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ReviewerMember since: 2020
Organization: Bayer CropScience
Can't live without it!
Application Area: Biological sample preparation
"High reproducibility, easy to learn operating system, excellent trainer staff, broad number of applications, enables high throughput."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Merck
Using EVOs for may years, they are important instruments we use in our labs.
Application Area:Sample management
"Large fleet of EVOs being used in the sample management group with lots of applications."
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ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: Simon Fraser University
Reliable and efficient.
Application Area:High throughout pinning and liquid handling
"The Tecan Freedom Evo 100 with MCA96 and attached pin tool is fast and reliable. No problems with liquid transfer or operation. However the software is a bit dated and there is a small learning curve."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: Institut Curie
Great instrument!
Application Area:High content screening
"We have a 384-well pipetting head that we find very robust and reproducible. The software is easy to use and functioning properly apart from some bugs (which is one of the drawbacks, the software doesn't evolve much although some issues are known). The after sales care is very efficient and reactive. The price of the system is coherent within the possibilities of the instrument, the tips remain a little the major cost."
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ReviewerMember since: 2007
Organization: XenoTech
Gold standard in Liquid handlers
Application Area:ADME DMPK sample prep
"Great product but requires extensive knowledge of software to fully utilize the instruments capabilities. Operate 10 Tecan's and would not venture elsewhere!"
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2014
Organization: Aegis Sciences
Application Area:Drug Testing
"I enjoy the versatility and speed of the evo. It allows us to do many different applications. Its mca has speed up our methods tremendously. "
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ReviewerMember since: 2014
Organization: Gene By Gene
Application Area:Clinical Molecular Diagnostics
"This product is easy to use. The more difficult component is programming the instrument, but once trained, it is also fairly straightforward. Service for the instrument is also great, our technicians that come out are friendly, professional and great at fine tuning the instrument for all our molecular needs."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2014
Organization: Indian Council of Agricultural Research
"It is easy to learn and use. It has useful technology. However it has slower service. For large companies they can afford it but a little harder for smaller or start-ups to afford and maintain. The service can use some improvement in post sales."
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ReviewerMember since: 2014
Organization: Alere Inc
Application Area:High Throughput Screening
"I like the easy user interface and flexibility in programming the robot to do whatever I need it to do. It is possible to be a simple or as complex as I need it to be and it’s very quick to change things when I need it to do a one-off transfer or something. I have always had good customer service and price breaks from Tecan."
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Expert ReviewerMember since: 2012
Organization: EUROFINS Biomnis
Application Area:Sample Preparation
"When you know well how to built and correct your method, it is possible to be very productive. We actually use the T-Vac module for SPE extraction and it is not very robust for many reasons."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2014
Organization: Dart Neuroscience
"I've been using TECAN robotic liquid handlers since 1998. The Freedom/EVO workstations are a welcome addition and improvement. The software is still not quite as easy to use as I believe it should be, but after a short learning curve anything is possible. The hardware is, as always top rate. I never go to work worrying about the dispensing or aspirating CV's, and in all the years I've worked with TECAN instruments I've never had the misfortune of the instrument breaking down. I would be happy to recommend the EVO line to any of my colleagues."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2014
Organization: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Application Area:Small Scale Purification
"The Tecan Freedom EVO is very easy to work with for small scale purification due to the built-in chromatography wizard. The software provides step by step guide to custom build your script for you. It is very fast and friendly. I would recommend Tecan Freedom EVO to anyone interested in small scale purification - either Atoll columns or 96-well plates, such as GE Predictor plates."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2014
Organization: Bristol Myers Squibb
Application Area:Sample Preparation
"It has user-friendly software only after some good training, but the machine works well. It takes a good long time to feel comfortable with all the features. Once user is well trained, the system is very useful. "
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Advanced ReviewerMember since: 2009
Organization: Dow Agroscience
Application Area:DNA Sample Preparation And Transfers
"The initial learning curve can be quite challenging and once the methods are set up and optimized it is easy to navigate through the method. The new method development can be challenging if you do not have a good understanding of the programming language. I highly recommend taking their software training sessions."
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ReviewerMember since: 2014
Organization: XenoTech LLC
Application Area:Drug Discovery
"The Tecan EVO allows us to perform many different pre-clinical assay types, within the footprint of the instrument. It's flexibility to integrate Tecan with third party instruments which is important and is vital to our company operations. This is definitely a key instrument in our laboratory. "
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2014
Organization: Xenotech LLC
Application Area:Pre Clinical Drug Discovery
"An excellent option for liquid handling. The customer service is superb. The actual machine is extremely useful and easily tailored for nearly any application. The Evo software interface has been much improved over the Gemini version."
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ReviewerMember since: 2011
Organization: AstraZeneca
Application Area:ELISA
"Very robust and easy to use. Good support over the phone and quick call-out repairs. Great application support. Integrated a washer and reader from Tecan and had no problems. Can be used with varied level of GLP, user-restrictions etc which suited us fine."
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ReviewerMember since: 2012
Organization: Tempus
Application Area:High Throughput Screening
" We have two Tecan Freedom EVOs and both have been robust and accurate instruments for our work. Our EVO100 is integrated on a larger robotic system and is great for serial dilutions and plate additions of expensive reagents. Our EVO200 is utilized for a wide variety of applications including compound additions, serial dilutions, hit picking, and automated PCR. The software can be daunting at first but provides users with superior control over all aspects of pipetting."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2010
Organization: Complete Genomics
Application Area:DNA Sample Prep
"It's been the workhorse in our lab. Highly reliable and integratable. Great PM service contract program."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2013
Organization: MONSANTO CO.
