thanks in advance for your help! Adam Fermier RWJ-PRI From: "Mark Orlowski" Subject: 96-deepwell glass plates Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2000 13:51:42 -0500 Can anyone help me with 96-well deepwell glass plates. Is there such a thing? I'm sure they are out there somewhere. I want to store compounds in a 96 well format but they are sensitive to plastic and are best stored in glass. Perhaps someone makes a 96-well box template with deepwell glass inserts? Any help would be appreciated. M. Orlowski From: David Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: source for XYZ axis robots Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2000 10:03:33 +0000 This one is right up our street! Please check our website http://strobotics.com and follow the link to R15 which is a modular Cartesian system. Sorry for the delay in replying. I see your post is Thursday but I did not receive it until Saturday. I did experience a 6 hour delay in emails presumably because of the trinoo/TFN vandalism. Did anyone else get problems with that I wonder. Regards, David Fermier, Adam [PRI] wrote: > > --------------------- > Lab-Robotics Discussion > --------------------- > Hello, > > I am looking for a source of a x, xy, xyz robot that I can drive via RS232 > or more ideally RS485. Load on the robot will be minimal and 9-30" travel > would be necessary. I am currently using arrick robotics however the steps > must be timed and generated through the OS which can cause some problems. > > Thanks in advance for your help! > > Adam Fermier > RWJ-PRI > -- ________________________________________________________ David N. Sands, ST Robotics International Website: http://www.strobotics.com Why doesn't DOS ever say "EXCELLENT command or filename!" From: "'K' Karunaratne" Subject: RE: Lab-Robotics Discussion: source for XYZ axis robots Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2000 20:41:08 -0800 Dear Adam, For one off type projects, we have had great success using actuators from Intelligent Actuator http://www.iaiamerica.com Or more specifically: http://www.iaiamerica.com/products/linearpositioners/fsseries.html They are excellent and "turnkey" IAI can supply axis in an XYZ configuration out of the box, with a single controller for all three axis or a networkable drive per axis. If you are willing to do some assembly, and "engineering" then we have used THK actuators in an XY configuration , with an IAI Z axis. http://www.thk.com/products/actuators/actuators.htm The THK products are bigger, but a little more cost effective in terms of procurement dollars, but you do have to go out and do the math or trust a vendor/integrator to size the motors and gearboxes appropriately. We have used Bearing Engineers (Henry Kim/Dave Shaw 949 546 7442) in LA to supply near turnkey THK/stepper/gearbox combos on an RS485 bus. They have very good pre sales, customer service and support, but may not be local for you. We (korteks) have in stock brackets for bolting THK GL series actuators into a XYZ configuration, including routing for cables. We currently manufacture turnkey custom light load XYZ stages for several existing customers, if you would like us to quote you one of our semi-standard XYZ systems please feel free to contact us. This is not as costly as one might think as our designs are in parametric CAD. In terms of delivery dates THK can usually supply something within 1-2weeks (stock) korteks can supply products within 4-6 weeks IAI can supply anything within 6-10 weeks I hope this all helps, Regards "K" "K" Karunaratne korteks 2227 Johns View Way San Diego CA 91977 619 303 5700 Fax 303 5701 k@SPAMFOIL.korteks.com www.korteks.com -----Original Message----- From: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org [mailto:discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org]On Behalf Of Fermier, Adam [PRI] Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2000 4:17 AM To: Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: source for XYZ axis robots --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- Hello, I am looking for a source of a x, xy, xyz robot that I can drive via RS232 or more ideally RS485. Load on the robot will be minimal and 9-30" travel would be necessary. I am currently using arrick robotics however the steps must be timed and generated through the OS which can cause some problems. Thanks in advance for your help! Adam Fermier RWJ-PRI From: gledson@SPAMFOIL.whatman.com Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: 96-deepwell glass plates Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2000 09:00:57 -0500 Whatman Polyfiltronics make a 96 well, 2ml per well deepwell compound storage plate in a material called MultiChem. MultiChem is a fluoropolymer with chemical resistance characteristics similar to Teflon. For more information please contact me at gledson@SPAMFOIL.whatman.com "Mark Orlowski" on 02/11/2000 01:51:42 PM To: Orlowsm@SPAMFOIL.war.wyeth.com cc: (bcc: Grahame Ledson/Whatman) Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: 96-deepwell glass plates --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- Can anyone help me with 96-well deepwell glass plates. Is there such a thing? I'm sure they are out there somewhere. I want to store compounds in a 96 well format but they are sensitive to plastic and are best stored in glass. Perhaps someone makes a 96-well box template with deepwell glass inserts? Any help would be appreciated. M. Orlowski From: David Bruce Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Adhesive septum sheets for 96/384 wellplates Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2000 07:16:06 -0700 Colleagues: I am looking for adhesive septum sheets for 96/384 well plates that meet the following: Specifications: Description: Tape to cover biological samples stored in a polystyrene box (microtiter plate). The microtiter plate is 3" wide and 4.5" long. It has 96 0.25" diameter wells on the top surface, where the samples are stored. Purpose: Prevent sample evaporation and serve as a septum for sample withdrawal using a needle. Temperature range: -20蚓 to +37蚓. Solvent contact: Neutral aqueous buffer. Needed properties: Stick to polystyrene. Prevent evaporation. Stand multiple piercing with small bore needle and still have desired properties. David Bruce Mail Stop M888 Group BN-1 Los Alamos National Laboratory Los Alamos, NM 87545 505-667-2699, voice 505-665-3024, fax 505-996-1458, pager dbruce@SPAMFOIL.lanl.gov .