The capture of premier application status

Under the terms of the agreement, Beckman Coulter will market and support the ArrayPlex automated solution to the Affymetrix customer base. To achieve premier application status, Beckman Coulter has demonstrated that it meets AffymetrixÆs high quality standards. The ArrayPlex is a turnkey application that includes automated instrumentation, software and protocols on the Biomek FX liquid handling workstation. The Biomek FX gives researchers the flexibility to automate virtually any research application, including genetic analysis sample preparation. ôAffymetrix is a leading provider of arrays for gene expression analysis. WeÆre pleased to provide its customers with this validated solution from the growing offering of applications available on our Biomek liquid handling platforms,ö said Beckman CoulterÆs John Gerace. ôAffymetrix is engaged with industry leaders, such as Beckman Coulter, to provide researchers with flexible solutions for automated target RNA preparation,ö commented Chip Leveille, vice-president of the product technologies group Affymetrix. He added: ôThe ArrayPlex application will work with our GeneChip technology to help scientists accelerate research, publication and get new tests and therapies to the market more quickly.ö