Innovative solutions for sample tracking and management in academia, biotech and pharma

The key to efficient sample management is the ability to quickly and easily identify any individual sample in a workflow. The widespread availability of 2D Datamatrix barcodes on individual sample tubes has revolutionised this discipline in recent years. With individually barcoded tubes and high-speed readers such as those from Ziath, sample tracking and inventory management has become easier and more secure. In the modern laboratory, the efficiency, speed and accuracy of decoding these barcodes has become key to a successful workflow. With their ability to handle multiple formats, fast scan...

CAMERA-BASED SCANNERS Cube – versatile scanner for SBS and Cryo boxes The Cube is a fast camera scanner with a unique cuboid design that can scan and decode all rack types currently available on the market, including those which are larger than the SBS format, such as cryoboxes designed to hold 81, 100 and 196 cryotubes. The format is user-selectable through a quick and ALL SBS simple exchange of the screen bezel. This high-speed scanner uses a dual RACKS AND camera system to decode 384,- 96-, 48- and 24-tube racks in 1-2 seconds CRYOBOXES – 81, 100, 196 on a normal computer. A robust build and...

DP5 – the novel technology at the heart of Ziath scanners Ziath’s DP5 control environment for our scanners uses fast and reliable cutting-edge communications protocols to simplify the operation of our camera-based scanners, while simultaneously offering greater networking ability and enhanced security features for more demanding applications in two add-on packages. Using high-speed, webbased, communications protocols allows DP5 to run just one scanner in your lab, or multiple scanners connected over a local area network. In the advanced DP5 Network application, scanners can be controlled directly...

C A M ER A - BA S ED S CA NNERS DP5 comes in three versions according to your requirements: Runs like any other desktop application from a connected PC or laptop Autoscaling allows DP5 Standard to work with the latest 4K displays Runs all Ziath Datapaq camera based scanners: Mirage, Cube & Express Export data directly to a database, text, PDF, XML, JSON, Excel or e-mail Remote control function allows direct integration with popular liquid handling robots, compound stores and other external compatible devices Scanner and export settings can be assigned individually for each type of rack in use...

Single tube scanner Designed with ease-of-use in mind, this scanner rapidly reads single tubes in less than one second per tube. The single tube scanner is very easy to configure, and the ‘keyboard wedge’ functionality enables users to enter barcode data directly into their application software. This scanner is very robust, and the mineral glass scanning window is scratch-resistant. Handheld scanner The first truly portable scanner on the market that allows sample management on the move. The Handheld incorporates a lightweight build and intuitive interface that’s easy to use. It has five standard...

Cryoprotection When samples are removed from a minus 80 °C freezer, there is often a high level of ice build-up on the racks. This can often obstruct the 2D barcode and prevent it from scanning properly. A simple solution is to blot the rack onto a sponge soaked in alcohol. The rack temperature can still cause problems with ‘fogging’ of the scanner glass as condensation forms on the glass which has been cooled by the application of the cold racks straight from the freezer. The advantage of a coating is that unlike physical methods, such as blowing air over the surface, it will not heat up and...

Mohawk The Mohawk Semi-Automatic Tube Selector enables you to pick individual or groups of tubes directly from 96 well racks with ease. Trying to extract a single tube from a rack can be difficult and doing so manually can lead to positional errors. By using software to control 96 individual solenoids, the Mohawk can lift one, two or up to sixteen individual tubes at a time, making it easy to remove them from the rack and place in a subsidiary rack or other tube device. The pins to be selected can be set in a ‘pick list’ which can be generated manually from the on-screen graphical representation...

Tube pickers Ziath’s manual pickers are available for both cryotubes and SBS tubes and allow easy one-handed removal of tubes from racks, minimising heat transfer and reducing the risk of cross contamination. CryzoTraq tubes Cryo-tubes and boxes are available in 2 mL and 5 mL volumes. The advanced cap design provides excellent leak resistance without the use of ‘o’ rings and is available in both internal and external threads. The CryzoTraq range can be stored at temperatures as low as -196ºC. The tubes are sterilised by e-beam and are guaranteed DNA/RNA, DNA/RNA-ase and pyrogen free from the...

Datapaq Express-NMR Rack Scanner Keeping track of similar-looking NMR tubes is now made easier with 2D barcodes on the tube caps. However, due to the barcodes being placed on the top of the tubes, these can be difficult to read. To overcome this, Ziath puts the Express scanner on top of the tubes without applying any weight, which could damage them. It also provides a dedicated slide for Bruker tube carriers which can only be inserted in one orientation – conserving the A1 position each time. Ziath software has templates for most types of NMR tube and can switch easily between them. This instrument...

Samples™ – innovative software solution for sample tracking Ziath’s goal is to ensure you always know the whereabouts of your samples. Our software solution, Samples, enables us to do this by seamlessly integrating with all Ziath 2D data matrix barcode scanners, allowing you to quickly locate your samples. Samples effortlessly fits into your workflow and can be customised to meet your requirements. Simply install the software and either import or enter in the required information about your samples. We understand that each lab is different and that’s why Samples allows you to add custom tracking...