Collaboration to focus on automated cell biology workflows

Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, and Mannedorf, Switzerland – Instrument maker Tecan says it is working with cellular therapy developer Miltenyi Biotec to develop a range of automated solutions for cell biology, based on magnetic bead technology. The agreement is aimed at allowing users to benefit from the advanced capabilities of Tecan’s liquid handling platforms when performing a wide range of separation, cultivation and analysis processes for cells and biomolecules.

“We are extremely pleased to be working together with Miltenyi Biotec to provide valuable automated solutions to our customers in this fast growing area of cell biology,” commented Christoph Kaufmann, Tecan’s head of product management and marketing.