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96 x 0.1 ml well semi skirted Firm Deck2 plates
09-Jan-2023

Second product in new Firm Deck range now available: 96 x 0.1 ml semi skirted Firm Deck2 plate.

Firm Deck plates are a direct substitute for hard-frame two-component 96-well plates.

The design patented Firm Deck plates are extremely flat, rigid and warp-free.

The Firm Deck plates are designed to withstand high temperatures during (q)PCR and heat sealing. The SBS footprint, ANSI/SLAS 1-2004 dimensions and non-nesting characteristics of the Firm Deck plates allow precise position and handling in robotic systems, plate stackers and automatic sealers.

Firm Deck plates are recyclable and have a reduced CO2 footprint as compared to two-component 96-well plates.

Download product sheet

Firm Deck2 plates are currently available in the following formats:



Future formats will include 0.1 ml and 0.2 ml semi-skirted and non-skirted 96-well plates as well as 0.1 ml and 0.2 ml skirted 8-tube and 12-tube strips.

 

Pricing is available on request




Christmas Holidays 2022
01-Dec-2022

The BIOplastics team wishes everybody a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
We value your business and look forward to continue our relationship in the coming year.

Please note that our offices are closed between 24th December 2022 and 1st January 2023.
Your orders will be processed till 20th December 2022 due to stock inventory.




96 x 0.1 ml well full skirted Firm Deck plates
25-Aug-2022

Firm Deck plates are a direct substitute for hard-frame two-component 96-well plates.

The design patented Firm Deck plates are extremely flat, rigid and warp-free.

The Firm Deck plates are designed to withstand high temperatures during (q)PCR and heat sealing.

The SBS footprint, ANSI/SLAS 1-2004 dimensions and non-nesting characteristics of the Firm Deck plates allow precise position and handling in robotic systems, plate stackers and automatic sealers.

Firm Deck plates are recyclable and have a reduced CO2 footprint as compared to two-component 96-well plates.

Download product sheet

Firm Deck plates are currently available in the following formats:



Future formats will include 0.1 ml and 0.2 ml semi-skirted and non-skirted 96-well plates as well as 0.1 ml and 0.2 ml skirted 8-tube and 12-tube strips.

 

Pricing is available on request




Published
30-Jun-2022

ISO 20836:2021 - temperature performance testing of thermal cyclers

ISO 20836 specifies requirements for the installation, maintenance, temperature calibration and temperature performance testing of standard thermal cyclers and real-time thermal cyclers.
It enables laboratories to determine if a thermal cycler is suitable for intended use and if it meets the requirements as set by the laboratory.
The standard has been established for laboratories performing polymerase chain reactions (PCR) in for example the food, environmental, human health, animal health and forensic testing domains.
The CYCLERtest thermal cycler calibration method meets the ISO 20836.

On the 14th of February the ISO 20836 was introduced by NEN via a webinar (in dutch).

Slides of the presentation are available in dutch and english.




News
01-Nov-2021

Christmas Holidays 2021

We will be closed between December 24.2021 and January 2.2022. Your 2021-orders will be processed till December 21 due to stock inventory.




Global Design Patent Granted to BIOplastics for 4 Tubes-strips with attached caps
20-Nov-2020

BIOplastics has been granted a global design patent for recent developed (q)PCR HP 4-tube-strips with optical attached caps. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) granted this design and derivates of it for Europe, USA and Japan.

The product will be used in existing and new upcoming (q)PCR applications including MDX (Medical Diagnostics) kits as Covid-19 detection applications. Some qPCR instrument manufacturers are designing new instruments around this new design. BIOplastics strips with attached caps are well-known for its superior performance in qPCR as well as its unique closure technology which combines easy opening and closure while evaporation loss during (q)PCR is reduced to minimum. Product will become from January 2021 available to the global market place.



