Esco Announces the Launch of New Spectrum 96 Real Time Thermal Cycler

Esco is pleased to announce the release of the newest line of PCR thermal cyclers – The Esco Spectrum 96 Real Time Thermal Cycler.

Swift spectrum series combines amplification and detection Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) which is an important tool for the detection of DNA and RNA with applications across all Biotechnology / Molecular Biology research including forensics, gene expression, identification and discovery. Furthermore, this instrument can be best use in research purposes only.

Traditional PCR has relied on Agarose gel-based end point detection of the reaction, in the plateau phase. This has been time consuming, not very precise and with a degree of sample to samples variability. On the other hand, real time PCR combines the amplification and detection steps into one single procedure, saving time.

Real time PCR measures sample during the exponential phase of the PCR reaction and produces results while the reaction is in progress. This achieves detection accuracy from very low initial concentrations of starting material. Real Time PCR is sufficiently sensitive to detect as low as 2-fold changes, allowing discrimination in yields that are not possible to achieve with Agarose gels.


Below are the key Benefits of Swift Spectrum Real Time 96 wells:
1. It is a new development which combines new technology with a wide range of options and features. It ensures brilliant data quality compared to other real time thermal cyclers at a reasonable cost.
2. It is an integrated platform which includes absolute quantification, SNP and relative quantification.
3. It has 8-channels and 6-color optical that provides access to a broader range of fluorophores. The longer the wavelength dyes are excited,the better sensitivity and precision can be achieved. This is possible with Swift Spectrum Real Time 96 wells.
4. It has customized Peltier which brings a better thermal cycling system that can accommodate 96 wells with 0.2 ml tubes.
5. Its bottom detection system was designed for better sensitivity while its X-Y scan system runs in a relatively short time.

Additional Advantages:
1. Up to 96 sample capacity with broad range linear detection.
2. The block design minimizes the risk of overshoots & undershoots and guarantees accuracy and temperature uniformity.This, in turn, increases PCR efficiency and higher template yields, allowing the detection of low concentrations of starting materials.
3. It is possible to divide the block into 4 segments, allowing the analysis of up to 4 different sample groups.
4. Expanding numbers and analyses available.
5. PMT detector is one of the most sensitive detectors, and has a fast response time with no need of water cooling.
6. Open Platform-Compatible with usage of generic consumables and reagents.
7. Long Warranty period of 3 years for main body, 2 years for blocks.
* This model is not available in North America.