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The fully programmable Agilent 100 automated disintegration apparatus provides a reliable, compliant approach to disintegration testing. The reciprocating drive system, water bath, and heater/circulator are incorporated into a single instrument with a compact, bench space-saving design. 

Biotage® Extrahera™ Peptide automates sample workup with precision and ease. Designed for synthetic labs, it enables automated solid phase extraction (SPE) and catch-and-release purification of up to 96 samples simultaneously. Positive pressure processing and complementary consumables ensure consistent, high-purity peptide samples free of catalysts and excess reagents.

Previously known as SolventTrapSVOC Solvent Recovery System

With ETHOS™, Milestone introduces the latest and most advanced evolution of microwave rotor-base digestion technology, delivering unmatched performance and reproducibility. At the same time, ETHOS™ goes beyond digestion: thanks to dedicated accessories, it becomes a true microwave labstation, extending its capabilities to applications such as solvent extraction, evaporation, concentration, high-temperature processes, and more.

The ETHOS LEAN, now in its 2nd series, represents this expertise: a compact, affordable labstation delivering full digestion capabilities without compromise. Beyond digestion, ETHOS LEAN supports solvent extraction for chromatography, solvent-free extraction of natural products, and even microwave synthesis workflows, offering unmatched versatility in its class. Selecting the right system is more than a purchase decision: it’s…

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent environmental contaminants commonly found in soil, water, and food, requiring accurate and reliable monitoring methods. The dedicated ETHOS X configuration is specifically designed for the sample preparation of soils, sediments, and biosolids for PFAS analysis, allowing laboratories to process up to 44 samples per batch with full compliance to EPA Method 1633A.

The ultraWAVE 2 eco brings these core advantages to routine and regulated workflows in an accessible, right-sized design. It delivers dependable digestion performance, simplified daily operation, and flexible capacity for food, environmental, pharma, polymers, and more, making Milestone SRC the practical choice for modern laboratories.

On the Fly, Swappable, Multipurpose Tools! The Multi-Core Pipetting Arm (MCPA), Lynx offers seamless core swapping, increased throughput, and ultimate flexibility — empowering labs to do more, faster.

Versatile platform for high-sensitivity routine analysis using headspace-, SPME-, thermal desorption- and HiSorb™ high-capacity sorptive extraction-based workflows

Reads all 2D barcodes on single sample tubes. The code is read instantly when the tube is placed on the scanner's window. Hands free with no need to focus. Also reads 1D linear barcodes and QR codes. There are a wide range of export options to swiftly send your code where it is needed. This could be anywhere from a simple Excel file to a sophisticated LIMS system.

High speed, reliable SBS rack reader for 2D barcoded tubes. Reads all tubes from all manufacturers including AcoustiX tubes. Easy set up and no configuration between rack types. Automatically senses rack placement, checks and corrects rack orientation. Magnetic 1D barcode reader attachment can be placed to capture linear codes at the end of racks. Easy data export - compatible with all LIMS and database systems.

Reads Cryobox and SBS-sized racks of 2D barcoded tubes. Patent pending, glass-free design ensures there is no condensation or frost build up when using frozen samples. Exceptional performance and versatility. Auto mode adapts instantly to different rack formats.

Ultra compact and low- profile SBS rack reader for 2D coded tubes, designed for robotic platforms where the rack is held in position by the robot. A full rack can be scanned from as little as 117mm. Precise robotic placement and innovative customisable software facilitate partial rack scanning at even shorter distances.

Fast, reliable and compact SBS rack reader for 2D barcoded tubes. Designed for integration with SBS-sized footprint but equally good for benchtop use. Patent-pending, glass-free design ensures there is no condensation or frost build up when using frozen samples.

MultiDose automates high accuracy solid dosing from Mettler Toledo dosing heads, using an XPR balance and dosing module. The system combines a collaborative robot arm and Labman's MultiDose software for efficient, accurate and reproducible dispensing.

The Thermo Scientific ™ VisionMate ™ HSX High Speed Barcode Reader instantly decodes tube 2D barcodes and shares the data seamlessly with your LIMS or database.

An extension of Fluent's intelligent Workdeck to monitor the deck set up and ensure that correct loading leads to the successful completion of a run. Cameras mounted inside the instrument watch out for problems before they occur. Plus, the technology highlights discrepancies and allows manual corrections in real time during instrument loading and worktable set-up.

The magnetic bead separation device Magnetic PlateX can be used with a Xiril pipetting workstation for automated nucleic acid purification based on the magnetic beads technology. Speed up the process of nucleic acid purification with a magnetic beads kit using the Magnetic PlateX on a Xiril robotic workstation. All pipetting steps are taken over by the robot and the plate gripper “Plate GripX” automatically carries out the tra…

The Tube-ScanX LR is the new scanner for the automated reading of barcodes on tubes on a Xiril liquid handling robotic workstation. The barcode scanner “LR” is equipped with a laser reader for a fast record of all barcodes on tubes without interruption while reading. The laser camera with autofocus is mounted fix on the worktable. It doesn’t have to be moved whereas the tube holding racks are drawn with two of the pipetting ad…

The Plate-ScanX enables microplate identification for data tracking in an automated liquid handling process on a Xiril robotic workstation. Xiril’s plate scanner device allows reading of 1D and 2D barcodes on the side of microplates. The plate gripper of the Xiril liquid handling workstation picks up the plate and presents it in front of the barcode scanner camera.

The BluePippin is a preparative electrophoresis platform for collection of size-selected DNA or protein samples. The system automates DNA or protein size selection using disposable, pre-cast agarose cassettes to extract fractions according to user-defined software input. Samples are electro-eluted from agarose and collected in buffer. The platform is used for the construction of next-gen sequencing libraries, or upstream of p…

The 6875 Freezer/Mill® is a large cryogenic mill that accommodates sample sizes ranging from 0.1 - 100 grams. Specifically designed for cryogenic grinding and pulverizing tough and/or temperature sensitive samples in a grinding vial immersed in liquid nitrogen. The new high resolution display is user-friendly and shows the each stage of the grinding process. It also shows the Run history, Training videos and manuals and a…

The Shatterbox® is a heavy duty, Swing Mill that is designed for pulverizing dry, brittle samples and slurry grinding. It features a sound-proof enclosure and a timer display that counts down the minutes and seconds remaining in the process. It accommodates sample sizes ranging from 2 - 100 grams and is capable of grinding Cement, Soils, Ceramics, Slag, Rocks, Minerals, Ores, Pharmaceuticals, Sulfur Pellets, Dried Plant Ma…

The 6875D Freezer/Mill® is a high-throughput, dual chamber cryogenic grinder with a self-contained liquid nitrogen tub and insulated case. Specifically designed for cryogenic grinding and pulverizing of tough and/or temperature sensitive samples in a grinding vial immersed in liquid nitrogen. This mill chills samples in liquid nitrogen then pulverizes them with a magnetically driven impactor. The new high resolution displa…