4 tube-strip with optical attached cap 8 tube-strip with optical attached cap



3rd Generation Mag. DNA Pure processing cartridges
13-Jul-2020

BIOplastics has, based on severe global shortages of Mag. DNA Pure Processing Cartridges, developed an alternative to these processing cartridges. Started in April 2020 as a copy of its original design we concluded with our, over 20 years IM experience, that its IM (Injection Molding) capabilities were pretty dramatic in relation to process parameters and mold life time. In June 2020 we introduced our first modification allowing casting with less extreme parameters. This 2nd generation Cartridge was developed to comply to global ongoing demands. Meanwhile, our engineers designed a new cartridge. This new 3rd generation design combines consistent and reliable, non extreme, casting without compromising product functionality, performance, yield and usage. Furthermore the amount of plastics used was reduced by 15%. Consequently this 3rd generation cartridge is more environmentally friendly with a lower Carbon (CO2) footprint compare to its original version. The 3rd generation cartridge product has been filed for a global patent (patent pending status).

The Process Plates have been verified on the Mag. DNA Pure extraction platform system by ISO 15189 accredited laboratories.

Available from the 4th of July 2020:




BIOplastics alternative for Mag. DNA Pure output plates
01-Jul-2020

BIOplastics has developed an alternative to the Mag. DNA Pure Output Plates, in addition to the recently introduced Process Plates. The Output Plates have been verified on the Mag. DNA Pure system by ISO 15189 accredited medical microbiology laboratories.

Now available:




BIOplastics alternative for Mag. DNA Pure processing cartridges
29-Apr-2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused severe global shortages of Mag. DNA Pure Processing Cartridges. BIOplastics has developed an alternative to these processing cartridges, enabling diagnostic laboratories to increase their Covid-19 test capacity up to the levels of demand.

The Process Plates have been verified on the Mag. DNA Pure extraction platform system by ISO 15189 accredited medical microbiology laboratories.

Now available:

Soon available:




BIOplastics alternative Mag Pure 96 processing cartridges
18-Mar-2020

Severe shortage of Mag. DNA Pure 96 processing cartridges used in well-known automated DNA/RNA extraction platforms has lead to an alternative for these instruments. The cartridges will be available from April 25. 




Alternative for 480 and 480z 96 well qPCR plates and processing cartridges
09-Mar-2020

Due to the exponentially growing demand of Covid-19 detection tests, there is currently a severe shortage in consumables for the different platforms.

  • 96 well plates for 480 and 480z qPCR cyclers and systems
    BIOplastics offers a direct alternative to the original 96 well plates. The plates have been validated and provide excellent results. Both barcoded and non barcoded plates are in stock and can be shipped within 24 hours.

Ordering information

  • Mag. DNA Pure 96 processing cartridges
    BIOplastics is currently designing and developing an alternative for these cartridges. We estimate that the cartridges will be available from April 25th, 2020. If you wish more information, please contact us.



BIOplastics increases production (q)PCR plastics to detect Coronavirus
03-Feb-2020

Since the coronavirus is spreading rapidly, China faces a shortage of test-kits. Mimi Lau, a reporter at the South China Morning Post tweeted that the shortage in test kits are delaying diagnosis and patients at major Wuhan hospitals with fever symptoms have likened test kit access to winning the lottery.

To combat a severe shortage, BIOplastics - disposable supplier to a substantial number of diagnostic kit manufacturers - has adjusted its manufacturing capacity to comply to demand.
Facing a shortage of (q)PCR-plastics? Register on BIOplastics.com and send your order to order@bioplastics.com. We assure fast delivery.




Save costs & boost your (q)PCR quality
06-Jan-2020

In addition to equipment, reagents, DNA template and oligonucleotides, plastic consumables certainly influence (q)PCR results.
BIOplastics has therefore designed and manufactures plastics with unique properties that offer you many advantages:

  • They can be used for all brands and models of (q)PCR thermal cyclers. You save time because you only have to optimize your PCR process once.
  • The characteristics are always the same. You can expect consistent results.
  • Due to the low evaporation (q)PCR is possible in very low volumes (from 5µl). You save enormously on reagent costs.
  • The raw material composition and recipe are optimized by BIOplastics. Before the injection molding process the raw material is extruded in our factory.
  • The entire DNA is available for a reaction due to the extremely low binding.
  • All products are pyrogen, DNA(se), RNA(se) free. There is no need to autoclave.


Check out the extensive range of low and high profile plates, tube strips, tubes and caps - whether or not laser marked - on our website. You can also request samples.

