Dear Joe Leykam,
Have you looked at the the Ventana hybridization machine. Their system
automates the process of hybridizing samples onto the array, and performs it
in a high-throughput manner using theor patented liquid cover slip
technology. I tried with some arrays and it worked OK right out of the box
without doing any optimization.
Have you purchased a microarrayer for your microarray facility? RoboDesign
sells a microarrayer (www.robodesign.com). The RoboArrayer is a state of
the art industrial microarrayer with an integrated vision system linked to a
unique print head design. Integration of the vision system allows for
real-time quantification of spot size and spot volume during the printing
process, which improves quality control processing of microarrays. Our
unique print head drastically reduces sample dropouts on microarrays when
used in combination with the integrated vision system. Linking these two
systems together permits users to automate the quality control and
reprinting steps required to generate high quality microarrays, as well as,
allowing for dimensional analysis of pins for tip flatness, slot width and
slot angle. Other features included in the RoboArrayer design are matched
pin sets for reduced spot variability, enclosure with HEPA filtration and
humidity/dehumidity control, automated microtiter plate handling with a
barcode reader for sample tracking and a self-monitoring cleaning system for
reduced wash times. Customization of software and hardware is available
upon request. If you have any questions
Darryl Garrison
darrylg@robodesign.com
RoboDesign
2195 Faraday Ave., Suite A
Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-438-5282 Phone
760-438-5286 Fax
www.robodesign.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Leykam" <msssf@pilot.msu.edu>
To: "Recipients of ABRF List" <abrf@aecom.yu.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2001 1:01 PM
Subject: Hyb Stations
> Dear colleagues,
>
> We are setting up a micro array facility and we are investigating
> hybridization stations--Amersham-Pharmacia and Genomics Solutions
instruments.
> Any input would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
>
> Joe Leykam
>
> Joseph F. Leykam Phone (517)353-4824
> Director. MSSSF FAX (517)353-9334
> Dept. of Biochemistry RM 110
> Michigan State University E-mail msssf@msu.edu
> East Lansing MI 48824
>
>
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