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. /|||\|||\ /|||\|||\ /|||\|||\ /|||\|||\ /|||\ \|||/ \|||\|||/ \|||\|||/ \|||\|||/ \|||\|||/ `-' `-' `-' `-' `-' `-' `-' `-' `-' From: "john celani" Subject: RE: Lab-Robotics Discussion: 96-deepwell glass plates Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2000 08:41:04 -0800 Mark: We use glass vials with snap caps which fit neatly into Beckman style deepwell plates. They are critical for Mass spec sample injections. The company we recommend is Microliter Ananlytical Supplies from Suwanee, GA. Also on the web at www.microliter.com John Celani LEAP Technologies -----Original Message----- From: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org [mailto:discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org]On Behalf Of Mark Orlowski Sent: Friday, February 11, 2000 10:52 AM To: Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: 96-deepwell glass plates --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- Can anyone help me with 96-well deepwell glass plates. Is there such a thing? I'm sure they are out there somewhere. I want to store compounds in a 96 well format but they are sensitive to plastic and are best stored in glass. Perhaps someone makes a 96-well box template with deepwell glass inserts? Any help would be appreciated. M. Orlowski Mark Robbins Scientific manufactures tips for both the Biomek 1000/2000 and TomTec Quadra. All lots are tested and certified to be RNase and DNase free. Please see our web site for test conditions etc. at www.robsci.com. Tips are optionally available radiation sterilized. Generally speaking you should use radiation sterilized tips and avoid autoclaving since they will often deform. Jim At 12:56 AM 2/12/00 -0500, you wrote: From: "Mark Orlowski" Subject: RNase free tips Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2000 10:57:23 -0500 I am using a Biomek2000 and Quadra96 for an assay in which all reagents and tips must be RNase free. Beckman and Quadra have both told me they do not sell autoclaved/PCR-ready tips for thier instuments. If I autoclave them myself TomTec says the Quadra tips will melt, and Beckman says they might deform enough so that the robot cannot pick them up. Can anyone offer suggestions or know of alternate vendors who sell these tips? Thanks. M. Orlowski From: Gladys_Range@SPAMFOIL.hgsi.com Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Mini_Pumps Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2000 11:32:09 -0500 You might want to explore these sources. I have used Teflon pumps from all of them and was very happy with their performance. ASF, Inc (Diaphragm and gear pumps) Siggy Mueller 2100 Narcross Parkway #120 Narcross Georgia (770)441-3611 The Lee Company (Mini pumps) 2 Pettipaug Rd Westbrook Ct 06498-0424 (203) 399-6281 Pall Corporation 25 Harbor Park Drive Port Washington, NY 11050 (516) 484-3600 G.V. Range (301)610-5790 gladys_range@SPAMFOIL.hgsi.com From: Juan_Antonio_Mostacero@SPAMFOIL.sbphrd.com Subject: Robotic Centrifuges Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2000 18:02:30 +0100 Does anybody knows if there is any microplate centrifuge that could be integrated in a robotic system like Sagian Core System or similar? Thanks, Juan From: David Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: AutoRobot Software sellers Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2000 17:22:32 +0000 PABLO CORREA wrote: > > --------------------- > Lab-Robotics Discussion > --------------------- > I'm looking for the current seller of the program AutoRobot, formerly > designed and sold by Rainbow Design, used to simulate robotic cells with > AutoCAD environment. > > Otherwise, do you know another similar software? > > My address: pcm_1@SPAMFOIL.hotmail.com. > > Regards, > > Pablo Correa > Electro-Mechanical Engineer > Robotics Researcher Try Workspace 5 from Flow Software Technologies, email Simon Tilley on stilley@SPAMFOIL.workspace5.com David -- ________________________________________________________ David N. Sands, ST Robotics International Website: http://www.strobotics.com The name is Baud, James Baud. ASCII stupid question, get a stupid ANSI! Enter any 11-digit prime number to continue... From: "Richard Rodriguez" Subject: Bohdan Label Automator Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2000 12:43:26 -0800 Would anyone care to share your experiences with the Bohdan Label Automator both pro and con? I may be contacted at rrodriguez@SPAMFOIL.panlabs.com. Richard Rodriguez From: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org (Lab-Robotics Discussion) Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Posting Etiquette Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2000 13:08:54 -0500 Just a word to our vendor members of Lab-Robotics Discussion: Our vision here at LRIG for this mailing list is that it will become a dynamic forum for users and vendors to freely exchange ideas and solve problems regarding laboratory automation. We want to be sure that the demeanor of the mailing list reflects the desires of the subscribers. The majority of the subscribers have indicated that they do not want to receive unsolicited sales or promotional messages in this forum. To this end, we request that when a subscriber asks a question about specific equipment or functionality, your reply remain in the same vein of specificity and not merely become an opportunity to advertise your company. If someone asks about a certain functionality, please do not reply with a "we can do anything, call me". In this case you could reply with examples of work you have done. If someone brings up an issue with a manufacturer's equipment, please don't reply with "well mine is better because...". Use your judgement on the appropriateness of your response. We do not want to get into the censorship business. If you have new product related information to disseminate, it may be posted on our Announcement Board at: https://www.lab-robotics.org/announce.htm Links to your company showing your products and services may be displayed at: https://www.lab-robotics.org/vendors1.htm This is a periodic message and not targeted at any particular posts. Andy Zaayenga Moderator, The Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List mailto:andy.zaayenga@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org web site: https://www.lab-robotics.org From: "Lance A. Larka" Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: RNase free tips Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2000 22:08:37 -0800 You might want to try contacting Axygen Scientific. I know that they make Biomek compatible tip racks and I know that they make gamma-sterilized plasticware as well. They are a manufacturer only, but I'm sure will point you to a distributor. Their number is 510-494-8900 and the web URL is www.axygen.com. My personal experience with the Beckman tips is that they are deformed enough to begin with and autoclaving them only makes them worse. Many an assay of mine has aborted because the MP8 head lifted the tip rack along with the tips. Good luck. -Lance ************************************************** Lance A. Larka Research Scientist Operon Technologies, Inc. 1000 Atlantic Ave. Suite 108 Alameda, CA 94501 Ph. 510.865.8644 ex. 152 vm. 224 Fx. 561.828.8327 E-mail: llarka@SPAMFOIL.operon.com HTTP://www.operon.com/ "Science answers the question you asked, Not the question you thought you asked." ************************************************** Mark Orlowski wrote: > --------------------- > Lab-Robotics Discussion > --------------------- > I am using a Biomek2000 and Quadra96 for an assay in which all reagents > and tips must be RNase free. Beckman and Quadra have both told me they do > not sell autoclaved/PCR-ready tips for thier instuments. If I autoclave > them myself TomTec says the Quadra tips will melt, and Beckman says they > might deform enough so that the robot cannot pick them up. Can anyone > offer suggestions or know of alternate vendors who sell these tips? > Thanks. > > M. Orlowski > From: David Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Robotic Centrifuges Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2000 10:07:32 +0000 We have used the Sigma centrifuge in the past. It has an optional datum position which leaves the microplate