Contact us at any time for personal advice or questions about BIOplastics` products and the possibilities. E-mail support@bioplastics.com or by telephone on +31 (0)45 533 8750.




Happy holiday season
19-Dec-2019




Made with love from 100% recycled material
16-Dec-2019

At BIOplastics we try to minimize single use items wherever we can, because every choice we make has an impact on the environment. Therefore our waste material generated in the production of our (q)PCR plastics does not end up on a landfill or in an incinerator. It is used as raw material for our sustainable boxes and inserts, which you can use over and over again.

You help close the recycling loop by buying products from recycled material. Let us contribute to the circular economy together. We save energy and ensure less waste and less pollution.




Save time with immediate response & solid advice
25-Nov-2019

At BIOplastics we wish to satisfy all our clients with high quality products and services.
If you’re looking for sound advice or you encounter an issue, give us a call. You will not receive an answering machine. We will not send you from pillar to post and you’re not redirected to a Q and A list. Instead, we will personally handle your question or remark immediately. You can count on a substantiated response!

Cutting manufacturing defects
We are in control of the manufacturing process and can trace your order in detail.
Each order has a unique code so we know:  

  • Selling & shipping date
  • Manufacturing & packing date
  • Used equipment & inspector
  • Used composition & extruder
  • Quality control & lab data
  • ………

This way we cut manufacturing defects and can solve all matters you might have.

Any questions? Give us a call
Looking for substantiated advice regarding (q)PCR? Call us on +31 45 533 8750




Supply chain (e)quality
14-Nov-2019

We all want to enjoy a wonderful meal and drink a glass of tap water to quench our thirst without having to worry about safety. The same counts for the diagnosis we receive from a laboratory test.

Therefore our commitment to quality is not restricted to our products and services. The highest standards are achieved when the entire supply chain focuses on quality, from manufacturers of thermal cyclers through distributors to end-users. End-users play the most important roll to ensure reliable (q)PCR results. After all: any lack of attention to reliability can have negative implications.

All parties involved comply with certain regulations to combat problems, concentrating on preventing instead of curing them. By doing so, the highest quality level is met.

  • Distributors control the quality of thermal cyclers with MTAS calibration tools to meet specifications
  • End-users control the quality of their thermal cyclers annually - either with Driftcon calibration tools or with accredited on-site calibration service with MTAS system – to fully understand the performance of their cycler
  • Calibration tools are calibrated in an accredited calibration laboratory to make sure that they perform according to international standards
  • (q)PCR consumables are manufactured according to strict specifications for reproducible and reliable results. The characteristics:
    * Composition is always identical so consistent results
    * Low binding: all DNA is available for a reaction
    * (q)PCR is possible in volumes as low as 5µl
    * Pyrogyn, DNA(se) & RNA(se) free

We are extremely proud to have achieved this level of quality with our cooperation partners and are committed to further expand this method.
Better be safe than sorry!




Try out our extremely flexible 96-well PCR plate
07-Oct-2019

We've designed a new 96-well (q)PCR plate which is very pleasant to work with due to the extreme flexibility. You can easily cut this plate into any format you like. A great solution if your number of samples vary.

You can try it out now! With all orders in October you receive a Transformer Netflex plate complimentary.

Start creating & have fun!




In-tube or in-well thermal cycler calibration method
03-Oct-2019

During the 19th International Metrology Congress in Paris, CYCLERtest presented a comparison between an in-tube- and in-well thermal cycler calibration method. The study - performed with BIOplastics’ tubes - showed that it is feasible to develop an in-tube method with a low measurement uncertainty. However, due to the large impact of the tube-to-well fit on the measurement uncertainty and the large variability between tubes, it is not practical to use in-tube methods for metrology purposes. An in-well thermal cycler calibration method is therefore the preferred option. Read all about the research in the abstract Comparison of temperature dynamics of various thermal cycler methods.




Slippery business
27-Aug-2019

Counting fish is key to ensure sustainable fish stocks and food security across the world. But you can’t ask them to line up can you? So how on earth do you count fish?

