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ReviewerMember since: 2023
Organization: University of Malta
Even a child can read the concentration of a DNA solution with Implen NP80
Application Area: DNA concentration measurement
"This is a great compact instrument without the need of an external computer. It fits easily in any space, ideal for small labs. It gives constant results which are always accurate."
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ReviewerMember since: 2016
Organization: VA Puget Sound Health Care, R&D
Smart design and easy to use, better than a NanoDrop.
Application Area:Testing protein, amino acid and bacterial concentration
"We have found this device to be incredibly easy to use and intuitive while offering a wide range of features. Reads are reliable and consistent. The convenience of an on board screen and internal battery (allowing it to be moved to anyone's desk temporarily) can not be over stated. There's a lot of functionality in this little machine and we are very happy with it."
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ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: Chemistry Institute - University of São Paulo
All the students in the lab love it!!
Application Area:Kinetics and quantification of small biomolecules, proteins and aptamers
"Implen N80 is a very handy spectrophotometer. It's reliable, standalone, with a friendly and logical interface human-machine that works even unplugged to the electric power thanks to the batteries. There's no need to dilute high concentrated samples as the analysis by the nanodrop compartment can adjust the path length. It's also possible to conduct experiments inside a cuvette even at 37ºC. Data can be exported wirelessly or by using a flash drive. Amazing!! I liked it so much that I'm considering to buy a second one."
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ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: TUM
Precise! fast! Convenient! High repeatability!
Application Area:We test protein/DNA/RNA concentration! Also, we perform OD600 test. In addition, we test the whole w
"The best product in the world! It helped our research experiment! My colleagues like Implen's products! Manufacturers of technical staff are also very patient to answer our questions!"
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ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: Chemistry Dept, Hofstra University
Great value for the investment and versatile instrument that takes little space.
Application Area:Teaching Analytical Chemistry, Forensic Science Research, Biochemistry research
"The product is very easy to use and operate. It has both the cuvette option and microdroplet option that works with several organic solvents. The software interface is very intuitive and easy to navigate with emphasis on biochemical and microbiological applications. The droplet mode works with two different type and microvolumes. The cuvette can be used for kinetic study at 37 C. There is even a vortexer for quick mixing. The design was very considerate for the users. The battery power also lasts a long time. The space it takes is minimal."
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ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: University of Northern Iowa
So easy to use that I can turn my students loose with it
Application Area:Determining double-stranded DNA concentration
"Nice, repeatable measures with absolutely no fuss and no learning curve. My undergraduate research assistant (a non-biology major) has an extremely easy time with this highly intuitive setup."
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ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: LBNL
A great product for easy to use, fast and reliable results.
Application Area:Analyze DNA (plasmid, DNA fragments and single stranded oligos)
"Fast measurement, easy to use, high quality, reproducible results."
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ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: University of Colorado, Boulder
Love the new design, easy to use!
Application Area:Functional group quantification in organic aerosols
"We used to have the NanoPhotometer P300, which worked well for us - but upgrading to the new NP80 was such a great choice. The changes to the instrument have made our analyses much easier and more efficient. Especially the new design for the sample platform has made a huge difference."
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ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: University Health Science Center
Great value and user friendly
Application Area:Measure concentration of extracted nucleic acids
"Great machine! I love the ability to switch between cuvettes and microvolumes, operating it on the touch screen and using a computer to do so. My only issue with the machine was the inability to edit the sample name when mistakes are made but that has been resolved by the new software."
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ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: PhoreMost Ltd
Great, reliable and quick results, thoroughly recommend this device.
Application Area:Used in molecular biology applications
"This item is easy, quick and reliable to use and gives accurate results 99% of the time, with the remaining 1% being due to human error (quantifying unthawed samples). We have tested it side-by-side with another industry leading device which utilised fluorescence and the results were comparable. The device has a wide variety of applications of which we have used most of these and they are all of a similar quality."
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ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: Vanderbilt
Perfect nano-photometer for low-surface tension detergent or lipid solutions.
Application Area:Absorbances of proteins complexed to lipids
"Great product for taking OD when you don't have a lot of surface tension in the sample. We use lipids and detergents a lot in our protein preps, so the surface tension is lost and its really hard to test optical density on a "normal" nanodrop. Since the Implen device doesn't need surface tension (it has a quartz stage upon which the sample sits), solutions with detergents or lipids work great. Great value for the money, I love it."
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ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: Loyola Univeristy Medical center
Great results!
Application Area:HLA typing and engraftment studies by PCR
"Nanophotometer is excellent. Good product ."
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ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: ScienceVision
First impression, nice!
Application Area:Working on DNA samples
"The results obtained are very much similar to the Nanodrop. In fact, it is easier to use. With the build-in vortex, it comes in handy. I do not need to search around the bench for my vortex. Plus, the portable ability really opened my eyes, IMPLEN can really make it, it's not a dream anymore. Impressive and keep up the good job."
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ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: California Institute of Technology
Great results and very accurate!
