From: "Tom McCloud " Subject: optics mfgr for high density plates??? Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2000 09:26:07 -0500 A couple years ago at an LRIG meeting, probably in northern NJ, one of our speakers, and I think it may have been Kevin Oldenburg, showed some slides and talked about the optics system he had been using to read high density (>1,536 well up to 10K) microtiter plates. I distinctly recall that he said it was a Canadian company but unfortunately I cannot find the name of that manufacturer in my notes. The device looked something like a microscope, but I believe incorporated a photomultiplier to enhance the imaging of weakly-emitting reporters like gfp or weak fluorescers. Can anyone with a better memory, or better notes, help me to identify the manufacturer of this device? Thanks. Tom McCloud SAIC/Frederick Cancer Research From: Ake.Jagervall@SPAMFOIL.astrazeneca.com Subject: Autogen 740 Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2000 16:59:02 +0100 Do anyone have any experience from Autogen愀 740 DNA extraction robot - How well it handles DNA extraction from mouse-tails? - How cost effective is the set-up? - Could the programs be changed to suite your needs better? - Have anyone integrated it to any automated system? I am also interested in any other systems that successfully prepares DNA from mouse-tails automatically! Any help would be appreciated ! Mr 儼e J輍ervall From: "Shigeshi Yamamoto" Subject: automatable DNA extraction method Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2000 11:37:05 -0800 I'm looking for an automatable genomic DNA extraction method from swabs. Magnetic beads just can't seem to get to swabs and extract decent amount of DNA. Does anybody know where I should start looking? Thanks, -Shag California Department of Justice Bureau of Forensic Services DNA Lab From: CES1Tom@SPAMFOIL.aol.com Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: optics mfgr for high density plates??? Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2000 22:37:46 EST Tom, I believe the company may be Imaging Research. If pressed, I may be able to come up with more about the company by researching my files. Tom Hill, Cutting Edge Scientific From: "Hardy, Larry" Subject: RE: Lab-Robotics Discussion: optics mfgr for high density plates??? Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2000 08:02:59 -0500 Tom, I was not at the meeting to which you refer, but the system you describe sounds suspiciously similar to the CCD system with a telecentric lens which was developed by Imaging Research Inc. (at Brock University in Ontario, Canada). Their URL is http://imaging.brocku.ca/ This technology was licensed to Amersham Pharmacia Biotech, who market the system under the name LeadSeeker(tm). It is described more fully at the APB website, which you can access at http://www.apbiotech.com/ The folks at IRI have other kinds of technology for high density imaging so you may want to check out their site. Larry Hardy, PhD ArQule Inc. -----Original Message----- From: Tom McCloud [mailto:tom@SPAMFOIL.NPSG.ncifcrf.gov] Sent: Friday, March 03, 2000 9:26 AM To: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: optics mfgr for high density plates??? --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- A couple years ago at an LRIG meeting, probably in northern NJ, one of our speakers, and I think it may have been Kevin Oldenburg, showed some slides and talked about the optics system he had been using to read high density (>1,536 well up to 10K) microtiter plates. I distinctly recall that he said it was a Canadian company but unfortunately I cannot find the name of that manufacturer in my notes. The device looked something like a microscope, but I believe incorporated a photomultiplier to enhance the imaging of weakly-emitting reporters like gfp or weak fluorescers. Can anyone with a better memory, or better notes, help me to identify the manufacturer of this device? Thanks. Tom McCloud SAIC/Frederick Cancer Research --- Lab-Robotics Discussion To review archived messages from this list, send an e-mail message to discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org with just RESEND-xx (xx is a number) as the subject. You will get a single digest message for the last xx days of messages. I am looking for people who would be willing to participate in a short investigation into the cost of using quantitative RT-PCR in gene expression analysis. The project would involve a discussion of the process used an observation of the method in practice. Participants