in a fairly repeatable position for robotic access. We found we needed a little strategy to move the plate to one corner of the holder and re-grip, thus improving the repeatability. David Juan_Antonio_Mostacero@SPAMFOIL.sbphrd.com wrote: > > --------------------- > Lab-Robotics Discussion > --------------------- > Does anybody knows if there is any microplate centrifuge that could be > integrated in a robotic system like Sagian Core System or similar? > > Thanks, > Juan -- ________________________________________________________ David N. Sands, ST Robotics International Website: http://www.strobotics.com MICROPROCESSOR: 20 years of architectural bungling in a single chip. From: Biotecinfo@SPAMFOIL.aol.com Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: RNase free tips Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 06:36:17 EST Autoclaving will not destroy RNase (nor often DNase). That particular enzyme is extremely hardy. What most molecular biologists do is purchase tips that have been tested for RNases (labeled as RNase-free). During the manufacturing process, the molding of the tips using rusults in an RNase-free product, but subsequent handling by people usually contaminates the tip. Most suppliers of tips will have an RNase free product. Let me know if I can help further. Dave Burden BT&C, Inc. From: "Feiglin, Marc" Subject: RE: Lab-Robotics Discussion: RNase free tips Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2000 09:16:34 -0500 Check with Robbins Scientific...they also sell tips to fit these instruments -----Original Message----- From: Mark Orlowski [mailto:Orlowsm@SPAMFOIL.war.wyeth.com] Sent: Monday, January 31, 2000 10:57 AM To: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: RNase free tips --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- I am using a Biomek2000 and Quadra96 for an assay in which all reagents and tips must be RNase free. Beckman and Quadra have both told me they do not sell autoclaved/PCR-ready tips for thier instuments. If I autoclave them myself TomTec says the Quadra tips will melt, and Beckman says they might deform enough so that the robot cannot pick them up. Can anyone offer suggestions or know of alternate vendors who sell these tips? Thanks. M. Orlowski --- Lab-Robotics Discussion To subscribe to this list, please send an e-mail message to discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org with just SUBSCRIBE as the subject. Alternatively, click on this link: mailto:discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org?subject=subscribe From: Matthew.Smicker@SPAMFOIL.aventis.com Subject: RNase free tips Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 09:25:40 -0500 We have recently performed three high throughput assays which were sensitive to RNases. In all cases we used standard Zymark tips to transfer compounds and dispense reagents. Those tips are not autoclaved. As long as the plastic consumables we use are heat molded and disposable we have not had problems. Your particular assay may be more sensitive to RNases. You might want to try using the standard tips to see if it makes an impact on your signal. Matt Smicker Aventis From: "Barbara Sullivan (Nunc)" Subject: RE: Lab-Robotics Discussion: RNase free tips Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 10:08:16 -0500 Molecular BioProducts (MBP) makes a selection of RNase, DNase, and pyrogen free tips. We've had excellent experience with them. One line of their Art tips is recommended for the BioMek. Their catalogue says they are autoclavable, but since they are certified RNase, DNase, pyrogen free in sterile and non sterile versions, racked and bulk, I wouldn't think you'd need to autoclave them. With a filter, they make a 20 and 100 ul version and without a filter, they have 20 and 200 ul versions. They also make a great solvent resistant carbon filter tips for pipetting phenol, chloroform, peptide synthesis, etc. >From their catalogue: tel is 800 995 2787 web: www.mbpinc.com e-mail: info@SPAMFOIL.mbpinc.com Try these. We've been very happy with them. Barbara Sullivan -----Original Message----- From: Mark Orlowski [mailto:Orlowsm@SPAMFOIL.war.wyeth.com] Sent: Monday, January 31, 2000 9:57 AM To: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: RNase free tips --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- I am using a Biomek2000 and Quadra96 for an assay in which all reagents and tips must be RNase free. Beckman and Quadra have both told me they do not sell autoclaved/PCR-ready tips for thier instuments. If I autoclave them myself TomTec says the Quadra tips will melt, and Beckman says they might deform enough so that the robot cannot pick them up. Can anyone offer suggestions or know of alternate vendors who sell these tips? Thanks. M. Orlowski From: David Bruce Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Low volume hit picking automation Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 08:22:27 -0700 I wish to hit pick (cherry pick) ~2ul from 96/384 well plates covered with septum sheets. 1) Does anyone know where to get adhesive septum sheets for 96/384 well plates? 2) Does anyone know of a reliable liquid handling system for low volume hit picking? Thanks, David Bruce Mail Stop M888 Group BN-1 Los Alamos National Laboratory Los Alamos, NM 87545 505-667-2699, voice 505-665-3024, fax 505-996-1458, pager dbruce@SPAMFOIL.lanl.gov .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. /|||\|||\ /|||\|||\ /|||\|||\ /|||\|||\ /|||\ \|||/ \|||\|||/ \|||\|||/ \|||\|||/ \|||\|||/ `-' `-' `-' `-' `-' `-' `-' `-' `-' From: Laboratory Robotics Interest Group Subject: Information on lab automation careers Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2000 11:00:11 -0500 Is anyone aware of good surveys/articles on the current employment scene for people involved in lab automation? There is a special interest in salary survey and career development for people in pharmaceutical industries. Andy From: Chad Jenkins Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: RNase free tips Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2000 09:11:17 -0800 Mark, You are correct that most robotic pipet tips are offered sterile or non-sterile and are not neccesarily DNase/RNase/Pyrogen Free. Autoclaving of the pipet tips can deform tips enough to cause problems in robotic applications. With manual applications, these deformities can be overcome. However, multichannel robots to not have the same tolerance for error and tip performance problems could be encountered with autoclaved tips (Not to say that it can't be done or isn't being done). E&K Scientific offers Certified Pipet tips for the Beckman Biomek / Multimek, Zymark, Packard, Matrix and others. Additional information and/or product samples available upon request. Chad Jenkins E&K Scientific Products cjenkins@SPAMFOIL.eandk.com (800) 934-8114 Mark Orlowski wrote: > --------------------- > Lab-Robotics Discussion > --------------------- > I am using a Biomek2000 and Quadra96 for an assay in which all reagents > and tips must be RNase free. Beckman and Quadra have both told me they do > not sell autoclaved/PCR-ready tips for thier instuments. If I autoclave > them myself TomTec says the Quadra tips will melt, and Beckman says they > might deform enough so that the robot cannot pick them up. Can anyone > offer suggestions or know of alternate vendors who sell these