Freeslate Inc. Releases New Automation Platform for Laboratory Scientists at ACS 2010
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Freeslate, Inc. announced the launch of its third generation Core Module automation system (CM3); designed to optimize workflow integration, it enables scientists to leverage a single automated platform to run a diverse array of laboratory applications. The CM3, the latest product from Freeslate, gives scientists a configurable system for preparing, processing and testing intricate samples including biologic formulations, biomass samples, and other complex mixtures.
“We’re excited to debut our latest product offering to the chemical community at the American Chemical Society’s Spring 2010 meeting,” said John Senaldi, chief executive officer of Freeslate. “The CM3 will streamline how applications are run in today’s labs, ultimately optimizing efficiency, reducing overall R&D costs and accelerating scientific discovery for researchers.”
The CM3 unites two earlier Freeslate offerings, the Powdernium MtM and the second generation Core Module platform into a single, modular product that can be easily applied to existing lab applications. The new platform offers an extensive list of new features such as a larger deck, an automated tool changer, off-deck access with robotic arms, and a balance and imaging module that accommodates vials, bottles, jars, and plates.
The CM3 is available immediately and is being showcased at the 2010 Spring ACS meeting and exposition at booth #223 in San Francisco, California, March 21 – 25.
About Freeslate
With its microscale, high-throughput technology and integrated LEA (Lab Execution and Analysis) software, Freeslate enables step-change gains in productivity and innovation by providing researchers with increased experimental capacity and faster decision-making. The company’s products enable a single scientist to rapidly explore a broad experimental space using a small amount of material, develop comprehensive data sets and directional information at a much earlier stage of development, and make decisions in days rather than months. Developed by a team of experienced engineers and application scientists, and based on a broad portfolio of IP, Freeslate’s offerings include comprehensive workflow deployment and product-related services such as technology development, feasibility demonstration, proof of concept, and managed services. Freeslate employs approximately 85 people, including nearly 55 scientists, engineers and developers, and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., with a field office in Geneva, Switzerland. For more information, please visit www.freeslate.com.
