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Guide Developed to Automated Barcode Labeling for Life Scientists

By LabMedica International staff writers
Posted on 08 Apr 2010
A new reference guide has been made available for life scientists tasked with labeling microplates, who wish to become more familiar with the basics of automated laboratory barcode labeling.

As an increasing number of life science laboratories look to ensure the traceability of stored samples in automation-friendly multiwell microplates, the need to understand the fundamentals of barcode labeling has become essential.

Available from Agilent Automation Solutions (Santa Clara, CA, USA) as a free download (please see related links below), the 42-page Life Sciences Barcoding Fundamentals Guide provides microplate-labeling tips, labware selection guidelines, and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). More...
The FAQ section provides an invaluable source of information on topics including barcode label content, label design format, label design parameters, barcode quiet zones, barcode height, symbologies for life science applications, fonts for human readable fields, and an introduction to the Agilent G5404B microplate labeler.

The Agilent G5404B microplate labeler automatically prints and applies labels to microplates for identification. The guide provides tips on selecting label-friendly labware for the microplate labeler, and answers to frequently asked questions about the microplate labeler and labeling for life science applications.

The new-generation Agilent G5404B microplate labeler combines the easy-to-integrate form factor, speed, and proven label applicator of its popular predecessor with a thermal label printer that provides 600 dpi high resolution, clear images and an expansive array of 1D (one-dimensional) and 2D coding symbologies. The microplate labeler's compact size fits easily on a benchtop while its ability to print and apply labels at speeds of up to one label every four seconds allows users to achieve ambitious throughput goals. When integrated into automated systems, the Agilent microplate labeler is powered by VWorks software, a powerful application capable of importing data and creating custom labels for the microplate labeler. The software enables the user to apply unique sets of data to labels on all four sides of a microplate.

From stand-alone units to fully integrated systems, Agilent Automation Solutions teams key sample preparation and walk-away automation approaches with personalized customer service to provide complete solutions for the laboratory. The company designs and manufactures high-performance equipment for processes that are transforming pharmaceutical, biotech, and genomic research.

Related Links:

Agilent Automation Solutions
Life Sciences Barcoding Fundamentals Guide


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