Hamilton Storage introduces the LabElite™ AutoSwap™, adding new functionality to the company’s LabElite automated tube DeCapper. The new AutoSwap (patent pending) enables fast and easy switching of labware-specific decapper adapters on the fly without manual intervention, allowing workflows to proceed with different types of tubes. The AutoSwap switches between any two sets of Hamilton adapters, which include options compatible with tubes from all major manufacturers, in 96- or 48-well formats. The new AutoSwap can also be used in integrated robotic workflows for walkaway automation involving multiple tube types.
The LabElite AutoSwap is ideal for any lab dealing with sample storage, retrieval and processing, such as in biobanking, compound management or forensics settings. Automated decapping saves time and limits the risk of contamination by minimizing the amount of time a tube is open.
“Most labs are using different labware and tube types,” commented Ian Flaherty, product manager for Hamilton Storage. “This...
About Hamilton Storage
Hamilton Storage is an affiliate entity of Hamilton Company, a global leader in the design and manufacture of liquid handling, process measurement, robotics and storage solutions, serving customers in academic and private research laboratories, pharmaceutical and clinical diagnostic companies and government institutions. Hamilton maintains headquarters in Reno, Nevada; Franklin, Massachusetts; and Bonaduz, Switzerland, along with subsidiary offices throughout the world. For over 60 years the company has maintained its commitment to building precision and quality into every product. Hamilton is a privately held company with ISO 9001 certification.
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