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News Release from: Matrical | Subject: MiniStore
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 01 March 2007
MiniStore is 'major advance' in sample
storage
The modular design allows the system to be expanded both horizontally and vertically to optimise existing lab space and can be installed through a standard door
The MiniStore, an integrated automatic sample storage and retrieval system from MatriCal, sets forth a major advance in the way that samples are both stored and retrieved The system also provides seamless integration with assay workstations
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 4 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Integrated robotics with interchangeable Bio-Tools enables handling of multiple sample formats within each system, including plates, tubes, and vials.
It is ideal for storage of chemical compounds, bacteria and other microorganisms, DNA, plasmids, cosmids, and more.
The environmental conditions include temperature and humidity monitoring at room temperature, 4C, -20C and inert gas.
Optional NitroStore enables ultra-cold storage to -150C for biobanking applications.
The modular design allows the system to be expanded both horizontally and vertically to optimise existing lab space and can be installed through a standard door.
The system starts with a 1500 plate capacity and is expandable to hold 32,000 plates or one million 1.4ml tubes.
Employing industry leading practices in sample handling and tracking including tube retrieval (cherry picking) of samples minimises freeze thaw cycling, oxidation, and water uptake.
Inventory management software based on individual 2D bar-coded samples ensures sample integrity for tubes or vials.
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