would receive financial consideration. If anyone is interested I can be contacted directly at mailto:rhope@SPAMFOIL.erols.com Thank you, Robert Hope From: "Dmitry Bochkariov" Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: 96-deepwell glass plates Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2000 17:25:37 -0800 Hello, I got this from lab-robotics discussion group. I also sent you another message to your other address. One missing question from that message was a specific info about this 24-well glass plate. My particular interest is in 24 well glass plate with flat bottom and square wells. Is it feasible? Thanks, Dmitry. =================================== Dmitry E. Bochkariov, Ph.D. CLONTECH Labs., Inc. 1020 East Meadow Circle Palo Alto, CA 94303 Phone: (650) 424-8222, ext. 4403 FAX: (650) 966-8153 www.clontech.com e-mail: debochkariov@SPAMFOIL.clontech.com ================================= >>> "Fred Spike, Spike International, Ltd., Wilmington, NC, USA" 02/21/00 04:56PM >>> 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 From: "Dean Remy" Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: automatable DNA extraction method Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2000 01:16:41 -0500 You may want to look into degradable swabs. I at one time used them in a clinical lab setting. After taking the appropriate sample, you placed it into a broth-tube (LB Media or such) and within hours the swab portion degraded. I do not know what the swab itself was actually made of or if it would interfere with your application, but you may want to research it a bit further. Try BD (Becton Dickinson, or any of the Microbiological suppliers) first. They may have the info you need. Just a thought. Dean Remy VWR Scientific Products ----- Original Message ----- From: Shigeshi Yamamoto To: Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List Sent: Friday, March 03, 2000 2:37 PM Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: automatable DNA extraction method --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- I'm looking for an automatable genomic DNA extraction method from swabs. Magnetic beads just can't seem to get to swabs and extract decent amount of DNA. Does anybody know where I should start looking? Thanks, -Shag California Department of Justice Bureau of Forensic Services DNA Lab From: "Tom McCloud " Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: optics mfgr for high density plates??? Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2000 07:50:44 -0500 Thanks for the information. I've had two additional replies, both indicating that it was the Imaging Research equipment that was presented. Thanks for the help. Tom McCloud From: "Hardy, Larry" To: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org (Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List) Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: optics mfgr for high density plates??? Date sent: Mon, 6 Mar 2000 08:02:59 -0500 Send reply to: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org > --------------------- > Lab-Robotics Discussion > --------------------- > Tom, > I was not at the meeting to which you refer, but the system you describe > sounds suspiciously similar to the CCD system with a telecentric lens which > was developed by Imaging Research Inc. (at Brock University in Ontario, > Canada). Their URL is > http://imaging.brocku.ca/ > > This technology was licensed to Amersham Pharmacia Biotech, who market the > system under the name LeadSeeker(tm). It is described more fully at the APB > website, which you can access at > http://www.apbiotech.com/ > > The folks at IRI have other kinds of technology for high density imaging so > you may want to check out their site. > > Larry Hardy, PhD > ArQule Inc. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Tom McCloud [mailto:tom@SPAMFOIL.NPSG.ncifcrf.gov] > Sent: Friday, March 03, 2000 9:26 AM > To: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org > Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: optics mfgr for high density plates??? > > > --------------------- > Lab-Robotics Discussion > --------------------- > > A couple years ago at an LRIG meeting, probably in > northern NJ, one of our speakers, and I think it may have > been Kevin Oldenburg, showed some slides and talked about > the optics system he had been using to read high density > (>1,536 well up to 10K) microtiter plates. I distinctly > recall that he said it was a Canadian company but > unfortunately I cannot find the name of that manufacturer > in my notes. The