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Bio-Rad CFX Automation System II for Real-Time PCR

Nov 20, 2014

Bio-Rad Laboratories has launched the CFX Automation System II, a robotic plate handler that automates high-throughput real-time PCR for all Bio-Rad CFX Real-Time PCR Detection Systems. The automation system can operate one or two CFX PCR systems with a single plate handler, and is easily integrated with LIMS, Bio-Rad said. The system also features software that enables the integration of Bio-Rad's PrimePCR assays.

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