Problem

Missing a crystal is one of the major sources of low yields from crystallization experiments

Solution

To ensure that no crystal is overlooked, it is critical to inspect plates on a regular schedule. An automated crystal visualization system, linked to an integrated database of images and scores, provides a definitive solution to the problem of missing a crystal.

Addressing the need for a superior benchtop visualization and experiment automation tool, the Rigaku Desktop Minstrel™ enables rapid screening of crystallization trays—as well as development of an experiment and image database—for tracking and optimizing crystallization trials. Automation allows image acquisition and scoring of crystal growth plates over time, solving a crucial bottleneck in crystallography.