Hoefer Inc., USA

Hoefer, specializes in developing and manufacturing tools and complimentary accessories for gel electrophoresis and blotting applications.

Vertical Electrophoresis Systems

Features and Benefits

• Gels are fully submerged for greater temperature equilibration
• Produces straight lanes and sharp, well-defined bands
• Run up to four gels at one time under identical conditions
• Accommodates denaturing and native PAGE gels for 2-D electrophoresis
• Run gels at uniform temperature from 1 to 45˚C
• The rugged injection molded construction is durable and assembles easily
• Run two gels with the addition of a divider plate
• Built-in casting stand seals leak free
• Quick and easy to assemble, requires minimal buffer
• Supports a wide variety of precast gels
• Designed for use with a wide variety of precast gels

Horizontal Electrophoresis Systems

Features and Benefits

• Compact and Easy to Use
• Fast separations‒run a 7 x 10 cm gel in as little as 5 minutes
• The clear molded base acts as a heat-sink—simply fill the base with coolant and seal
• Cooling the unit prior to a run allows higher voltages to be applied without generating band distortions or damaging the gel and unit
• High resolution separation of the fragments 100bp to 20 kbp
• Three casting kits available‒enabling users to run 15 x 20, 15 x 15, or 15 x 10 cm gels in the same unit
• Color-coded and height-adjustable combs
• Compact tank
• UV-transparent running tray
• Side handles for safe, easy transport
• Colored loading strips‒for easy well detection when loading

Power Supplies

Features and Benefits

• Constant voltage or constant current mode with automatic crossover
• The voltage accuracy is ±1%, and the current accuracy is ±2%
• Four sets of 4 mm output jacks
• Continuous runs or 999 minute timer
• Automatic recovery after power failure
• Open circuit detection
• Short circuit protection

1. Smart TubeLaser

Hoefer’s Smart TubeLaser offers precise tube marking, replacing traditional labels with permanent laser etching that is resistant to fading and peeling. Its adaptable coding design allows for personalized customization, making it ideal for laboratory environments. By ensuring superior readability and traceability of your samples, the Smart TubeLaser significantly enhances both efficiency and safety in your lab.

Features

• Laser Engraving: Utilizes advanced laser technology to deliver high-quality, precise markings.
• − Customizable Content: Offers flexibility to engrave characters, numbers, letters, barcodes, QR codes, graphics, and more.
• − Permanent Marking: Provides scratch-resistant, low-temperature-resistant, and durable markings, eliminating the risks of peeling, damage, or loss.
• − Desktop Design: Compact and highly integrated, making it ideal for small-scale cryovials and shipment vials in laboratory settings.
• Rapid Engraving: Capable of engraving 12 cryotubes in under 10 seconds.
• Differentiated Information Etching: Supports the engraving of both individual and batch-specific information on cryotubes.
• Open Communication Interface: Integrates seamlessly with existing software systems and supports the import of external data.
• Compatibility: Fully compatible with Hoefer's extensive range of editable tubes in various specifications.

2. AutoLaser Marking Machine

Hoefer’s Inc. USA’s AutoLaser Marking Machine has following features and benefits :

Features and benefits

• Laser-etch tri-code sample tubes with a maximum of 1200 tubes per hour, user defined with his own information
• Customize the code using characters, numbers, letters, barcodes, 2D codes, graphics, etc
• Laser-etched code with high contrast and readability，simply recognized with barcode reader
• Open communication interface for integrating into existing software. Data can be imported externally without manual input
• Compatible with the entire suite of Hoefer sample storage tubes
• Simplify the sample handling process by solving issues of paper labels that are prone to contamination, not waterproof, and fall off at low temperatures

3. AutoCap Capper/Decapper

Hoefer’s AutoCap Capper/Decapper Designed for increased throughput and optimized workflow, Hoefer™ AutoCap 96/48 can be used for capping/decapping whole SBS-format tubes, making the system ideal for lab automation management or biological sample storage.

Features and Benefits

• Cap/decap a whole SBS-format rack of tubes within 1 min
• Compatible with a wide range of sample storage tubes of different type and brands
• Interchangeable carriers for switching tube format in less than two minutes
• Quick setup and touch screen operation, an ideal use for fully-automated workflow integration
• A better choice for sample storage management in any high-throughput laboratories

4. AutoCap Dispenser

The Hoefer Autocap Dispenser is a fully automated solution designed for the efficient dispensing of cells, reference standards, and reagents. Compatible with a wide variety of sample tube brands and types, it supports 6-channel and 8-channel configurations to simultaneously decap, recap, and dispense with precision. Delivering high efficiency, reliable consistency, enhanced safety, and contamination-free operation, the Hoefer Autocap Dispenser sets a new benchmark for automated laboratory workflows.

Features

• Automated Operation – Easily handles filling of standards, bulk cells, reagents, etc.
• High efficiency – up to 2,000 sample tubes per hour.
• High consistency – dispensing volume error <5%.
• Flexible configuration – 6/8 channels, filling range 50 μL–2 mL.
• High precision – repeat positioning accuracy 0.02 mm.
• Enhanced Safety – Disposable sterile consumables eliminate cross-contamination.
• Minimal Exposure Time – Exposure time is as short as 10 seconds, reducing contamination risks.
• Equipped with UV sterilization lamps for module disinfection.
• Integrated compact cabinet – space-saving, portable, suitable for biosafety cabinet operation.

5. Barcode Reader

Hoefer Barcode Reader, combing a high-resolution, camera-based imaging system, providing a very effective reading of whole SBS rack tubes. With an integrated sample management software, it is an ideal tool for precise identification of 2D codes and sample traceability, can meet the requirements of sample storage of any lab.

Features and Benefits

• Decode a whole rack of tubes in less than 1 second, capable of reading whole rack of tubes or a single tube
• Direct USB power supply and data transfer via Type C or USB3.1 ports
• Use with any 2D-coded tubes in SBS format rack, available for 24, 48, 96 and 240 format SBS racks
• Data output choice with Excel, CSV, text, TCP/IP, ODBC, etc
• Remote control via TCP/1P, allowing synchronized code-reading in multi-computers
• Compact size, suitable for small workbench operation
• High resolution camera, to provide clearer pictures and more accurate read