device looked something like a > microscope, but I believe incorporated a photomultiplier to > enhance the imaging of weakly-emitting reporters like gfp > or weak fluorescers. Can anyone with a better memory, or > better notes, help me to identify the manufacturer of this > device? Thanks. > Tom McCloud SAIC/Frederick Cancer Research > From: "Rodney Stockton" Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: 96-deepwell glass plates Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2000 07:40:56 PST Dmitry, The robot could handle it without any problems. However the sealing of the storage plates would be. We could reseal the plate after every use but before long the seal would be very thick. We would also have to use needles to puncture. Also what would we do when just 1 well would be empty. Overall, I don't think they would work out very well. Rodney From: "Dmitry Bochkariov" Reply-To: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org To: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org (Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List) Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: 96-deepwell glass plates Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2000 17:25:37 -0800 --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- Hello, I got this from lab-robotics discussion group. I also sent you another message to your other address. One missing question from that message was a specific info about this 24-well glass plate. My particular interest is in 24 well glass plate with flat bottom and square wells. Is it feasible? Thanks, Dmitry. =================================== Dmitry E. Bochkariov, Ph.D. CLONTECH Labs., Inc. 1020 East Meadow Circle Palo Alto, CA 94303 Phone: (650) 424-8222, ext. 4403 FAX: (650) 966-8153 www.clontech.com e-mail: debochkariov@SPAMFOIL.clontech.com ================================= >>> "Fred Spike, Spike International, Ltd., Wilmington, NC, USA" 02/21/00 04:56PM >>> 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 From: Po-Ying Chan-Hui Subject: Protein Coating on PCR Tubes or Plates Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 10:34:12 -0800 We want to use strepavdin-coated PCR tubes for plates (96-well format or more) into our automated assay under development. Other than Boehringer Mannheim, does anyone know of other vendors selling similar products, particularly one that offers a more economic price? We are also interested in preparing these thin-walled PCR-compatible tubes or plates in-house if someone will share with us the methods to achieve that. As most PCR tubes or plates are made of polypropylene, protein coating may not be easy or efficient. Do we need to use PCR tubes or plates that are made of other polymers? We will appreciate any suggestions and thanks for your thoughts in advance. Po-Ying Chan-Hui, Ph.D. Senior Staff Scientist GeneTrace Systems, Inc. E-mail: chan-hui@SPAMFOIL.genetrace.com From: discussion@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org (Lab-Robotics Discussion) Subject: Thank you for subscribing to Lab-Robotics Discussion Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 15:16:14 -0500 Thank you for subscribing to the Lab-Robotics Discussion mailing list. 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Andy Zaayenga Moderator, The Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List mailto:andy.zaayenga@SPAMFOIL.lab-robotics.org web site: https://www.lab-robotics.org --- Age of List in Days 535 Number of Subscribers 880 Total Number of Messages Posted to List 1275 Average Number of Messages Posted Per Day 2 From: Paul Henkel Subject: Microcentrifuge tube with bar code Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 16:02:23 -0500 Electronic Imaging Materials has worked to barcode a variety of lab containers. We had a recent inquiry that posed an interesting question. Do you know of a source of microcentrifuge tubes 1.75 ml to 2 ml which are provided with bar codes already on them? Paul Henkel Electronic Imaging Materials Inc (603) 357 1459 International (800) 535 6987 USA From: "Hardy, Larry" Subject: RE: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Protein Coating on PCR Tubes or Plates Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 23:08:18 -0500 Check with Sigma Chemical. If they don't have these & there is a market of any decent size, they will develop the product. -----Original Message----- From: Po-Ying Chan-Hui [mailto:Chan-hui@SPAMFOIL.GENETRACE.com] Sent: Monday, March 13, 2000 1:34 PM To: larry.hardy@SPAMFOIL.arqule.com Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Protein