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11 Issue 6 2020
Rigaku introduces new X-ray diffraction system with intelligent workflow automation EXCEPTIONAL
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igaku Corporation, a world-leading provider of X-ray analytical instrumentation, is pleased to announce the release of a new X-ray diffractometer system with integrated sample-changing automation. The new diffractometer system features an integrated sample-changing automation platform, designed to improve the workflow. Rigaku XtaLAB Synergy diffractometers are known for high-performance X-ray sources and direct X-ray detection detectors, a combination designed for high throughput. The new XtaLAB Synergy Flow system incorporates a 6-axis UR3 Universal Robot into the popular XtaLAB Synergy diffractometer, enabling unattended data acquisition. By incorporating a unique X-ray safe dewar-drawer system that can be accessed from the side of the cabinet during data collection, the XtaLAB Synergy Flow system avoids the problem of having to halt data collection in order to open the enclosure and add more samples. Data collection can continue unimpeded. The XtaLAB Synergy Flow system is controlled by CrysAlisPro X-ray diffraction data collection and processing software for small molecule and protein crystallography, designed around an easy-to-use graphical user interface. The system utilises the Intelligent Goniometer Head (IGH), a motorised automated goniometer head with fast response and built in intelligence. On dual-camera systems, automated sample centring can be as fast as six seconds. As concerns about the spread of COVID-19 and other contagions grow, the XtaLAB Synergy Flow system can be used as part of a sample submission
protocol that minimises human contact. The XtaLAB Synergy Flow system was designed to take full advantage of the enhanced performance by minimising the time that an instrument might sit idle due to lack of human interaction. With automated sample mounting, potential contamination of the diffractometer by human contact is eliminated. A crystal capacity of 48 samples means that unattended data collection can be easily performed, minimising the time required to be in the X-ray laboratory.
The new XtaLAB Synergy Flow X-ray diffraction system from Rigaku Oxford Diffraction enables unattended data acquisition, enhanced productivity, and standardised workflow
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