To assess population size of fish in the Australian waters - the third largest marine domain in the world - scientists take genetic samples of juvenile and adult fish species and test them. This way they can see if there are parent-child relationships, track where fish are born and where they lived. When there is a good sample size the fish population can be determined.  It seems so simple…

But imagine scientist Tony at sea. The waves are high and the boat is rocking back and forth. He almost loses his balance once he hooks a fish whopper. Then comes the tricky part: cutting a sample of the slippery, frolicking fish. When he finally succeeds, he releases the fish and tries to put the sample in a labeled tube. When Tony is about to throw out his rod again, the waves are splashing over the edges of the boat. Tony trips and accidentally knocks over the box with samples. The tubes lie on the bottom of the boat floating in seawater. Tony tries to save the samples, but most of the identifying stickers on the tubes are soaked through the water. Half of today’s work is down the drain and unfortunately not for the first time.

Desperately seeking for a solution, they ended up with BIOplastics in Landgraaf where they master the technology to laser mark each individual tube. Every tube has an attached cap with a laser marked, unique and non-erasable code. No more sample loss and opening and closure of the tubes can be done with one slippery hand only. “It’s without any doubt, the only plastic we can’t do without”, says Tony.

So next time when you prepare a tuna steak, remember how this particular piece of plastic pays a big role to ensure there is enough fish on your plate.




Complimentary product DeBox-In 123 low profile
26-Aug-2019

With all BIOplastics orders in August & September

In August and September we enclose this product complimentary with all your BIOplastics orders.


Start creating & have fun!




Unique work/storage system with endless possibilities
28-May-2019

Ticks all the boxes!

Get rid of cardboard boxes!
The DeBox Family of BIOplastics consists of state-of-the-art, stackable boxes and modular inserts to create any PCR-rack you like. This great work/storage solution ticks all the boxes and offers you:

  • 176 boxes
    different dimensions, heights and hinge sides
  • Endless storage possibilities
    small boxes fit into medium size boxes and medium size boxes fit into large size boxes
  • Eight different colors
  • A wide variety of DeBox inserts



Tear Off products
11-Feb-2019

In short

  • Create different well and strip formats
  • Easy to tear off
    Tube strips are barely attached to each other
  • Strips don’t bend or break
  • Easy identification of samples and strip orientation
  • Laser marking possibilities
  • Compatible with shell frame grids
    Tube mats can be clicked in specific (skirted) grids to create a plate
    assembly for specific (q)PCR instruments and/or robotic applications



CYCLERtest gained US Patent for Optical Calibration of qPCR cyclers
11-Dec-2018

CYCLERtest is proud to announce that its patent for the optical calibration of qPCR cyclers is now also granted in the USA. The US patent complements similar patents held by CYCLERtest in Europe and Japan.

Breakthrough
The traceable Optical Calibration tool and service is ‘a major breakthrough for molecular diagnostics and life sciences’ according to CEO Tom Hendrikx. ‘With this advanced technique variables in qPCR are monitored, minimized and become controllable. This gives laboratories a better understanding of the qPCR process and enables them to expand its capabilities. This superior method with new developed hardware supersedes the, so far used, non traceable techniques as biological testing, crystal color changes and others!’

Combination
The innovative technique is based on the traceable calibration of temperature, optical detection and light of (q) PCR cyclers (excitation and emission). A truly unique method since these components are not only detected and generated separately but also in relationship to each other. By doing so, the performance of the real-time thermal cycler is monitored and calibrated like never before.

About CYCLERtest
CYCLERtest - a pioneer and global leader in ISO 17025 accredited (q)PCR cycler calibrations - is headquartered in The Netherlands and represented by qualified distributors worldwide. Its highly accurate calibration tools and services enable laboratories to monitor the performance of their thermo cyclers according to global quality requirements. All in order to generate reproducible, trustworthy and technical valid (q)PCR results.

Information
More information about CYCLERtest can be found on www.cyclertest.com.
Patent numbers: US 10,022,694 | Japan 6124903 | Europe 2 581 728




Product introduction videos
21-Aug-2018

BLego/BHLego BIOplastics

Part of DeBox and DeBox-In family
BLEGO123-L9
BHLEGO123-L9

NetFlex plastics




Clear Results. Visible Performance
16-Mar-2017

BIOplastics optical qPCR plastics are manufactured in our plant in Landgraaf, The Netherlands. Innovative design and skilled production practices leads to the highest visible performance in Real-Time PCR. Click here to read more.


