BURLINGTON, Mass., Jan. 23,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA)
today announced that it has been selected as the technology
provider by UK Biocentre as they expand their large-scale sample
storage in support of the preservation of internationally
significant sample collections. This new system is in addition to
the seven Azenta BioArc™ Flex™ automated sample store systems
already in place at the facility. UK Biocentre will utilize the new
BioArc Ultra™ to deliver on critical research projects including
the United Kingdom's largest
health research program – Our Future Health.
The BioArc Ultra will be installed into UK Biocentre's 70,000
square-foot facility in Milton Keynes,
England, which specializes in the management and processing
of biological samples. Currently capable of storing over 35 million
samples, the facility will expand its capacity to conduct
large-scale biomedical research by an additional 16 million samples
with BioArc Ultra's high-density, fully automated -80°C storage
system with picking capability of up to 9 million picks per year.
As part of the overall solution, UK Biocentre utilizes Azenta's
automated systems, as well as FluidX™ 2D-coded, high-quality
screw-cap tubes, to elevate inventory management quality,
reduce variability, and mitigate risk for this and other vital
research projects.
The Ultra delivers significant operational efficiency benefits,
including reduced footprint, labor requirements, and electricity
costs as compared to other commercially available systems, and
benefits UK Biocentre's carbon emission reduction goals through the
use of an eco-friendly refrigeration system with zero Ozone
Depletion Potential and zero Global Warming Potential, thus
advancing sustainability in science. This robust automation system
offers the option of up to 10 picking stations, providing the
flexibility to increase throughput and/or labware types.
UK Biocentre will utilize the storage capacity of the BioArc
Ultra in support of the UK's Our Future Health study of up
to 5 million people in the development of new ways to prevent,
detect, and treat diseases.
Dr. Tony Cox OBE, Chief Executive Officer of UK Biocentre,
stated, "The BioArc Ultra ensures UK Biocentre remains at the
forefront of large-scale sample storage innovation while fulfilling
our mission to reduce the environmental impact of vital clinical
and life science research. We are proud to partner with Azenta Life
Sciences to bring this unique offering to the UK, enabling us to
maximize the potential of every sample."
"We are excited to support UK Biocentre with the advanced
automation sample storage capabilities of the BioArc Ultra," said
Alex Esmon, Vice President and
General Manager of Global Products at Azenta Life Sciences. "The
addition of the BioArc Ultra delivers on the promise of enabling
breakthroughs faster through substantial improvements in proven
automation and refrigeration technology that ensures critical
sample integrity while streamlining workflows and ensuring
sustainability."
To learn more about the BioArc Ultra, visit
https://www.azenta.com/products/bioarc-ultra-high-density-80-c-automated-sample-storage-system.
About Azenta Life Sciences
Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) is a leading provider of life
sciences solutions worldwide, enabling impactful breakthroughs and
therapies to market faster. Azenta provides a full suite of
reliable cold-chain sample management solutions and multiomics
services across areas such as drug development, clinical research,
and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical,
biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. Our global
team delivers and supports these products and services through our
industry-leading brands, including GENEWIZ, FluidX, Ziath, 4titude,
Limfinity, Freezer Pro, and Barkey.
Azenta is headquartered in Burlington, MA, with operations
in North America, Europe and Asia. For more
information, please visit www.azenta.com.
About the UK Biocentre
UK Biocentre is a respected
leader in sample management, high-capacity bioprocessing &
analysis, and automated storage. We support and facilitate
large-scale biomedical, pharmaceutical, and clinical studies,
enabling life-changing research in the academic, pharmaceutical and
biotech communities. From the outset we've valued our role as
essential collaborators in the scientific process providing
reliable, high-quality solutions that help researchers make
critical advancements in their fields. This drives our passion for
delivering unparalleled services, using state-of-the-art
technology, and adhering to the highest compliance, certification,
and accreditation standards. For more information, please visit
www.ukbiocentre.com.
INVESTOR CONTACTS:
Yvonne Perron
Vice President, Financial, Planning & Analysis and Investor
Relations
ir@azenta.com
PUBLIC RELATIONS CONTACT:
Renay Picard
Director of Marketing, Sample Management Solutions
renay.picard@azenta.com
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