New autoflex speed System Offers High-Throughput Option for MALDI Biotyper Microbial Identification
May 24 2010 - 6:00AM
Business Wire
At the 110th General Meeting of the American Society for
Microbiology, Bruker announces the autoflex™ speed
MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer as a high-throughput option for
microbial identification by molecular fingerprinting using Bruker´s
MALDI Biotyper platform.
Most MALDI Biotyper customers will continue to utilize Bruker’s
economical and easy-to-use benchtop microflex™ MALDI-TOF
mass spectrometer. However, for selected high-throughput
microbiology laboratories the autoflex speed may be an
attractive option due to its even higher throughput, reduced
maintenance requirements and further extended uptime. Especially if
interfacing to sample preparation robotics for highest laboratory
throughput, or even 24/7 walk-away automation is planned for the
future, then the autoflex speed is recommended.
Further technical advancements of the autoflex speed for
the MALDI Biotyper workflow are:
- 1 kilohertz proprietary Bruker
smartbeam™ solid-state laser and system electronics for a
unmatched speed and throughput for high-volume microbiology
laboratories,
- Proprietary Bruker
smartbeam™ laser lifetime specified with >109 laser
shots,
- MALDI Perpetual™ Ion
Source with IR-laser based self-cleaning in only 15 minutes and
without additional down-time, as source cleaning can be performed
under vacuum,
- Automated source cleaning for
extended maintenance intervals and enhanced instrument uptime,
- Transponder-aided MALDI target
tracking;
Dr. Wolfgang Pusch, Vice President for Clinical Research &
IVD at Bruker Daltonics, stated: “The autoflex speed
represents an important new high-throughput option for MALDI
Biotyper bacterial identification in large microbiology
laboratories. The smartbeam laser with greater than 109
laser shots is virtually a ‘life time laser’ for the instrument,
considering the microbial identification throughput even in large
laboratories.”
Mr. Jetze Botma, Chief Executive Officer and Owner of KIESTRA
Lab Automation, further commented: “Most of KIESTRA´s current
customers request an integration of a MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer
in our Total Lab Automation or Workcell Automation projects. With
more than 20 years of experience in MALDI-TOF technology Bruker has
the competence to fulfill even the highest demands in that respect.
In addition to Bruker´s microflex we will in the future also
use the autoflex speed, when cutting edge technology is
requested in high throughput microbiology laboratories.”
About the Bruker MALDI Biotyper
Bruker’s dedicated MALDI Biotyper solution enables
identification, taxonomical classification or dereplication of
microorganisms like bacteria, yeasts and fungi. Classification and
identification of microorganisms is achieved reliably and fast
using high-throughput MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. Applications
include clinical routine microbial identification (in EU only - for
research use only elsewhere), environmental and pharmaceutical
analysis, taxonomical research, food and consumer product
processing and quality control, as well as in marine microbiology.
Bruker’s robust MALDI Biotyper method requires minimal
sample preparation efforts and offers low cost per sample.
For More Information:
For more information on MALDI Biotyper, please visit
www.bdal.com/maldibiotyper
For information about Bruker Daltonics and Bruker Corporation
(NASDAQ: BRKR), please visit www.bruker.com
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