Scientific Digital Imaging Plc Expansion of Imaging Systems range
March 14 2014 - 3:01AM
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Scientific Digital Imaging Plc
14 March 2014
SCIENTIFIC DIGITAL IMAGING PLC
Scientific Digital Imaging Expands its Range of Imaging
Systems
for Fast, Accurate Imaging of 2D or 1D Gels and all Blot
Types
Cambridge, UK: Scientific Digital Imaging (AIM: SDI, "SDI" or
the "Company"), the AIM quoted group focused on the application of
digital imaging technology to the needs of the scientific
community, has introduced their new high sensitivity G:BOX Chemi
XX6 and XX9 image analysis systems. Utilizing the power of the
latest CCD camera technology, these systems are suitable for
scientists needing a versatile system capable of exceptional
imaging of 1D and 2D gels, as well as chemi and fluorescent
blots.
The G:BOX Chemi XX6 and XX9 feature high resolution, high
quantum efficiency (73% quantum efficiency at 425nm) low noise CCD
cameras with the highest level (f0.95) auto-focus lens and 6 and 9
megapixel resolution respectively. Since the cameras are cooled to
-53(o) C, the XX9 and XX6 systems can generate excellent images of
chemi blots with minimal background noise and the system's large
imaging areas (32.3cm x 25.6cm) also mean both systems are ideal
for those scientists wanting to accurately image larger blots, as
well as larger 1D and 2D gels.
This new generation of G:BOX Chemi XX systems are designed for
researchers looking for high performance imaging, as they can be
fitted with a range of LED lighting and filter options making them
suitable for fluorescence, chemiluminescence, IR and 2D gel
applications. With the new G:BOX Chemi XX6 and XX9, scientists can
work with an automated multiplexed function capable of using up to
five channels, as well as an edge lighting option for 2D gel
capture including DIGE gels. This versatility ensures scientists
have a cost-effective imaging system that can generate accurate
results from a diverse range of gel and blot types.
Images are captured by the G:BOX Chemi XX systems using the
powerful GeneSys image capture software, which selects optimal
filter/lighting combinations by utilising its database containing
imaging conditions for hundreds of commercially available dyes.
Researchers then select their preferred protocol and the G:BOX
Chemi XX automatically captures a high-quality image of the
different dyes. For even faster, automated image capture, GeneSys
includes a researcher 'protocol save' feature enabling one-click
recall of frequently used imaging settings.
Laura Sullivan, Divisional Manager of SDI's subsidiary Syngene,
explained: "In proteomics labs and core facilities, scientists need
image analysers which are capable of accurately imaging large 2D
protein gels, as well as easily generating images of multiplex
chemi and fluorescent blots. This requires extremely sensitive,
low-noise cameras and sophisticated, yet simple to use software to
set up the optimum imaging conditions."
Laura concluded: "We have listened to these challenging requests
and are pleased to have successfully developed our two new G:BOX
Chemi systems to meet them. The combination of our latest high
quantum efficiency, low-noise cameras and upgraded GeneSys image
capture software means that the G:BOX Chemi XX6 and XX9 will
deliver fast, high quality results which will delight scientists in
any proteomics labs using these image analysers."
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For Further Information Contact:
Scientific Digital Imaging:
Mike Creedon, Chief Executive of SDI - 01223 727144
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Ed Frisby / Ben Thompson, corporate finance - 020 7220 0500
Simon Starr, corporate broking
JW Communications
Julia Wilson, Investor & Public Relations - 0781 8430877
Note to Editors
About Scientific Digital Imaging plc
Scientific Digital Imaging plc (SDI) is focused on the
application of digital imaging technology to the needs of the
scientific and technology community. Its principal subsidiary is
Synoptics Limited, which designs and manufactures special-purpose
instruments for use mainly in the life sciences, supplying
customers in the academic, research and health sectors. Within
Synoptics, the recently formed Synoptics Health division has
launched the Synoptics Health ProReveal system. This patented
system offers a highly sensitive fluorescence-based test to detect
dirty surgical instruments in hospitals and aims to reduce
incidences of cross contamination of patients. In addition, under
the Atik brand, SDI designs and manufactures high-sensitivity
cameras for both astronomical and life science applications.
www.scientificdigitalimaging.com
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