Application Area:AG Biotech
"I have worked with Tecan liquid handlers for over 15 years and have found them to be the most reliable liquid handlers on the market. The EVOware software is very user friendly and intuitive to learn and quickly develop new protocols for business critical operations."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2006
Organization: Promega Corp.
Application Area:cell signaling
"It is easy to use and produces reproducible results. I have had a positive experience after purchase and helpful tech support."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2007
Organization: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Application Area:Protein PURIFICATION
"It’s a reliable system and has been in use for several years in our lab. It integrates with Atoll plate based columns which is critical for our application. The Freedom Evo software is easy for our end-users to develop new protocols on the system."
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ReviewerMember since: 2013
Organization: NIH/MRIGlobal
Application Area:Imfectious disease
"I have been using the Tecan Freedom Evo System as my liquid handling instrument for viral infectious load assays, cell staining, antibody neutralization assays, and nucleaic acid purification for 3 years now. The system is easy to use. Tecan does a great job in after purchase service and support, helping with maintenance and scripting. I would recommend this system because it is very versatile and can be setup for multiple uses rather than a single process approach."
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ReviewerMember since: 2013
Organization: Pfizer
Application Area:ADME technology
"The Tecan Freedom EVO is my automated liquid handler instrument of choice. An extremely robust system by nature, the Tecan is easily recovered from crashes. Parts are cost effective and readily available. The modular nature of the Tecan, span 8, 96/384 channel flexibility along with shakers, hotels and incubators is nothing short of incredible. The GUI is simple and easy to navigate; programming is a snap with many customized features already in place. The integration of the instrument with third party LIMS software is easy. "
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2013
Organization: Monsanto
Application Area:Assay Assembly
"Accurate volume dispensing down to 2ul and extremely easy to learn, program and integrate with custom applications. Software is very user friendly and intuitive."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2010
Organization: LGC Forensics
Application Area:Forensics- DNA extraction, PCR setup
"Complex system which therefore suffers from reliability issues. Post sales service and technical support has been below standard despite stringent service contracts. Good, relevant training courses are available. Scalable and third party integrations are supported."
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ReviewerMember since: 2011
Organization: MedImmune, LLC
"Definately a workhorse, saved many analysts lots of hands on time. It does break down but service is pretty quick at responding. It is large so it needs a dedicated room."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2012
Organization: Allergan
Application Area:Purification
"Great instrument with a great output. Excellent for development of resins for purification system."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2012
Organization: Cerep, Inc
Application Area:ADME-TOX
"A highly flexible, modular platform- ideal for a changing work environment. It's easy to use with a distinctive user interface. It's reliable and robust in operation."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2011
Organization: GlaxoSmithKline
"Very fast, reliable and user friendly. It is possible to create your own scripts and change all variables. It uses 'TAP' applications for CCE."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2011
Organization: Bristol-Myers Squibb
"Robust automation with intuitive user software. Initial training is required to understand operational parameters."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2011
Organization: ACTIVX BIOSCIENCES
"Service after new installation was excellent. Some issues arose with 3rd party equipment integration, but they were prompt to address issue."
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ReviewerMember since: 2011
Organization: Human Genomer Sciences
"Excellent service for repairs and good customer service. Product is too expensive but I really enjoy the ability to customise."
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ReviewerMember since: 2011
Organization: WRAIR/Clinical Research Management
"There are problematic components such as the barcode scanning. However it does save time and allows for highthroughput screening."
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ReviewerMember since: 2009
Organization: SCHERING-PLOUGH
"This machine has been the workhorse of our lab for close to a decade. It has very reliable performance and highly flexible to meet any liquid handling needs."
The Freedom EVO series is one of the most popular and reliable systems in the market, with more than 5,000 systems installed worldwide.
It offers a choice of worktable capacities, each with building-block modularity that brings convenient scalability, proven liquid handling, easy-to-use robotics and advanced process control within reach of every laboratory scientist. This flexible platform enables you to select a preconfigured automation solution for your application, or to create your system according to your specific needs with the help of Tecan’s automation specialists. The intuitive Freedom EVOware® user interface optimally combines pipetting, robotics and scheduling of multiple devices in a single package.
The Freedom EVO series is one of the most popular and reliable systems in the market, with more than 5,000 systems installed worldwide. It offers a choice of worktable capacities, each with building-block modularity that brings convenient scalability, proven liquid handling, easy-to-use robotics and advanced process control within reach of every laboratory scientist. This flexible platform enables you to select a preconfigured automation solution for your application, or to create your system according to your specific needs with the help of Tecan’s automation specialists. The intuitive Freedom EVOware® user interface optimally combines pipetting, robotics and scheduling of multiple devices in a single package.
Freedom EVO workstations provide unrivalled flexibility, uniquely offering a choice of pipetting technologies – even allowing you to combine air and liquid displacement – on a single workstation. Two-, four- and eight-channel liquid displacement (LiHa) or four-/eight-channel air displacement (Air LiHa) pipetting arms are available, offering a volume range from 0.5 to 5,000 µl or more. For true parallel processing, the MultiChannel Arm 96 offers simultaneous pipetting of 96 channels, providing timely addition of liquids directly into microplates, helping to optimize assay results. The MCA 96 has the flexibility to work with both disposable and washable tips, which can be automatically exchanged during a run. It can also operate as an 8- or 12-channel pipette by picking up a single column or row of disposable tips. To further increase throughput and productivity, a MultiChannel Arm 384 is also available. It offers a very broad volume range – 0.5 to 125 µl in 384-well format or 0.5 to 500 µl in 96-well format – and can use washable and disposable tips interchangeably during a workflow, picking up rows of 12 or 24 tips and columns of 8, 16 or 32 tips if required.