Union Biometrica, Inc., the pioneer in the design, manufacture and distribution of COPAS™ Large Particle Flow Cytometers have now introduced their NEW BioSorter®.

The well established COPAS™ product line consists of 4 instruments, each dedicated to a specific size range. In response to customer requests, Union Biometrica introduced the NEW BioSorter platform designed for shared equipment / Core Labs.

These systems offer interchangeable flow cells to handle the complete 10-1,500 micron size range in a single instrument. The BioSorter can analyze, sort and dispense objects that are too large or too fragile for traditional flow cytometers.

Typical samples include:

· small multicellular model organisms (C.elegans, D.melanogaster, Zebrafish)

· delicate large cells / cell clusters (adipocytes, embryoid bodies, pancreatic islets, duct cells, hepatocytes)

· seeds (Arabidopsis, tobacco)

· beads (cells growing in or on beads, combi-chem libraries, bead based assays).

Samples are analyzed one by one in a continuously flowing stream and can be sorted based on size, optical density and up to four fluorescent parameters.

Utilizing the same patented soft-touch air-jet diverter technology, BioSorter can sort and dispense even fragile samples like adipocytes while maintaining their viability.

For additional information call 1-508-893-3115, FAX 1-508-893-8044, email sales@unionbio.com or visit the Union Biometrica website at: www.unionbio.com

Contact Information:

Union Biometrica, Inc.

84 October Hill Road

Holliston, Massachusetts 01746

Tel: +1-508-893-3115

Fax: +1-508-893-8044

Email: sales@unionbio.com

In Europe :

Union Biometrica BVBA

Cipalstraat 3

B-2440 Geel

B ELGIUM

Tel: +34 687 85 9190