News

11-Jan-10: FortéBio's Octet QK^e is the newest addition to the Octet family of realtime, label-free biomolecular interaction analysis instruments. Two acquisition rate settings and a higher-performance spectrometer combine to provide greater sensitivity and wider dynamic range for quantitation and kinetic analysis. In addition, biosensor re-racking provides enhanced flexibility and operational cost savings. Read more...

1-Dez-09: We are pleased to announce our appointment with Denator AB as new exlusive Swiss Distributor.

Utilizing a patent-pending technology to instantly and completely stop the degradation process and maintain sample stability thereafter, Denator develop and market instruments and consumables that enable scientists to stabilize biological tissues and fluids from the moment of sampling thereby enhancing the quality and value of subsequent analytical results. Learn more about the complete system for stabilization, standardization and tracking.

15-Aug-09: We are proud to announce the appointment of Bucher Biotec AG as the exclusive Swiss distributor of Hamilton’s new BioLevitator Cell Culture System.

The BioLevitator™ is a benchtop incubator and bioreactor hybrid for up to four 50 ml high density 3D cultures. It utilizes the GEM™ technology which is based on specific magnetic microcarriers to which adherent cells attach. Learn more...

15-Aug-09: Trinean has introduced DropSense96, a novel generation of Multi-Channel UV-VIS spectrophotometer suitable for high throughput spectral analysis of microliter samples of biomolecules or small compounds.

We are proud to announce the appointment with Trinean as the exclusive distributor for the Swiss market. Read more...

22-Jun-09: FortéBio today launched two next-generation instruments of the Octet platform: the Octet RED³⁸⁴ for protein, peptide, small molecule and fragment screening; and the Octet QK³⁸⁴ for protein and antibody assays. Read more...

1-Apr-09: We are proud to announce the appointment of Bucher Biotec AG as exclusive Swiss distributor of JPK Instruments, a world leading manufacturer of nanoanalytical instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter. The product portfolio includes atomic force microscopes, optical tweezers and force microscopes. Read more...

10-Feb-09: The IncuCyte^FLR system is the latest addition to the IncuCyte product line. It supports HD Imaging mode as well as a single fluorescent channel and two different resolution settings. This configuration is ideal for following live-cell reporters in applications which include stem cell research, co-culture angiogenesis, cell motility and proliferation. Read more...

20-Oct-08: The XF Extracellular Analyzers from Seahorse Bioscience offer a new, better and faster way to profile cellular bioenergetics. The breakthrough XF assays measure both mitochondrial respiration and glycolysis simultaneously, in real time – providing immediate insight into the effect of drug treatments, gene transfections and toxins on cell metabolism.

The unique Transient Microchamber technology enables you to perform precise, label free, non-destructive measurements in 24 or 96 well microplates simultaneously. And with integrated drug delivery you can generate more physiologically relevant data in less time. Introducing the new XF96 Extracellular Analyzer for 96well microplates. Read more...

1-Jul-08: Fluxion Biosciences provides cellular analysis tools for use in critical life science research and drug discovery applications. Fluxion’s proprietary microfluidic platform enables precise functional analysis of individual cells in a multiplexed format. Fluxion’s systems meet the rigorous demands of life science and drug discovery scientists by providing an intuitive, easy-to-use operating system for single-cell biology. Learn more...

1-May-08: We are very proud to announce our appointment with Seahorse Bioscience Inc. as exclusive Swiss distributor for their Systems and Assays for Real-Time, Non-Invasive Measurement of Cellular Bioenergetics.

3-Apr-08: The Octet QK System provides detection and analysis for a broad range of interactions ideal for antibody therapeutic development and production.
With higher sensitivity and more rapid data acquisition, the new Octet RED System has extended detection capabilities. It can detect molecules of lower molecular weight, for comprehensive kinetic characterization of small molecules and peptides. Read more...

