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2023/02/10
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Saving lives worldwide with low-cost molecular diagnostic tests
Fast MDx shows how many pathogens can be detected with unrivalled speed without the need for expensive ...
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Fast MDx shows how many pathogens can be detected with unrivalled speed without the need for expensive biosecure laboratories. This near-patient testing system, developed by London-based company Fast MDx, cuts the typical 24 to 48 hour waiting time to just one to two hours. The new system uses automation technology from Festo.
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Fast MDx - Richard Lewis
Richard Lewis, founder and CEO of Fast MDx.
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Fast MDx - operator
After manual placement, operators can focus on their actual task, namely analysing the results.
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Fast MDx - gripping
Fully automated tests: a separate handling system, based on the EXCM-30 planar surface gantry, uses electric griper EHPS-16 to transport and position the microwell plate between the individual processing steps.
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Fast MDx - pipetting 2
The automated pipetting system, consisting of the pipetting head DHOE from Festo and the disposable syringe ejector DHAO, can accurately dispense volumes in the range of 10 µl.
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Fast MDx - pipetting 1
Space-saving: one gantry each takes care of pipetting and dispensing liquids as well as transporting and positioning the microwell plate.
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Fast MDx - testing system
High throughput: two 3D gantries with pipetting and transport units ensure a fully automated sequence of molecular diagnostic tests.
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2023/01/25
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Proportional valve technology makes it possible
The sustainability of cardboard packaging is leading to its increasing use instead of plastic packaging. A key ...
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The sustainability of cardboard packaging is leading to its increasing use instead of plastic packaging. A key step in the manufacture of folding boxes is the highly precise gluing of the box blanks. The company Baumer hhs is a specialist and global market leader for applications of this type with its dual-piston pump DPP – supported by the proportional valve VPPM from Festo.
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Baumer - gluing machine
Gluing machines achieve speeds of more than 700 metres per minute and can glue well in excess of 40,000 folding boxes per hour depending on the packaging size.
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Baumer - Marco Ahler
Marco Ahler, Technical Director at Baumer hhs