The TC-Plus thermal cyclers and Satellite units from Techne are now available from Bibby Scientific.
The units are designed to save time and energy, while their stackable configuration reduces the bench space required and facilitates networking.
With a ramp rate of up to 5C/sec, the aluminium block is claimed to be one of the fastest available.
TC-Plus thermal cyclers also feature a large colour touch-screen for quick program set-up.
More than 1,000 programs can be stored and the front-positioned USB port makes it easy to transfer protocols between cyclers or laboratories.
Designed with a front-loading sample drawer to make the units stackable, a TC-Plus or Satellite unit can be placed on top of another Satellite.
This feature, together with front-to-back venting and airflow, which enables close side-by-side positioning, reduces the bench space requirement.
TC-Plus thermal cyclers and Satellite units are said to provide all the flexibility needed for both fast and high-throughput PCR in research, diagnostics, forensic and testing laboratories.
This is enhanced with easily interchangeable locks, the freedom to use any consumables, and full networking capability.
TC-Plus Satellites are controlled from the TC-Plus or a PC but have no user interface themselves.
There is a choice of easily interchangeable blocks - 96 x 0.2ml, 60 x 0.5ml and 384-well plate - all with gradient for efficient optimisation of PCR conditions.
The TC-Plus is covered by a four-year warranty (four years or 100,000 cycles for blocks).