EPSOM, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 29, 2005--ABgene(R), a leading provider of molecular biology reagents, plastic consumables and instrumentation, announces the launch of the latest in 2D barcoded sample tracking, the 2DCYPHER(TM) SmartScan reader. Created for the ABgene(R) 2DCYPHER(TM) coded cluster tube racks, SmartScan is capable of scanning and decoding 96 tubes in less than 20 seconds. Weighing just 820g, its small footprint and low profile (265x175x36mm) make it ideal for integration onto the deck of liquid handling robots.