Coating on PCR Tubes or Plates --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- We want to use strepavdin-coated PCR tubes for plates (96-well format or more) into our automated assay under development. Other than Boehringer Mannheim, does anyone know of other vendors selling similar products, particularly one that offers a more economic price? We are also interested in preparing these thin-walled PCR-compatible tubes or plates in-house if someone will share with us the methods to achieve that. As most PCR tubes or plates are made of polypropylene, protein coating may not be easy or efficient. Do we need to use PCR tubes or plates that are made of other polymers? We will appreciate any suggestions and thanks for your thoughts in advance. Po-Ying Chan-Hui, Ph.D. Senior Staff Scientist GeneTrace Systems, Inc. E-mail: chan-hui@SPAMFOIL.genetrace.com --- 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 From: Ian.Yates@SPAMFOIL.astrazeneca.com Subject: Tecan system Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2000 09:38:25 +0100 We have recently purchased a Tecan system to perform HTS assays and are experiencing some difficulties due to the way the FACTS software operates. Is there anybody out there using a Tecan system who would be prepared to exchange information on how they run HTS assays using the FACTS software? Thanks in advance, Ian -------------------------------------- Ian Yates Associate Director AstraZeneca HTS Centre Lund S-221 87 Lund Sweden Tel: +46 46 33 76 76 Fax: +46 46 33 76 20 -------------------------------------- From: Hans Monberg Subject: RE: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Protein Coating on PCR Tubes or Plates Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2000 11:11:17 +0100 To Po-Ying Chan-Hui, Streptavidin coated 96-well plates are also available from Pierce and Nalge/Nunc at prices lower than those from BM (Roche). Additionally, lower priced streptavidin plates will soon be available from Exiqon (www.exiqon.com). Alternatively, you could use the even lower priced Protein Immobilizer plates from Exiqon (96- and 384 wells)which provide covalent coupling of proteins via a very simple one-step procedure. Furthermore Exiqon offers streptavidin contract coating of PCR tubes in any heatresistant polymer, or contract coating of PCR tubes with their proprietary Protein Immobilizer surface. You can even get access to their photocoating technology via licensing agreements. Best regards Hans Monberg email: monberg@SPAMFOIL.exiqon.com -----Original Message----- From: Hardy, Larry [mailto:larry.hardy@SPAMFOIL.arqule.com] Sent: 16. marts 2000 05:08 To: monberg@SPAMFOIL.exiqon.com Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Protein Coating on PCR Tubes or Plates --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- Check with Sigma Chemical. If they don't have these & there is a market of any decent size, they will develop the product. -----Original Message----- From: Po-Ying Chan-Hui [mailto:Chan-hui@SPAMFOIL.GENETRACE.com] Sent: Monday, March 13, 2000 1:34 PM To: larry.hardy@SPAMFOIL.arqule.com Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Protein Coating on PCR Tubes or Plates --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- We want to use strepavdin-coated PCR tubes for plates (96-well format or more) into our automated assay under development. Other than Boehringer Mannheim, does anyone know of other vendors selling similar products, particularly one that offers a more economic price? We are also interested in preparing these thin-walled PCR-compatible tubes or plates in-house if someone will share with us the methods to achieve that. As most PCR tubes or plates are made of polypropylene, protein coating may not be easy or efficient. Do we need to use PCR tubes or plates that are made of other polymers? We will appreciate any suggestions and thanks for your thoughts in advance. Po-Ying Chan-Hui, Ph.D. Senior Staff Scientist GeneTrace Systems, Inc. E-mail: chan-hui@SPAMFOIL.genetrace.com --- 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 --- 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 From: "sasimmons" Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Protein Coating on PCR Tubes or Plates Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 09:53:15 -0500 Hi - I have used a streptavidin coated PCR plate from Abgene. It worked great and a lot more convenient than doing it ourselves. Abgene is based in England - but I think they recently opened an office in the