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Lab automation equipment and robotics
News Release from: RTS Life Science | Subject: SmaRTStore
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 17 May 2004
Large-scale storage expertise condensed
for labs
A single automated repository is being launched for storage of plates, tubes, vials, and sometimes combinations of all three
RTS LIFE Science International, the pharmaceutical sector robotic engineering and software integration specialists, is poised to launch an innovation in local, automated sample management Best known for large-scale compound storage and laboratory automation projects, the company is condensing its extensive experience into a self-contained storage unit for use within any laboratory
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 3 Aug 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Alan Wyatt, business group manager of RTS Life Science, commented: "We believe we have developed a unit which will meet these needs by providing flexible sample storage.
This will make it ideal for universities, large independent research programmes and those keeping focused collections for specific screening." RTS will be launching its SmaRTStore at The Society of Biomolecular Screening Conference (SBS) in Orlando, USA, this September.
With continued growth within the biotech sector and an increasing trend for large pharmaceutical companies to complement their central compound storage facilities with local libraries, high demand is expected for satellite storage down to -20C.
James Craven, head of SmaRTStore product development, explained: "It was apparent from the outset that people wish to store plates, tubes, vials and sometimes combinations of all three.
SmaRTStore will not only have that ability as a single automated repository, but will offer considerably more storage density, speed and modularity than any other product currently available.
It is much more secure and time efficient than manual freezers, and can easily be expanded with the addition of further units, as capacity needs increase. Request a free brochure from RTS Life Science ...
The unit is operated via a touch screen interface or remotely from a networked PC, and incorporates sample tracking using RTS d-SPRINT dynamic scheduling software.".
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