Reproducible Results. Generated in The Netherlands.
22-Oct-2014

Extreme Uniform (EU) plastics are manufactured in our plant in Landgraaf, The Netherlands. Their design and production leads to the highest performance reproducibility of (q)PCR results for the end-user. Click here to read more


Knowledgeable Plastics. Made in The Netherlands
10-Oct-2014

We are not just any plastics manufacturer, but have an intimate knowledge about the (q)PCR process, and the instruments performances, shared and exchanged with our collaborating partner CYCLERtest. Click here to read more


Flexible 12 x 8 Tear Off Low Profile TubeStrip Mat
21-Sep-2012

One (q)PCR disposable to fit all your 0.1 ml and 0.2 ml Fast (q)PCR Cyclers.
Why continue to use a number of different products to equip your (q)PCR cycler fleet if a “one product does it all” is at your fingertips. Click here for “one product only” to equip your whole 0.1 ml and 0.2 ml Fast (q)PCR cycler fleet

Dispense (q)PCR in a low profile plate format and use in 8–strip strip format
It can be a hassle to dispense in a variety of different laboratory disposables. Why not use one format only and enjoy the benefit of full flexibility after dispensing

Optimizing (q)PCR Lab-Applications once and use the outcome for all your cycler brands and models
It can be a challenge to optimize different disposables to common (q)PCR protocols. With the new 12 x 8 Tear off Low Profile Tube Strip Mat it becomes easy and the benefits are substantial.

96 wells Free loadable (q)PCR Shell Frame Grid
Streamline your processes by using high quality loadable plate Shell Frame Grids . A rigid frame for automation and bar-coding enables a perfect fit with designated BIOplastics products, e.g. the 8 Tube Tear Off Low Profile Strip Mat. The composed plate fits all 0.2 ml Fast as well as 0.1 ml 96 well format cyclers.



0.1 ml (q)PCR 8-tube-strips with single attached caps
30-Aug-2012

0.1 ml (q)PCR 8-tube-strips with single optical attached and indented caps which can be “clicked” into SHELL FRAME GRIDS™ enabling to equip also Roche LightCycler® 480 Real-Time Systems, and Applied Biosystems, Life Technologies™ Fast Cycler models.

The EU 0.1 ml Thin-wall 8-tube strip, LP, Single Attached Optical Indented wide area Cap allows individual closure of (q)PCR tube strips. Limiting cross contamination and the possibility of signal enhancement in Real-Time PCR are two highly valued features. Designed to be used in diagnostic applications. For Real-Time applications the use of frosted* (B72810/11) or white strips is recommended. See downloadable flyer for Features / Benefits and (q)PCR cycler compatibility Charts.



The (q)PCR disposable solution
26-Jul-2012

Flexible 12 x 8 Tear-Off Tube Strip Mat

One (q)PCR disposable to fit all your 0,2 ml (q)PCR cycler models
Why continue to use a number of different products to equip your (q)PCR cycler fleet if a “one product does it all” is at your fingertips.

Dispense (q)PCR in plate format and use in 8–strip strip format
It can be a hassle to dispense in a variety of different laboratory disposables. Why not use one format only and enjoy the benefit of full flexibility after dispensing

Optimizing (q)PCR Lab-Applications
It can be a challenge to optimize different disposables to common (q)PCR protocols. With the new 12 x 8 Tear off Tube Strip Mat it becomes easy and the benefits can be substantial.

96 wells Free loadable (q)PCR Shell Frame Grid
Streamline your processes by using high quality loadable plate Shell Frame Grids . A rigid frame for automation and bar-coding enables a perfect fit with designated BIOplastics products, e.g. the 8 Tube Tear Off Strip Mat. The composed plate fits all 0.2 ml 96 well format cyclers.



0.2 ml (q)PCR 8-tube-strips with single attached caps
24-May-2012

The EU 0.2ml Thin-wall 8-tube strip, RP, Single Attached Optical Indented wide area Cap allows individual closure of (q)PCR tube strips. Limiting cross contamination and the possibility of signal enhancement in Real-Time PCR are two highly valued features that benefit users. Designed to be used in diagnostic and clinical applications. For Real-Time applications the use of frosted* (B72910/11) or white strips is recommended.


