Gene Technologies has launched the GS482, the latest thermal cycler in the G-Storm range.
The GS 482 thermal cycler is suitable for scientists looking to maximise their research funds, offering dual- block functionality for under EUR5,000.
The dual block is actually two independent 48-well Peltier thermal blocks.
Both have sprung heated lids that are able to adapt to 0.2ml tubes and strips, as well as high-profile 48-well plates.
This enables the GS482 to run two programs independently or simultaneously.
In addition, the GS482 has the ability to run gradient programs on both or individual thermal blocks as a standard feature.
Users simply enter a gradient step into the chosen protocol, and the GS482 generates a gradient over eight columns per block.
The GS482 uses Windows CE as its operating platform, with a 3.5in full-colour touchscreen to control the onboard, icon-driven software.
Users can enter programs manually or use the built-in Program Wizard.
The Program Wizard function and built-in primer algorithms also remove the requirement to manually calculate the ideal protocol for PCR experiments.
