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VICAM INTRODUCES REVOLUTIONARY, LOW COST MINI FLUOROMETER, MF-2000
Watertown, MA (August 6, 1997) — Combining the distinct advantages of portability, versatility, and cost effectiveness, VICAM, a world leader in agricultural biotechnology and bioseparations, has introduced the MF-2000 Mini Fluorometer, an instrument for the detection of mycotoxins. The MF-2000 Mini Fluorometer offers the reliance of VICAM’s proven affinity column chromatography with less capital investment in start-up equipment. The unit’s portable test format affords users the coveted freedom of reliable testing wherever needed.
About the Technology
The MF-2000 is an accurate, fully functional, limited
feature fluorometer capable of running all of VICAM’ s mycotoxin
tests with quantitative or semi-quantitative results. Purposefully
crafted to offer only essential features, the MF-2000 offers quantitative
results with a minimized initial capital outlay. Addressing its technology
in light of the market dynamics, Marjorie Radlo, Executive Vice President,
explains, "Previously in the mycotoxin testing arena, there were
only two major options: feature-rich, high priced fluorometry or subjective,
low cost screening technology. Now VICAM has introduced a very viable
third option. By not incorporating features such as printing or data
storage found in comprehensive fluorometry, the MF-2000 offers a ‘nuts
and bolts’ approach to quantitative mycotoxin detection. Thus,
for customers in need of a lower cost alternative to comprehensive
fluorometry but desirous of more reliability and less subjectivity
of a screening test, the MF-2000 is the perfect pick."
About the Design
The MF-2000 has a small footprint which saves bench
space, as well as a battery pack which makes it portable. Adding to
its portability, the MF-2000 can operate on voltage supplied by a cigarette
lighter.
With the MF-2000, VICAM’s affinity columns will be used in identical manner as they have been, except instead of placing the sample in the Series-4 for measurement, the sample is simply placed in the MF-2000. The display contains a row of lights with a test-specific template which serves as an overlay. The unit will take the measurement, and display a result by the light corresponding to the number on the template.
About the Availability
The MF-2000 is currently available for sale. "We
are very excited to be able to offer this new unit in time for the
peanut and corn harvests,"
comments Ralph Powell, Vice President of Sales. "Many people
we talk to would like to set up our mycotoxin tests, but can’t
justify the capital investment of the Series-4, when they only require
a screen test. We can now offer a portable unit that still gives
people the accuracy and ease of use they like, with much less investment
in equipment." Orders are currently being accepted for MF-2000
and pricing information may be obtained by contacting VICAM or your
local distributor.
About VICAM
VICAM is a world leader in agricultural biotechnology
and bioseparations. VICAM delivers improved animal reproductivity,
increased agricultural productivity, and safeguarded food quality with
patented bioseparations and detection products worldwide. Their products
include detection, measurement, and separations technologies for veterinary
reproductive applications, foodborne carcinogens, and living cells.
To date, VICAM has applied its technologies to 18 products and 3 prototypes.
VICAM supports a global scientific and distribution presence to develop,
market, sell, and service their products in 98 countries worldwide.
For more information, contact Jennifer Smith at VICAM, 313 Pleasant
Street, Watertown, MA 02472 U.S.A.
All VICAM products are protected by worldwide patents and trademarks.
Contact:
Jennifer Smith
Manager of Corporate Communications
VICAM
Tel: +1.617.926.7045
Fax: +1.617.923.8055