U.S. Their web site is very useful - www.abgene.com. Good luck! Sandra Simmons ----- Original Message ----- From: "Po-Ying Chan-Hui" To: Lab-Robotics Discussion Mailing List Sent: Monday, March 13, 2000 1:34 PM Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Protein Coating on PCR Tubes or Plates > --------------------- > Lab-Robotics Discussion > --------------------- > We want to use strepavdin-coated PCR tubes for plates (96-well format or > more) into our automated assay under development. Other than Boehringer > Mannheim, does anyone know of other vendors selling similar products, > particularly one that offers a more economic price? We are also interested > in preparing these thin-walled PCR-compatible tubes or plates in-house if > someone will share with us the methods to achieve that. As most PCR tubes > or plates are made of polypropylene, protein coating may not be easy or > efficient. Do we need to use PCR tubes or plates that are made of other > polymers? We will appreciate any suggestions and thanks for your thoughts in > advance. > > Po-Ying Chan-Hui, Ph.D. > Senior Staff Scientist > GeneTrace Systems, Inc. > E-mail: chan-hui@SPAMFOIL.genetrace.com > > > --- 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 From: "Neal T. Holtzman" Subject: Re: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Protein Coating on PCR Tubes or Plates Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2000 18:05:02 -0500 Po-Ying Chan-Hui: ABgene manufactures streptavidin coated PCR plates. The catalog number is AB-0609. For a full description of this product - go to the web page : http://www.abgene.com/plastic/pseal5.html. This product is distributed in the USA by Marsh Bio Products. Their phone number is 800-445-2812. Regards, Neal T. Holtzman ABgene North America 98 College Avenue Rochester, NY 14607 Phone: 888-870-8268 Direct: 716-241-2872 Fax: 716-241-2804 E-mail: neal@SPAMFOIL.abgene.com Web: www.abgene.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Po-Ying Chan-Hui" To: Sent: Monday, March 13, 2000 1:34 PM Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Protein Coating on PCR Tubes or Plates > --------------------- > Lab-Robotics Discussion > --------------------- > We want to use strepavdin-coated PCR tubes for plates (96-well format or > more) into our automated assay under development. Other than Boehringer > Mannheim, does anyone know of other vendors selling similar products, > particularly one that offers a more economic price? We are also interested > in preparing these thin-walled PCR-compatible tubes or plates in-house if > someone will share with us the methods to achieve that. As most PCR tubes > or plates are made of polypropylene, protein coating may not be easy or > efficient. Do we need to use PCR tubes or plates that are made of other > polymers? We will appreciate any suggestions and thanks for your thoughts in > advance. > > Po-Ying Chan-Hui, Ph.D. > Senior Staff Scientist > GeneTrace Systems, Inc. > E-mail: chan-hui@SPAMFOIL.genetrace.com > From: "Baker, Graham R" Subject: RE: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Tecan system Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 07:54:22 -0000 Dear Ian I helped beta test the FACTS software for Tecan and have had several conversations in the past with Eric Tang (of Zeneca if you are not aware of the contact). I can't promise anything but ask away! PS do you work with Mark Divers? Regards Graham Dr Graham Baker In vitro assay design (Group Leader) Molecular Discovery Glaxowellcome R&D Gunnels Wood Road Stevenage Herts SG18 8EN 01438 763412 tele 01438 768206 fax > -----Original Message----- > From: Ian.Yates@SPAMFOIL.astrazeneca.com [SMTP:Ian.Yates@SPAMFOIL.astrazeneca.com] > Sent: 16 March 2000 08:38 > To: grb24777@SPAMFOIL.GlaxoWellcome.co.uk > Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Tecan system > > --------------------- > Lab-Robotics Discussion > --------------------- > > We have recently purchased a Tecan system to perform HTS assays and are > experiencing some difficulties due to the way the FACTS software operates. > Is there anybody out there using a Tecan system who would be prepared to > exchange information on how they run HTS assays using the FACTS software? > > Thanks in advance, > > Ian > -------------------------------------- > Ian Yates > Associate Director > AstraZeneca HTS Centre Lund > S-221 87 Lund Sweden > Tel: +46 46 33 76 76 > Fax: +46 46 33 76 20 > -------------------------------------- From: "Kinkaid, Adrian (CAM)" Subject: 48 well plates/racks Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 