New Non-Contact Microarrayer Replaces Pen Spotting

(PRLEAP.COM) This new non-contact technology replaces the pen spotting methodology typically used for microarray printing. Our engineers and technologists have considerable experience in high density array manufacturing having co-developed the system used by Codelink for the entire Human Genome Array.

First Phase Technologies a Tempe, Arizona based electronic contract manufacturer announces the unveiling of a new non-contact microarrayer. This new state of the art microarrayer printing system from Engineering Arts allows us to produce "On-The-Fly" high speed array manufacturing in microscope slide, 16 assay, microplate or lab-on-chip formats” according to CEO Tom McCarthy. Mr McCarthy also goes on to explain “the reason why we think this new non-contact microarrayer is a benefit to researchers is the 100% inline droplet inspection with a flexible droplet / spot size (60pl to 10nl) which can provide pre-synthesized chemical deposition for a wide range of chemicals such as oligos, cDNA, Proteins, Peptides, etc. This new capability substantially lowers assay costs by enabling more assays per slide and less target per assay than 1 assay per microscope slide formats.”

This new non-contact technology replaces the pen spotting methodology typically used for microarray printing. Our engineers and technologists have considerable experience in high density array manufacturing having co-developed the system used by Codelink for the entire Human Genome Array. First Phase Technologies is looking to partner with genomic research companies as well as antibody and tissue suppliers to produce and provide custom microarrays to the end customer. Utilizing this new printing technology platform, this value added service will cut out much of the unnecessary manufacturing steps allowing the researcher to focus on his or her specific assay application or diagnostic function.

For more information on microarrays, non-contact printing services or collaborative opportunties please visit their company web site at http://www.firstphasetech.com or call them at (480) 283-3205

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