Application Area:Protein assays and concentrations
"I love love love this machine. It's portable, idiot proof, and accurate. For its DNA analysis, it is much more accurate than the old familiar, Nanodrop. I love the fact that it is so modifiable and easy to use. We use it for a variety of functions in the lab, including Bradford assays. I really love that there is a built-in graph for these and that you can email it to yourself or save on a USB stick. This machine is the thing we have all been needing but never knew we missed. Also the customer care is outstanding and I look forward to our rep every time she comes."
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ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: University of Minnesota
I love these machines. They make my job easier.
Application Area:teaching lab/upper divisional Bioc lab
"We have 8 and I am very pleased with how easy they are to use. This is a new product for our students and they are able to follow the directions we give them and get results. With any new piece of equipment, there is a learning curve, but it's a small one once they are comfortable using them. I like the fact that they are easy to demo, easy to install updates, and easy to troubleshoot. Compared to our old specs, these save the students time, they get results quickly, each group has their own NanoPhotometer at their station so they don't have to bring their supplies to the spec as we did in the past. I do not get complaints like I did with our other specs and I know that I can always get help when needed. My sales rep is fantastic."
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ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: Oregon State University
Love the ability to save the results to excel!
Application Area:analyze wavelength of colorimetric samples, and quantification of DNA/RNA samples
"The nanophotometer is extremely effective for use as a spectrophotometer. I use it to measure the wavelength on colorimetric assays regularly and have found it easy to use. The exception of its ease of use being that sometimes the software will not easily connect to the desktop computer we use as the interface, receiving error that requires reboots, and the user manual does not explain some of the available program settings well. Once a protocol has been created for the settings needed to run specific samples, the device is simple to use. After sales care has been relatively sparse, with only occasional software updates, which is nice, and as I was not involved in the purchase of the device, or any cost-analysis, I have no opinion on the value for money."
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ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: Stanford University
Great instruments, little improvements for cGMP only recommended
Application Area:Nucleic Acid detection, DNA QC and quantification mostly
"We have the NP80 for almost a year now and are very happy with it. I've used different products including the Nanodrop and the previous Implen Pearl design in the past and the NP80 is by far my preferable product. Main reasons for this are: - small & can run independent of an extra PC - has an integrated Vortex for sample dilution/adjustment - very nice interface (intuitive, clean, lots of functionality easily available) - I'm a fan of the recent addition of the quality control features where it warns you if more obscure ratios of 230/260 or such indicate the sample might have an issue with an explanation what it might be All that in a reliable, easy to clean piece of equipment. 4 out of 5 starts for After Sales Care only because we are under cGMP requirements and the documentation of changes for new software versions is not sufficient to determine if an existing IQOQ is still active afterwards, that needed some discussion with Implen to sort and get the necessary information - but I believe that will improve, the requirements are just novel to them. And while the good IQOQ package is good it needs some work between the Excel and hardcopy consistency."
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ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: CELON PHARMA
I would recommend using the NP80 NanOPhotometer for DNA analysis.
Application Area:DNA analysis
"I use the NP80 NanoPhotometer for DNA analysis. I can confirm that it is really easy and comfortable to use. The results are reliable and easy to be transferred."
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ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: Pieris Pharmaceuticals GmbH
Great instrument, easy, no waste of lab space.
Application Area:DNA-quantification, OD-600 measurements of E.col cultures
"This small device combines two mature methods for measuring that our lab uses every day, no extra PC is needed for documentation, perfect and easy to use reliable results."
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ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: Grünenthal GmbH
Results with high quality, easy handling!
Application Area:RNA quantification
"Using the NP80 we receive high quality data on RNA in a fast manner. The handling of the device is very easy, there are so many other opportunities available which we will use in future (DNA, protein quantification etc.)"
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ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: Gläsernes Labor, Campus Berlin Buch
I am already saving for another device :-)
Application Area:DNA 260nm nano drop, Kinetics in cuvettes
"Especially the simple application is great for us. We us this device during training course for students and adults."
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ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: Bruker Daltonik GmbH
The easy handling combines a fast analysis time with reliable results.
Application Area:Analyzing antibodies and DNA
"- ease of use: self-explanatory operation, fast analysis time - after sales care: email newsletter with information about software updates, new products and services - value for money: room-saving and stand-alone device with a lot of pre-installed assays"
The power and precision of standard spectroscopy and microvolume combined with the convenience of a lightweight portable instrument with a built-in 7” LCD glove compatible touchscreen and flexible unit control options. Built in vortex provides sample uniformity for the highest degree of accuracy with the smallest sample volume (as little as 0.3µL). Illuminated quartz sample surfaces allow for easy sample application. It’s time you expected more out of your spectrophotometer.
A truly all-in-one instrument including an integrated computer with high performance quad core processor, built in battery pack for mobile operation, cuvette and microvolume capabilities as well as a specially designed low vibration vortex.
Implen’s True Path Technology™ delivers accuracy you can trust. The extensive dynamic range with two precisely defined path lengths eliminates pathlength drift. The only spectrophotometer on the market with a sealed mechanical setup; the NanoPhotometer® has two fixed anchor points that are not changing over the lifetime of the instrument. Scratch resistant 100% quartz sample surfaces remove the need for reconditioning. No reconditioning, no recalibration, no maintenance necessary, Implen guarantees lifetime accuracy providing peace of mind for our researchers!
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