tips? > Thanks. > > M. Orlowski > From: "Jeff Cahlik" Subject: RE: Lab-Robotics Discussion: RNase free tips Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 09:42:46 -0800 Hello Mark, A company Molecular BioProducts 619-435-7551 Has their BioRobtix tip line that addresses many liquid handlers. At the LAL show they claimed to have RNase / DNase free tips for the Biomek. Best Regards Jeff Cahlik ACME-Automation.com -----Original Message----- From: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org [mailto:discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org]On Behalf Of Mark Orlowski Sent: Monday, January 31, 2000 7:57 AM To: Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: RNase free tips --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- I am using a Biomek2000 and Quadra96 for an assay in which all reagents and tips must be RNase free. Beckman and Quadra have both told me they do not sell autoclaved/PCR-ready tips for thier instuments. If I autoclave them myself TomTec says the Quadra tips will melt, and Beckman says they might deform enough so that the robot cannot pick them up. Can anyone offer suggestions or know of alternate vendors who sell these tips? Thanks. M. Orlowski From: James Schmeits Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: RNase free tips Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 10:13:31 -0800 >--------------------- >Lab-Robotics Discussion >--------------------- >I am using a Biomek2000 and Quadra96 for an assay in which all reagents >and tips must be RNase free. Beckman and Quadra have both told me they do >not sell autoclaved/PCR-ready tips for thier instuments. If I autoclave >them myself TomTec says the Quadra tips will melt, and Beckman says they >might deform enough so that the robot cannot pick them up. Can anyone >offer suggestions or know of alternate vendors who sell these tips? >Thanks. > >M. Orlowski > You might want to try MBP - Molecular Bio Products. I know they make a number of tips for robots. www.mpbinc.com 858-453-7551 James From: MJCatPAA@SPAMFOIL.aol.com Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Robotic Centrifuges Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 14:23:01 EST As a supplier I can recommend the Sigma Centrifuge as well ! But it is very heavy ! Malcolm Crook PAA UK From: Michael Sabatino Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Low volume hit picking automation Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2000 15:06:57 -0500 WE might be able to help you we handle 96 and 384 plates and can pick 2ul. For product information check our web site www.leaptec.com As for Plate covers for 96 & 384 you could try microliter 888 232 7840 or Chad Jenkins cjenkins@SPAMFOIL.eandk.com (800) 934-8114 ext. 105 E&K Michael Sabatino LEAP Technologies 1800 229 8814 From: Ernie_Woods@SPAMFOIL.waters.com Subject: Re: Fw: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Mini_Pumps Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2000 08:09:18 -0500 Todd, We used a small peristaltic pump for a sample loading/pump flushing application on a biocompatible HPLC instrument several years ago. The pump was either 12 or 24VDC, can't recall which. Manufacturer was Thomas. Check this web site for more info http://www.thomaspumps.com/products/oem.html Tubing was neither Teflon or PP. You will have to investigate this as I do not recall material. Similar to Pharmed. Low pressure. Various flow rates. Simple to change head/tubing cassette. Ernie. ----- Original Message ----- From: <> To: Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List Sent: Friday, January 28, 2000 14:02 Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Mini_Pumps > --------------------- > Lab-Robotics Discussion > --------------------- > I am looking for a minature 24V pump in either a gear type or a diaphram > type configuration. I need all the wetted parts to be teflon or PP. If > anyone has experience with these types of mini pumps I would like to talk > with you. > > Todd Smith > Biology / Chemistry Automation > Selectide, a subsidiary of Aventis > 1580 East Hanley Boulevard > Tucson, Arizona 85737 > (520) 544-5884 Phone > (520) 575-1439 Fax > todd.smith@SPAMFOIL.aventis.com From: Robert F Trinka Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Robotic Centrifuges Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2000 09:33:27 -0500 We use the Hettich robotic centrifuge available from RevPro, 203-268-5337. It's the best robotic centrifuge on the market. Bob Trinka, Robocon, Inc. 610-940-1718 >--------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- Does anybody knows if there is any microplate centrifuge that could be integrated in a robotic system like Sagian Core System or similar? Thanks, Juan < From: SEC119@SPAMFOIL.aol.com Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: RNase free tips Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2000 09:46:48 EST You may want to look into tips from Sorenson Bioscience. I know they have a tip for the Biomek 1000. I don't know about the 2000. Sorenson distributes through PGC Scientifics, Dot Scientific, and Midwest. I believe they are sterile and RNAse free. From: "Fermier, Adam [PRI]" Subject: Solenoids and pumps Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2000 14:59:34 -0500 Hello, Can someone recommend a good source for low (<100 psi) and high (<2000 psi) pressure solenoids? I need them to control some gas (air, nitrogen, helium) lines. I would also appreciate any recommendations on a small air pump capable of attaining 100 psi. The project I am working on requires only a small volume of compressed air <10 mL. Thanks, Adam Fermier RWJ-PRI From: "David Allen" Subject: RE: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Solenoids and pumps Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2000 21:18:55 -0500 > Can someone recommend a good source for low (<100 psi) and > high (<2000 psi) > pressure solenoids? I need them to control some gas (air, > nitrogen, helium) > lines. > low pressure is easy, General Valve, BioChem, VICI, and MAC are all good reliable sources. Cole Parmer sells a few that work OK, their power requirements are a little higher than average though. all sources have 12, 24, and 120 V models. General and VICI also have valve drivers. they can take TTL signals or contact closures as input and output the necessary control voltages. depending on model, they can handle 1 to 8 valves per driver. high pressure is a little more difficult. if you want a solenoid, you'll probably need to use an air piloted valve. you might check with VICI and MAC valves. another option is to use a rotary valve (like the Rheodyne valve on HPLC's). VICI and Hamilton have 2 position actuators that can drive various port bodies. the bodies can have 2 to 32 ports giving a wide range of flow options. one nice thing about the MAC valves is that they have manual actuator and LED signal options. their primary market is pneumatic control so contamination of high purity gases and compatibility with corrosive mixes may be issues. > I would also appreciate any recommendations on a small air > pump capable of > attaining 100 psi. The project I am working on requires only > a small volume > of compressed air <10 mL. does it have to be 100 psi exactly? most house air will run 60 to 90 psi. if a standard, hardware store compressor won't do, consider a pressure amplifier. it'll use house air and boost the pressure. contact your local pneumatic supplier. da From: Xin_Zhang@SPAMFOIL.biogen.com Subject: tips for RapidPlate Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2000 12:06:26 -0500 I am looking for some tips to use with the Zymark RapidPlate that can be used with the Costar and Micronic 1.2 mL racked minitubes. The Zymark 200 uL tips are too short to go down to the bottom of the tubes, because the top edge of the tip crashes on the top of the tubes. Any suggestion will be appreciated. Xin Zhang Biogen, Inc. Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" X-MIME-Autoconverted: from 8bit to quoted-printable by smtp6.mindspring.com id BAA10425 Adam, Low pressure valves are common, you can use products from any of the following; MAC http://www.macvalves.com/index.htm SMC http://www.smcpneumatics.com/smcworld/english/docs/home.html Clippard http://www.clippard.com/ High Pressure products are a little tougher, the only folk I know of are Moog, http://www.moog.com/ http://www.moog.com/product.htm Look under S for Servovalve. I can only guess they are expensive. For pumps have a look at Thomas Pumps http://www.thomaspumps.com/products/oem/piston-chart.html Hope this helps Regards K "K" Karunaratne korteks 2227 Johns View Way San Diego CA 91977 619 303 5700 Fax 303 5701 k@SPAMFOIL.korteks.com www.korteks.com -----Original Message----- From: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org [mailto:discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org]On Behalf Of Fermier, Adam [PRI] Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2000 12:00 PM To: Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Solenoids and pumps --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- Hello, Can someone recommend a good source for low (<100 psi) and high (<2000 psi) pressure solenoids? I need them to control some gas (air, nitrogen, helium) lines. I would also appreciate any recommendations on a small air pump capable of attaining 100 psi. The project I am working on requires only a small volume of compressed air <10 mL. Thanks, Adam Fermier RWJ-PRI From: "Richard Rodriguez" Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: tips for RapidPlate Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2000 16:44:00 -0800 Matrix Technologies makes a racked 0.65 ml minitube that has a lower profile. If volume is not an issue this might be an alternative. Good Luck Richie From: Peter Niggemann Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Laser marking of plates and such. Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2000 01:08:28 -0800 Stuart, Sorry I missed you in Palm Springs. Do you offer and reasonably priced technology to verify the contents of a rack? We have seen other systems that will verify the rack contents but they seem rather much overkill for what is required. We are intending to simply use a flat bed scanner to take a picture of the rack and store this with our records. At some time we would like to have this file decoded so we can do the verification automatically. Also what 2D barcode scanners do you recommend using with this product. At 08:34 AM 1/21/00 , Stuart_Gibb@SPAMFOIL.bd.com wrote: Peter You may want to talk to me regarding the New Micronics 2D barcoded tubes which are being launched right now, these tubes have a proven track record of in excess of 10 years in this market. Thay have developed a unique way to manufacture the tubes with the special coding ensuring complete reprudicibilty from tube to tube not only in the dimensions of the tubes which is very important for equipment handling of the tubes but with the quality of the coding on the bottom. Micronics also have a whole system which can be handled by these major robotics companies which starts with the handling of the tubes, reading of the codes, capping of the tubes etc. Please contact me for further details directly at my vmail and I can contact you directly Vmail 1800 688 4886 x5072. BD have a booth at the Lab Autmation meeting in Palm Springs so please feel free to stop by our booth. Regards Stuart Gibb Drug Discovery Manager "Mark Gedrych" on 01/19/2000 10:32:37 PM Please respond to discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org To: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org (Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List) cc: (bcc: Stuart Gibb/FLKS/BDX) Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Laser marking of plates and such. --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- Peter, The 2D bar codes that are applied to the base of microtubes are not simply laser etched onto polypropylene. Doing this would not create a mark with adequate contrast. Also, the contents of the microtube seen through the base of the tube would affect the level of contrast. Instead, the manufactures have come up with mechanisms that create a much higher contrast mark - either by printing a series of layers onto the tube where the top one is laser etched away, or by putting a doped plastic (which turns from white to black when laser marked) at the base of the tube. If you wanted to laser mark plates, then you would need the plates to have been pre-treated in a similar way. This is more a job for a plate manufacturer than a plate user. If you are going to have to apply something to a polypropylene plate yourself to allow it to be laser marked, then unless you want to print a lot of information into a very compact 2D code, or you need a very stable and permanent mark, then it seems to me that you might as well just apply a (larger) white label onto which you can ink jet print a 2D or 1D bar code or print-and-apply a 2D or 1D bar code. Mark __________________________________________________________ Mark Gedrych, The Automation Partnership Inc 266 Main Street, Suite 26, Medfield, MA 02052, USA Tel: (508) 359 5800 Ext 23 Fax: (508) 359 9352 mailto:Mark.Gedrych@SPAMFOIL.us.autoprt.com http://www.autoprt.com > -----Original Message----- > From: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org [mailto:discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org]On > Behalf Of Peter Niggemann > Sent: Tuesday 18 January 2000 13:05 > To: Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List > Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Laser marking of plates and such. > > > --------------------- > Lab-Robotics Discussion > --------------------- > Laser marking is used quite a bit on small parts in the electronics > industry. They are capable of etching a bar-code and text on just about > any surface. > > Has anyone had any experience with laser marking of plates and such? > > My guess is it would work with the right kind of bar-code, small 2D > like datamatrix, etc.. as the readers for these are pretty much > optimized vision systems. Since we are going to be buying these 2d > bar-code readers for the traqmate (sp?) tubes we are getting from > Matrix I was curious as to how else we may apply the 2D bar-code > technology. > Dear Richarsd, I couldn't see the question, but this might be of help, it is a brand new technology and will come out the first of March. Maybee we can help, http://traxis.micronic.com Smaller volumes are the next step. 384 with codes and scanners (64 bit technology). This will take some time. Please let me know if I can be of assistence, even if we do not have it, we now a lot of people