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Rigaku Introduces Ultra High Performance Sealed Tube Based Solution for Macromolecular Crystallography

Rigaku Introduces Ultra High Performance Sealed Tube Based Solution for Macromolecular Crystallography

The Woodlands, TX — July 5, 2005. Rigaku today announced the introduction of a ultra high performance sealed tube macromolecular crystallography diffraction system, the Kappa ST HomeLab™. The Kappa ST HomeLab was specifically designed to provide structure determination and crystal screening capabilities to scientists looking for a low-maintenance, small footprint solution. Perfect for structural biology or biochemistry groups, teaching centers, and crystallographers needing additional capacity, now every group can have macromolecular X-ray crystal structure capability at home. Powered by the new StructureStudio™ software platform, the system is intrinsically easy to use with fully automated data collection and an intuitive data-to-structure methodology.

This newest member of the HomeLab line of integrated solutions was designed to offer affordable, reliable, low cost-of-ownership access for both crystal screening and routine structure determination. The combination of third generation Osmic VariMax™ optics, the new Saturn 944 CCD detector, and the new AFC Kappa goniometer make the Kappa ST HomeLab the brightest and most functional sealed tube protein system available today. In addition, with an adjustable optic that allows tuning of the beam size to fit the crystal, the Kappa ST HomeLab provides class-leading signal to noise for the ultimate in sealed tube performance.

The Kappa ST HomeLab is offered as part of a family of Rigaku HomeLab systems—integrated solutions providing macromolecular crystallographers with everything from fully automated crystal screening to high-throughput structure determinations. Packages are offered that represent a balanced and optimized response to routine needs, for academic, pharma and biotechnology sectors, as well as specialized and unique combinations of extraordinary components for leading edge proteomics research.

Rigaku—Leading With Innovation

Since its inception in Japan in 1951, Rigaku has been at the forefront of analytical and industrial instrumentation technology. Rigaku and its subsidiaries form a global group focused on life sciences and general purpose analytical instrumentation. With hundreds of major innovations to their credit, Rigaku companies are world leaders in the fields of small molecule and protein crystallography, X-ray spectrometry and diffraction, X-ray optics, as well as semiconductor metrology. Rigaku employs over 1,100 people in the manufacture and support of its analytical equipment. Its products are in use in more than 70 countries—supporting research, development, and quality assurance activities. Throughout the world, Rigaku continuously promotes partnerships, dialog, and innovation within the global scientific and industrial community.

For further information, contact:

Joseph D. Ferrara, Ph.D.
VP Product Marketing and CSO
Rigaku Americas Corporation
Tel: (281) 362-2300
eMail: Joseph D. Ferrara