The Powdernium workstation from Symyx is designed to enable precise, traceable and reproducible dispensing of sub-milligram (0.05mg) to gram quantities of materials into a wide range of containers.
'No gripper changeover' technology enables multiple vial and tube sizes to be handled, eliminating downtime.
Should the need arise, changing from one application layout to another takes only a few minutes.
Up to 80 different powders can be stored on the machine online in either disposable or multi-use dispensing heads.
Flexible rack storage capacity allows unattended filling of up to 50 microplates, up to 280 tubes or bottles or up to 2000 capsules.
Combining accurate balance weighing, an advanced software algorithm and GMP compliant dispensing heads, the Powdernium workstation enables laboratories to precisely dispense and record the transferred weight of a wide range of materials.
Symyx said that the workstation is able to achieve consistent high accuracy and precision (RSD 1-5 per cent) beyond any sustainable manual powder dispensing performance capabilities.
Automation, which includes x-y and two z-axis controls, allows the Powdernium to run unattended operations at any time.
It can be integrated into existing and future workflows.
Typical powder dispensing applications that may benefit from the Powdernium workstation include repackaging bulk powders, solubility testing, polymorph screening, formulation development and catalytic reaction setup.