in the plastic industry. With kind regards, Dennis Wijnschenk Micronic BV dw@SPAMFOIL.micronic.com -----Original Message----- From: Richard Rodriguez [mailto:rrodriguez@SPAMFOIL.panlabs.com] Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2000 4:44 PM To: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: tips for RapidPlate --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- Matrix Technologies makes a racked 0.65 ml minitube that has a lower profile. If volume is not an issue this might be an alternative. Good Luck Richie --- Lab-Robotics Discussion To subscribe to this list, please send an e-mail message to discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org with just SUBSCRIBE as the subject. Alternatively, click on this link: mailto:discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org?subject=subscribe Dear Xin, This might be of interest to you as you talk about the Micronic tubes. http://traxis.micronic.com -----Original Message----- From: Xin_Zhang@SPAMFOIL.biogen.com [mailto:Xin_Zhang@SPAMFOIL.biogen.com] Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2000 9:06 AM To: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: tips for RapidPlate --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- I am looking for some tips to use with the Zymark RapidPlate that can be used with the Costar and Micronic 1.2 mL racked minitubes. The Zymark 200 uL tips are too short to go down to the bottom of the tubes, because the top edge of the tip crashes on the top of the tubes. Any suggestion will be appreciated. Xin Zhang Biogen, Inc. --- Lab-Robotics Discussion To subscribe to this list, please send an e-mail message to discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org with just SUBSCRIBE as the subject. Alternatively, click on this link: mailto:discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org?subject=subscribe From: "Wasyl, Michael" Subject: RE: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Solenoids and pumps Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2000 07:38:32 -0500 I would also add Neptune Research to the list of solenoid valves <100psi. -----Original Message----- From: David Allen [mailto:dr-allen@SPAMFOIL.mediaone.net] Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2000 9:19 PM To: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Solenoids and pumps --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- > Can someone recommend a good source for low (<100 psi) and > high (<2000 psi) > pressure solenoids? I need them to control some gas (air, > nitrogen, helium) > lines. > low pressure is easy, General Valve, BioChem, VICI, and MAC are all good reliable sources. Cole Parmer sells a few that work OK, their power requirements are a little higher than average though. all sources have 12, 24, and 120 V models. General and VICI also have valve drivers. they can take TTL signals or contact closures as input and output the necessary control voltages. depending on model, they can handle 1 to 8 valves per driver. high pressure is a little more difficult. if you want a solenoid, you'll probably need to use an air piloted valve. you might check with VICI and MAC valves. another option is to use a rotary valve (like the Rheodyne valve on HPLC's). VICI and Hamilton have 2 position actuators that can drive various port bodies. the bodies can have 2 to 32 ports giving a wide range of flow options. one nice thing about the MAC valves is that they have manual actuator and LED signal options. their primary market is pneumatic control so contamination of high purity gases and compatibility with corrosive mixes may be issues. > I would also appreciate any recommendations on a small air > pump capable of > attaining 100 psi. The project I am working on requires only > a small volume > of compressed air <10 mL. does it have to be 100 psi exactly? most house air will run 60 to 90 psi. if a standard, hardware store compressor won't do, consider a pressure amplifier. it'll use house air and boost the pressure. contact your local pneumatic supplier. da --- Lab-Robotics Discussion To subscribe to this list, please send an e-mail message to discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org with just SUBSCRIBE as the subject. Alternatively, click on this link: mailto:discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org?subject=subscribe From: "Craig S Weiss" Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: tips for RapidPlate Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2000 08:39:41 EST Hi Xin, Per Richards response, Matrix has a lower profile tube available in 96 tube racks that may be of help. Let me know if you would like more information (i.e. catalog #, samples, etc.) Best regards, Craig Weiss Matrix Technologies 800-345-0206 www.matrixtechcorp.com From: Xin_Zhang@SPAMFOIL.biogen.com To: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org (Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List) Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2000 12:06:26 -0500 Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: tips for RapidPlate Reply-to: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- I am looking for some tips to use with the Zymark RapidPlate that can be used with the Costar and Micronic 1.2 mL racked minitubes. The Zymark 200 uL tips are too short to go down to the bottom of the tubes, because the top edge of the tip crashes on the top of the tubes. Any suggestion will be appreciated. Xin Zhang Biogen, Inc. --- Lab-Robotics Discussion To subscribe to this list, please send an e-mail message to discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org with just SUBSCRIBE as the subject. Alternatively, click on this link: mailto:discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org?subject=subscribe From: Matthew.Smicker@SPAMFOIL.aventis.com Subject: tips for Rapidplate Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2000 09:24:44 -0500 You might want to try the 100ul tip for the rapidplate. It is a little more slender at the top of the tip. We had problems with the 200ul tips picking up deepwells, because the top edge of the tip would get stuck in the rim of the well. Switching to the 100ul tip solved this problem. Matt Smicker Aventis From: "Craig S Weiss" Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Laser marking of plates and such. Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2000 13:56:41 EST Hi Peter, Matrix is currently working on 3 options for reading our TrakMates 2D Barcoded Tubes. The high speed 96 tube/rack scanner, a flatbed 96 tube/rack scanner (which I believe is what you've described below), and a single tube scanner. In the meantime, however, TrakMates tubes are available now and can be read with ANY scanner designed for 2D barcodes (due to the non-proprietary Data Matrix Code). If you have an immediate need for a scanner, you might want to try the Metanetics hand-held scanners (www.metanetics.com), or another option is the WelchAllyn line of 2D readers (www.welchallyn.com/products/overappl/2d.htm). These read only 1 code at a time, but they could get you by until we release our readers. The Matrix rack does contain an 88x88 2D Barcode which contains the codes of all 96 tubes in the rack, which can be read by the handhelds as well. Thanks, Craig Weiss Matrix Technologies Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2000 01:08:28 -0800 To: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org (Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List) From: Peter Niggemann Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Laser marking of plates and such. Reply-to: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- Stuart, Sorry I missed you in Palm Springs. Do you offer and reasonably priced technology to verify the contents of a rack? We have seen other systems that will verify the rack contents but they seem rather much overkill for what is required. We are intending to simply use a flat bed scanner to take a picture of the rack and store this with our records. At some time we would like to have this file decoded so we can do the verification automatically. Also what 2D barcode scanners do you recommend using with this product. From: RPG1956@SPAMFOIL.aol.com Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Laser marking of plates and such. Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2000 10:24:20 EST Craig- Would you please send me some information on this (Barcode reading and your TrakMate). Regards R. P. Gill Veritec Corp. -- Verification Technologies, Inc 85 Westbrook Road Centerbrook, Ct 06409 860-767-7711 From: "Hurst, William" Subject: Robot for Donation to Educational Institution Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 08:27:28 -0500 The Hershey Foods Corporation has a Zymate II based Mojonnier Analysis System for donation to an educational institution with an interest in this technology. It has the necessary hardware including a Zymate II, System V Controller, 2 PE Controlers, Centrifuge, Explosion Proof Hotplates, glassware and associated software to perfrom the mojonnier analysis of milk products in an automated fashion. There have been several papers written on this system and it's applications. I would be happy to provide any particulars to interested parties. It is functional. Please feel free to share this with anyone who you think might be interested. I would ask that interested parties contact me privately whurst@SPAMFOIL.hersheys.com so as not to gum up this medium with inappropriate traffic. W.Jeffrey Hurst, Ph.D.,FAIC Senior Staff Scientist Hershey Foods Technical Center PO Box 805 Hershey, PA 17033 717-534-5145 (Phone) 717-534-6132 (FAX) whurst@SPAMFOIL.hersheys.com I don't divide the world into the weak and the strong, or the successes and the failures, those who make it or those who don't. I divide the world into learners and non-learners. -Benjamin Barber From: Chad Jenkins Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: 96-deepwell glass plates Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2000 08:48:23 -0800 Mark, Most glass microplates that I know of run ~ 500ul / well. There is a 750ul glass tube in a microtiter format that is the deepest glass format I know of. E&K Scientific offers the glass micro-titer tubes (part# 604506-RC). Otherwise, I would try fred spike with Spike International. I hope this helps, Chad Jenkins cjenkins@SPAMFOIL.eandk.com (800) 934-8114 Mark Orlowski wrote: > --------------------- > Lab-Robotics Discussion > --------------------- > Can anyone help me with 96-well deepwell glass plates. Is there such a thing? I'm sure they are out there somewhere. I want to store compounds in a 96 well format but they are sensitive to plastic and are best stored in glass. Perhaps someone makes a 96-well box template with deepwell glass inserts? Any help would be appreciated. > > M. Orlowski > From: "peter massaro" Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: source for XYZ axis robots Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 21:07:36 -0500 Hello Adam Adept Technology makes a complete line of linear modules, amplifiers and controls. These can be assembled in an "erector set" mannor to form any number configurations. You can find more info at http://www.adept.com Complete mechanisms have 10 micron repeatability and speeds in excess of 1500 mm per second. You can drive them via RS232, RS485, Ethernet/ TCPIP and many other formats. In addition you can now write PC applications and use ActiveX OCX tools in VB or C++. I would be pleased to help you with this application I may be contacted though e-mail at: peter.massaro@SPAMFOIL.adept.com Thanks Pete Massaro Manager of Laboratory Automation Adept Technology ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fermier, Adam [PRI]" To: "Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List" Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2000 7:17 AM Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: source for XYZ axis robots --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- Hello, I am looking for a source of a x, xy, xyz robot that I can drive via RS232 or more ideally RS485. Load on the robot will be minimal and 9-30" travel would be necessary. I am currently using arrick robotics however the steps must be timed and generated through the OS which can cause some problems. Thanks in advance for your help! Adam Fermier RWJ-PRI From: Stuart_Gibb@SPAMFOIL.bd.com Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: 96-deepwell glass plates Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 08:23:05 -0500 Mark You may want to go to Kimble glass, they have I think a larger selection of glass tubes in Microtitre format. Hope this works out. Stuart Gibb BD Biosciences 800 688 4886 x 5072. Chad Jenkins on 02/14/2000 11:48:23 AM Please respond to discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org To: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org (Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List) cc: (bcc: Stuart Gibb/FLKS/BDX) Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: 96-deepwell glass plates --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- Mark, Most glass microplates that I know of run ~ 500ul / well. There is a 750ul glass tube in a microtiter format that is the deepest glass format I know of. E&K Scientific offers the glass micro-titer tubes (part# 604506-RC). Otherwise, I would try fred spike with Spike International. I hope this helps, Chad Jenkins cjenkins@SPAMFOIL.eandk.com (800) 934-8114 Mark Orlowski wrote: > --------------------- > Lab-Robotics Discussion > --------------------- > Can anyone help me with 96-well deepwell glass plates. Is there such a thing? I'm sure they are out there somewhere. I want to store compounds in a 96 well format but they are sensitive to plastic and are best stored in glass. Perhaps someone makes a 96-well box template with deepwell glass inserts? Any help would be appreciated. > > M. Orlowski > --- Lab-Robotics Discussion To be removed from this list, please send an e-mail message to discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org with just UNSUBSCRIBE as the subject. Alternatively, click on this link mailto:discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org?subject=unsubscribe David With respect to your issue below can I suggest you talk to Andy Zaayenga TekCel, LLC 116 South Street Hopkinton, MA 01748 Tel: (508)544-7000 ext 212 Fax: (630)604-2935 Cell: (732)672-4452 Mailto:andy.zaayenga@SPAMFOIL.tekcel.com Web Site: http://tekcel.com They have a unique plate sealing system which you may find much better for your work than films and sealing tapes. Also BD has just launched a unique 96 well storage system which you can access individual samples. For