09-Jan-08: The NEW Labcyte® Echo® 520 liquid handler is designed specifically for the broader fluid needs of many medium throughput labs. The 520 system uses the same acoustic droplet ejection (ADE) technology as the award-winning 550 and 555 systems and provides the same outstanding precision and accuracy. The throughput of the Echo 520 more closely matches the needs of the medium throughput lab with transfer rates of 300,000 or fewer wells per 24-hour day. Read more...

30-Jul-07: Molecular Devices, a division of MDS Analytical Technologies and a leader in innovative solutions for drug discovery and life sciences research, announced today the launch of the AquaMax(R) 2000 and AquaMax(R) 4000 series of microplate washers.

The unique modular design of this new washer platform allows researchers to configure the system for their current microplate format and applications, and provides an affordable upgrade path when assay requirements change. The system's 96- and 384-well wash heads are interchangeable to extend the capabilities of the system on a single instrument platform. Read more...

23-Jul-07: We are proud to announce the appointment of Bucher Biotec AG with FortéBio Inc. as the exclusive swiss distributor. FortéBio's Octet systems provide rapid, real-time results for protein quantification or characterization of protein-protein interaction. These systems enable real-time analysis of biomolecular interactions in micro-volume sample sizes, providing information on affinity, kinetics, and concentration. Read more...

16-Jul-07: The Portrait 630 reagent multi-spotter is a fully automated non-contact, nozzle-free acoustic droplet ejection system optimized to deposit MALDI matrix and other reagents onto tissue sections and other samples for precision MALDI imaging mass spectrometry. Read more...

16-Jul-07: The POD 810 is a Plate-On-Demand integrated system that includes plate storage, robotics, controller software and optional bulk filler, plate centrifuge and plate sealer – everything that you need to set up plates and walk away. Read more...

8-Mar-07: We are proud to announce the appointment of Bucher Biotec AG as swiss distributor for Essen-Instruments' IncuCyte™ system. IncuCyte™ is a compact, automated imaging platform designed to provide kinetic, non-invasive live cell imaging. The automated microscope is only 8" high and fits on a single shelf inside your laboratory incubator. Read more about this exciting instrument...

26-Jan-07: The new Arcturus^XT™ is a unique microdissection system that combines Laser Capture Microdissection (LCM) and Ultraviolet (UV) Laser Cutting in one instrument. The open, modular design of the Arcturus^XT platform provides unparalleled research flexibility and versatility. Read More...

10-Jan-07:  The new SpectraMax L microplate luminometer from Molecular Devices offers the sensitivity, reliability, flexibility, automation options, and validation tools required by today's leading laboratories. The system is ideal for measuring flash and glow assays, including dual luciferase and acridinium ester flash assays, in both 96- and 384-well plates. Read more...

10-Jan-07: Turbo Labeling™ Kits from Molecular Devices offer a proprietary, non-enzymatic technology optimized for the labeling of unmodified, amplified RNA (aRNA) for gene expression profiling.  Read more...

17-Oct-06: Labcyte Inc. announces the release of two new software products, one to set up dose-response assays and the other to facilitate cherrypicking,
that enhance the applications of its award-winning Echo technology.

18-Sep-06:  StakMax™ is an integrated microplate handling system for SpectraMax microplate readers. The StakMax system enables researchers to run batches of microplates, which increases productivity by requiring less hands- on time during experiments. Read more...

18-Sep-06: FlexStation 3 is the next- generation multi-detection benchtop reader with fluidics. FlexStation 3 is based on Molecular Devices' popular SpectraMax M5 multi-detection system with the addition of liquid handling. The system was developed for use in research, assay development and lead optimization environments to address applications for researchers performing assay development and small-scale screens. Read more...

6-Mar-06: We are most pleased to announce our relocation to the exciting new facilities on the second floor of the "WHITE PLAZA“ building in Basel. After twenty years at the previous office location we required more space for our continued growth.
Our new address is Viaduktstrasse 42, 4051 Basel. Phone and Fax numbers as well as all email addresses remain unchanged.
Parking entrance is at Binningerstrasse 35. This is also the address for deliveries. Read more in our latest Bucher Biotec Update issue!