Cambridge, UK: Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis

solutions, is proud to introduce its new G:BOX iChemi range of intelligent

chemiluminescent imaging systems. These systems are designed for fully

automated set up, allowing both novice and experienced molecular biologists to

rapidly produce the best results from any chemiluminescent blot.

The new range of four G:BOX iChemi chemiluminescent imaging systems contain

a high-resolution 16 bit, CCD camera with intelligent control software specifically

for chemiluminescence and low level light emitting samples. Unlike many chemiluminescence

imaging systems, the G:BOX iChemi’s processor assesses the

sample, sets its own exposure time and sensitivity and auto-scales the captured

image. Using these innovative features users can produce high quality images

with perfect contrast, without any of the guess work or trial and error imaging

usually associated with capturing images of chemiluminescent blots.

Additionally, for those users wanting total automation of their imaging, Syngene

has introduced on the G:BOX iChemi XT and XL models computer controlled lens

that moves simultaneously with the motorised sample stage. This ensures the

systems can quickly focus to produce perfectly in-focus initial blot images time

after time, with minimum user intervention.

Laura Sullivan, Syngene’s Divisional Manager commented: “Capturing the

optimum images of chemiluminescent blots can often be very daunting as there

are so many variables for detecting faint bands.”

Laura continued: “At Syngene, we have listened to researchers to determine

which steps they find difficult or confusing when trying to obtain chemiluminescent blot images. Then we have utilised our extensive expertise to automate these processes. The

result is the revolutionary G:BOX iChemi chemiluminescent imaging systems, which are musthave

tools for scientists that want easy set up and accurate results but don’t want to have to

become CCD imaging experts to enjoy these benefits.”

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For Further Information Contact:

Jayne Arthur, Syngene, Beacon House, Nuffield Road, Cambridge, CB4 1TF, UK.

Tel: +44(0) 1223-727123 Fax +44 (0) 1223-727101

Email: [email protected] Web site: www.syngene.com

Editor Contact:

Dr Sue Pearson, PO Box 170, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 3GD, UK.

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About Syngene

Syngene is a world-leading supplier of integrated imaging solutions for analysis and

documentation of gel-based information. Syngene’s systems are used by more than 10,000

research organisations and over 50,000 individual scientists world-wide and include many of

the world’s top pharmaceutical companies and major research institutes.

Syngene, founded in 1997 is a division of the Cambridge based Synoptics Group. The Group’s

other divisions, Syncroscopy and Synbiosis, specialise in digital imaging solutions for

microscopy and microbial applications respectively. Synoptics currently employs over 40

people in its UK and subsidiary operation in Frederick, USA.