January 26, 2012
Männedorf, Switzerland, January 26, 2012 -
Picarro, a laboratory instrument manufacturer specializing
in isotope analysis for the environmental sector, is using
Tecan's Cavro® Centris Pumps as part of an innovative
atmospheric water vapor isotope analyzer. Based on Cavity
Ring-Down Spectroscopy (CRDS), the Picarro analyzer
provides environmental scientists with important
information on the movement and cycling of water around the
world, by measuring the ratio between environmentally
significant isotopes such as 1H and 2H or 16O and 18O.
Gregor Hsiao, Product Marketing Manager at Picarro,
explained: "Our customers rely on fully automated,
standalone systems which are able to operate autonomously
in remote and inaccessible locations for prolonged periods.
To achieve the quality of data required, it is necessary to
perform regular, unattended calibration checks using known
calibration standards, and so we began developing a module
that would provide this functionality."
"The Picarro analyzer requires vaporization of very small
volumes of liquid standards which, in turn, requires very
accurate control of flow rates and injection volumes. We
needed incredibly high performance fluidics transport,
combined with extremely reliable operation, to ensure
consistent performance during days, weeks or even months of
continuous operation. Tecan's Cavro Centris Pump can
provide this accuracy while coping with the demanding
operational needs of the application, and is compact enough
to be easily integrated into our platform. The system has
two Centris units - each delivering a separate calibration
standard - allowing our instruments to perform optimally
for prolonged periods in harsh and challenging
conditions."
To find out more about Tecan's Cavro Centris Pump,
visit
Tecan Trading AG
Tanja Sager
Seestrasse 103
CH-8708 Männedorf
About Tecan
) is a leading global provider of laboratory instruments and solutions in biopharmaceuticals, forensics, and clinical diagnostics. The company specializes in the development, production and distribution of instruments and automated workflow solutions for laboratories in the life sciences sector. As an original equipment manufacturer, Tecan is also a leader in developing and manufacturing OEM instruments and components that are then distributed by partner companies. Founded in Switzerland in 1980, the company has manufacturing, research and development sites in both Europe and North America and maintains a sales and service network in 52 countries. In 2009, Tecan generated sales of CHF 392 million (USD 361.2 million; EUR 259.6 million). Registered shares of Tecan Group are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (TK: TECN/Reuters: TECZn.S/ ISIN CH0012100191).
About Picarro) is the world leader in greenhouse gas and optical stable isotope measurement instruments for a variety of scientific and industrial applications including environmental, atmospheric, energy, life science and food testing. The company's products are based on more than two-dozen patents related to Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy (CRDS) technology. Investors include Benchmark Capital, Greylock Partners, and DAG Ventures.
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