09:44:48 -0000 Dear All, Does anyone know of a source of 48 well deep-well plates with removable wells/tubes? We need a capacity of no less than 3ml/well, preferably close to the 4ml capacity of a regular 48-posn. deepwell plate. Adrian Kinkaid HTS Group Leader Celltech Chiroscience The information contained in this email is intended for the personal and confidential use of the addressee only. It may also be privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient then you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, distribution or copying of this document is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify Celltech Chiroscience immediately on: +44 (0)1753 534655, or email 'is@SPAMFOIL.celltech.co.uk' Celltech Chiroscience plc 216 Bath Road, Slough, SL1 4EN, Berkshire, UK Registered Office as above. Registered in England No. 2159282 Ian, Yes, I believe I can help you. Jeff Dahlen jdahlen@SPAMFOIL.biosite.com 1-800-745-8026 x3288 -----Original Message----- From: Ian.Yates@SPAMFOIL.astrazeneca.com [mailto:Ian.Yates@SPAMFOIL.astrazeneca.com] Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2000 12:38 AM To: jdahlen@SPAMFOIL.biosite.com Subject: Lab-Robotics Discussion: Tecan system --------------------- Lab-Robotics Discussion --------------------- We have recently purchased a Tecan system to perform HTS assays and are experiencing some difficulties due to the way the FACTS software operates. Is there anybody out there using a Tecan system who would be prepared to exchange information on how they run HTS assays using the FACTS software? Thanks in advance, Ian -------------------------------------- Ian Yates Associate Director AstraZeneca HTS Centre Lund S-221 87 Lund Sweden Tel: +46 46 33 76 76 Fax: +46 46 33 76 20 -------------------------------------- --- 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 From: Gladys_Range@SPAMFOIL.hgsi.com Subject: Zymark Presto Labeler Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 10:28:23 -0500 Hi, I understand the Zymark Presto labeler is the best solution for printing and applying barcode labels. Zymark offers the Twister as an automation platform for microplates. I am looking for a different automation scheme without the arm. A stacking mechanism that moves or shuddles plates from the first stack to the Presto for label application and to a second stack after completion. Is anyone currently using the presto in an automated configuration for printing stacks of plates?. I'd appreciate any comments and/or suggestions. Gladys V. Range Automation Engineer, Bioinformatics Human Genome Science 9410 Key West Avenue Rockville, MD 20850 301-610-5790 Ext 3142 301-309-0770 FAX gladys_range@SPAMFOIL.hgsi.com From: "Shigeshi Yamamoto" Subject: sample tracking system Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 08:50:49 -0800 We are looking for a commercially available software to keep track of all the samples at our facility. This software must be able to keep track the samples that came through the door, where each samples are in the process, to which 96 well plate it is associated, and keep track of which ones need reanalysis among many things. All samples are assigned bar code number but there must be name and few other items associated with each of the samples. Can anybody make a recommendation (or tell me which softwares to stay away from)? Shigeshi "Shag" Yamamoto Criminalist California Department of Justice Bureau of Forensic Services DNA Lab From: "Reisner, Phillip" Subject: Zymark Equipment Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 10:02:27 -0500 Members: I am looking for used Zymark Robotic Equipment to be used in High School courses. I have had a couple of leads concerning purchasing such equipment, but I find that my budget does not allow such acquisitions. It is more expensive than I thought. I presently have some Zymate II equipment with several racks and a controller. These were donated to the school. I guess I am asking if anyone has or knows of someone who would like to donate Zymate II or XP Robots and associated modules to my program. I am attempting to teach robotics in a several courses. Hopefully, there is used equipment out there that you people consider junk, but to me it is a life line to the future for my students. Please consider a donation and a write-off for your company. Thank you for your time and consideration. Phil Reisner Technology Education Instructor Crawfordsville High School One Athenian Way Crawfordsville, Indiana 47933 preisner@SPAMFOIL.Cville.K12.in.us