Nanostreams Integrated Plate Changing System Provides Walk-Away Automation for Users

Designed to meet increasing demand in high-throughput analytical laboratories

South San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) April 5, 2005 -- Nanostream, provider of high-throughput microfluidic analytical systems to companies involved in drug discovery and development, introduces an integrated plate changing system to be used in conjunction with the Veloce micro parallel liquid chromatography system. The plate changing system automates the exchange of microwell plates for use with the Veloce system autosampler. The Veloce system and integrated plate changing system benefit users that desire to increase their analytical throughput for a variety of drug discovery applications.

The plate changing system holds up to 50 recommended SBS standard 384- or 96-well microplates. (High capacity racks are available for up to 70 plates.) By storing plates in vertical towers, the plate changing system has a relatively small footprint that minimizes space requirements in the lab. Nanostream developed the plate changing system to be easily incorporated into users current automation workflow and liquid-handling processes.

By enabling users to control plate selection via barcode entry, the Veloce system facilitates full automation of LC-based assays. The software delivers sampling precision by enabling the user to pre-program sample sequences for routine use. The user-friendly format does not require specific knowledge to operate, and it frees scientists to engage in other research activities throughout the duration of the analyses.

Labs are facing more pressure to increase analysis capacity with fewer resources. We want to equip scientists with high-throughput tools like the integrated plate changing system to accomplish more with less-less operating time, less solvent, fewer people," said Hau H. Duong, vice president of engineering. With the ability to robustly process plates 24/7, scientists will not only finish more analyses, they will have the freedom to undertake new and meaningful projects."

Please visit Nanostreams booth #24 at EmTech from April 5- 6 in South San Francisco, CA. For ordering information, please call (626) 351-8200 ext. SALE or e-mail sales@nanostream.com.

About Nanostream
Nanostream Inc. (Pasadena, CA) provides high-throughput microfluidic analytical systems to companies involved in drug discovery and development. Nanostreams systems are based on proprietary, modular product design that allows for timely introduction of new products based on market needs.

Nanostream is pioneering micro parallel liquid chromatography (µPLC) with its premier product, the Veloce system. The Veloce system, designed for scientists who can benefit from greater sample analysis capacity, integrates with existing workflow and increases the throughput of separation techniques.

More information about the company is available at www.nanostream.com
For further information please contact:

Elizabeth Rietz
Marketing Communications Manager
Nanostream, Inc.
580 Sierra Madre Villa
Pasadena, CA 91107
Phone: (626) 351-8200 ext. 6708
elizabeth.rietz@nanostream.com

Nanostream" is a registered trademark of Nanostream, Inc. Veloce" and Brio" are trademarks of Nanostream, Inc.

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