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Combined Accurate Nanoliter and Microliter Pipetting
Low volume pipetting is becoming increasingly important for biochemical applications to reduce sample and waste volumes. The Nanopipetting Module from HAMILTON offers a flexible add-on to the STAR line of liquid handling workstations that allows nanoliter and microliter pipetting to be performed on the same platform.
The combination of nanoliter and microliter pipetting saves laboratory space and avoids time-consuming transfers between conventional liquid handling systems and a dedicated nanodispenser. This is particularly valuable for applications such as protein crystallization, compound screening, DNA sequencing or SNP reaction preparation.
HAMILTON's pipetting technology for the microliter range distinguishes itself by providing the option of monitoring each pipetting step using pressure sensors - thus increasing process safety. This high standard of process safety has also been applied to the nanoliter range: the Nanopipetting Module makes use of an integrated miniature flow sensor to monitor the actual dispensed or aspirated volume and to detect clogs in tips.
Thanks to the innovative flow sensor developed by Seyonic, HAMILTON's Nanopipetting Module automatically compensates for any differences or changes in the viscosity of liquids - thus significantly enhancing accuracy and precision. This is important in areas such as protein crystallization, where viscous liquids such as 30% PEG and non-viscous liquids like alcohols need to be accurately handled.
HAMILTON's Nanopipetting Module consists of an 8-channel module with individual control of each channel and 1 or 2 optional independent channels. The module can be combined with various STAR line instrument configurations. The official product launch is scheduled for spring 2006.
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