samples and literature please contact me directly at 201 847 5072. Regards Stuart Gibb Drug Discovery Team Leader David Bruce on 02/14/2000 09:16:06 AM Please respond to discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org To: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org (Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List) cc: (bcc: Stuart Gibb/FLKS/BDX) Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Adhesive septum sheets for 96/384 wellplates --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- Colleagues: I am looking for adhesive septum sheets for 96/384 well plates that meet the following: Specifications: Description: Tape to cover biological samples stored in a polystyrene box (microtiter plate). The microtiter plate is 3" wide and 4.5" long. It has 96 0.25" diameter wells on the top surface, where the samples are stored. Purpose: Prevent sample evaporation and serve as a septum for sample withdrawal using a needle. Temperature range: -20 蚓 to +37蚓. Solvent contact: Neutral aqueous buffer. Needed properties: Stick to polystyrene. Prevent evaporation. Stand multiple piercing with small bore needle and still have desired properties. David Bruce Mail Stop M888 Group BN-1 Los Alamos National Laboratory Los Alamos, NM 87545 505-667-2699, voice 505-665-3024, fax 505-996-1458, pager dbruce@SPAMFOIL.lanl.gov .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. .-. /|||\|||\ /|||\|||\ /|||\|||\ /|||\|||\ /|||\ \|||/ \|||\|||/ \|||\|||/ \|||\|||/ \|||\|||/ `-' `-' `-' `-' `-' `-' `-' `-' `-' Mark, We stock a full line of deep-well glass plates. Please see our web site, www.spike.cc, or call me for details. Regards, Fred Fred Spike, President Spike International, Ltd PO Box 15410 Wilmington, NC 28408 USA fred@SPAMFOIL.spike.cc www.spike.cc Phone: (800) 734-9408 Toll-free Fax: (877) 561-6015 >From outside the US: Phone: (910) 790-3380 Fax: (910) 790-2023 Reply-To: From: "Mark Orlowski" Sender: To: "Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List" Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: 96-deepwell glass plates Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2000 13:51:42 -0500 Message-ID: <200002120606.BAA26522@SPAMFOIL.smtp6.mindspring.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook IMO, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2910.0) X-MIME-Autoconverted: from quoted-printable to 8bit by smv15.iname.net id BAA01262 Importance: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V5.00.2314.1300 [] Lab-Robotics Discussion Digest3 Chad, Our 96-well deep-well glass plates have well volumes of 1800ul. We also stock a 24-well deep-well glass plate volumes of approximately 7.5ml/well. Regards, Fred Fred Spike, President Spike International, Ltd PO Box 15410 Wilmington, NC 28408 USA fred@SPAMFOIL.spike.cc www.spike.cc Phone: (800) 734-9408 Toll-free Fax: (877) 561-6015 >From outside the US: Phone: (910) 790-3380 Fax: (910) 790-2023 Reply-To: From: "Chad Jenkins" Sender: To: "Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List" References: <200002120607.BAA20440@SPAMFOIL.smtp6.mindspring.com> Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: 96-deepwell glass plates Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2000 11:48:23 -0500 Organization: E&K Scientific Products, Inc. Message-ID: <200002141722.MAA13906@SPAMFOIL.fb02.eng00.mindspring.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook IMO, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2910.0) Importance: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V5.00.2314.1300 X-Accept-Language: en [] Lab-Robotics Discussion Digest4 From: Todd.Smith@SPAMFOIL.aventis.com Subject: Teflon VS TFA Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2000 10:22:42 -0600 Hello, I am searching for information on the resistance of different teflon types against TFA. I am trying to figure out for example if PEEK has any advantages over PTFE or vise versa. Any information would be appreciated. Todd Smith Biology / Chemistry Automation Selectide, a subsidiary of Aventis Pharma 1580 East Hanley Boulevard Tucson, Arizona 85737 (520) 544-5884 Phone (520) 575-1439 Fax todd.smith@SPAMFOIL.aventis.com From: "Sanjaya N. Joshi" Subject: RE: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Teflon VS TFA Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2000 11:57:55 -0800 Try www.boedeker.com Sanjay. PS: Is this the same Todd Smith of Geospiza? > -----Original Message----- > From: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org [mailto:discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org]On > Behalf Of Todd.Smith@SPAMFOIL.aventis.com > Sent: Friday, February 25, 2000 8:23 AM > To: Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List > Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Teflon VS TFA > > > --------------------- > Lab-Robotics Discussion > --------------------- > Hello, > > I am searching for information on the resistance of different teflon types > against TFA. I am trying to figure out for example if PEEK has any > advantages over PTFE or vise versa. Any information would be appreciated. > > Todd Smith > Biology / Chemistry Automation > Selectide, a subsidiary of Aventis Pharma > 1580 East Hanley Boulevard > Tucson, Arizona 85737 > (520) 544-5884 Phone > (520) 575-1439 Fax > todd.smith@SPAMFOIL.aventis.com Todd, Both PEEK and PTFE should have excellent chemical resistance against TFA, although PTFE may be slightly better. The main differences that you should see are that PEEK has better mechanical strength and is considerably more expensive than PTFE. All of the fluoropolymers, such as PTFE, PFA, FEP, PVDF, ETFE are equally chemical resistant to TFA. Teflon(R) is the registered trademark for Dupont's brand of fluoropolymers. PEEK, polyetheretherketone, is not a fluoropolymer. However, it does have excellent overall chemical resistance and is used in applications requiring high physical strength or excellent machinability, such as tubing and fittings for HPLC. PFA is available in ultra-high purity grades that have lower extractables than either PTFE or PEEK. Fred Spike, President Spike International, Ltd PO Box 15410 Wilmington, NC 28408 USA fred@SPAMFOIL.spike.cc www.spike.cc Phone: (800) 734-9408 Toll-free Fax: (877) 561-6015 >From outside the US: Phone: (910) 790-3380 Fax: (910) 790-2023 Reply-To: From: Sender: To: "Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List" Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Teflon VS TFA Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2000 11:22:42 -0500 Message-ID: <200002260046.TAA07671@SPAMFOIL.fb01.eng00.mindspring.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook IMO, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2910.0) Importance: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V5.00.2314.1300 [] Lab-Robotics Discussion Digest5 One of our customers sent us the following request: "I'm looking for a shaker that will go up to 700 rpm with a small orbit (about 1/8 in), that will hold 15-17 lbs with a small footprint (approx 240 x 240 mm)". If anyone has a suggestion or recommendation, I will be happy to pass it on. Fred Spike, President Spike International, Ltd PO Box 15410 Wilmington, NC 28408 USA fred@SPAMFOIL.spike.cc www.spike.cc Phone: (800) 734-9408 Toll-free Fax: (877) 561-6015 >From outside the US: Phone: (910) 790-3380 Fax: (910) 790-2023