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Promega Maxwell Modular Automated Nucleic Acid Prep System

Nov 15, 2017

Promega has launched a modular automated liquid-handling and purification system for its Maxwell nucleic acid preparation platform. The configurable system works with existing Promega Maxwell RSC instruments with a software upgrade. The Promega Portal Software allows the new and existing Maxwell RSC and Maxprep instruments to work together to transfer sample tracking information. Data can also be imported into a laboratory information management system. The Maxwell RSC 48 and Maxprep Liquid Handler are supplied with preprogrammed methods that allow the system to be used by anyone in the lab regardless of prior instrumentation experience, Promega said.

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