Re[2]: Robots for genotyping

carl@pils.com
Mon, 8 Jun 1998 15:42:48 -0500

I evaluated Robbins Hydra and have found it to be a very nice 96 well
(96 syringe) pipetting station (they also have a model 384 for 384
aliquoting). The price is also reasonable (about 17 to 22k Canadian
(0.65 US dollar strength)). The unit is user assisted and very simple
to program. Because it is composed of multiple syringes, it is
accurate a low aliquoting levels.

Carl Dourambeis


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Subject: Re: Robots for genotyping
Author: MIME:bthomas@Seqwright.com at INTERNET
Date: 6/8/98 2:50 PM

We have used Robbins Scientific's Hydra to assemble PCR and cycle
sequencing reactions. They work, are simple to use and are cheap.

Brad Thomas




> Date: Wed, 3 Jun 1998 11:57:31 -0400
> From: Yongde Bao <yb8d@VIRGINIA.EDU>
> Subject: Robots for genotyping
> To: Recipients of ABRF List <abrf@aecom.yu.edu>

> Dear All,
>
> At the present, we are looking for some robotic devices to speed up our
> genotyping process. I would very much appreciate it if those of you
> experienced in the field of genotyoping would share your view of the use of
> robots in preparing for PCR and multiplexing and making samples ready for
> gel loading. The following info will be very useful:
> * Types and models of instruments available;
> * Pros and cons of them;
> * Flexibility and upgradability.
>
> Thanks for any input and suggestions in advance.
>
> Yongde Bao
>
> Yongde Bao, Ph.D
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Brad Thomas
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