Optical Tear-off 8-Cap Strip Mat
02-Feb-2012

Strategic closure of all type of BIOplastics (q)PCR Tube Strips & (q)PCR plates

Optical Tear-off 8-Cap Strip Mat is an excellent closure option for any of the BIOplastics (p)PCR plates, and (q)PCR 8-strip tubes. The Optical Tear-off 8-Cap Strip Mat is superior in performance and handling compared to any other sealing product and is designed and tested to be used in any type of PCR and Real-Time PCR application.




Excellent results on Rotor-Gene®
08-Nov-2011

4-strip qPCR tubes with attached caps Superior quality and price

BIOplastics has designed and formulated a new 4 tube strip to accommodate QIAGEN® Rotor-Gene® qPCR cyclers. This new high quality 4 tube strip with attached caps works with all existing qPCR applications for Rotor-Gene® systems and provides superior reproducible results. The attached caps are easy to close and minimize possible cross-contamination.


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Opti-Seal™ Tear Off optical Adhesive
04-Nov-2011

Opti-Seal™ Tear Off provides a budget friendly sealing option for (p)PCR plates and (q)PCR 8-strip tubes. Opti-Seal™ Tear Off is non pierceable and can be easily removed after the (q)PCR reaction is performed.
Pressure applied by the heated lid of the thermal cycler keeps the seal well closed during thermal cycling.
Opti-Seal™ Tear Off generates superior results and is designed and tested to be used in Real-Time PCR applications



Most universal (q)PCR plate
22-Aug-2011

New and Budget Friendly
Most universal (q)PCR plate
Superior quality and price € 42.50* for 25 plates

BIOplastics has designed and formulated a new (q)PCR plate. This new high quality (q)PCR plate does not compromise in quality or rigidness but the manufacturing process has been so optimized that the price now can accommodate small budgets. BIOplastics considers this plate as extremely budget friendly. This most universal (q)PCR plate fits the majority of the (q)PCR cyclers.

Products are designed and manufactured by BIOplastics in the Netherlands.



48 x 0.1 ml (q)PCR plates
15-Sep-2010

The release of our new 48 x 0.1 ml semi-skirted low profile (q)PCR plates which fits ABI StepOne, Veriti, Bio-Rad CFX, Chromo-4, Opticon, Mini Opticon, Eppendorf Real Plex and many other height adjustable lid cyclers is appointed.

48 x 0.1 ml semi skirted plates are perfect to perform (diagnostic) PCR and qPCR reactions:
  • Available in frosted, and white qPCR versions
  • Available with unique laser marked ID# coded as well as A-H and 1-6 laser-marked
  • Light frosted outer tube-surface
  • Extra marking areas and auto orientation
  • Extreme Uniform wells
  • Can be used with 5 µl reaction volume
  • Can be closed with any of the BIOplastics cap strips or our Opti-Seal



10 year anniversary BIOplastics BV
16-Jul-2010

BIOplastics celebrates this year its 10 year Anniversary and wants to thank you for your confidence in our products and services.

In the past 10 years BIOplastics has grown from a startup injection molding company to one of the largest manufacturers of high qualitative (q)PCR plastics worldwide. In addition to sales offices in the Netherlands, USA, and China, BIOplastics has a distributor network in more than 40 countries!

To celebrate our anniversary every order over € / $ 250 to be accompanied by a free anniversary version of the Multo-work rack system. This promotion is valid from July 20th through December 1st, 2010 (different rules may apply for your local distributor).

The Multo-Work rack system can be used in pipetting procedures and for storage and shipments of (q)PCR vessels and plates. The racks are stackable and can be used in temperature ranges of -200°C tot 100°C.



0.1 ml Low Profile qPCR single tubes and strips with single attached caps
07-Jun-2010

Proudly we release our new 0.1 ml Low Profile qPCR single tubes and strips with single attached optical caps which fit Roche 480, ABI Fast Cyclers, 7500, Veriti, StepOne, StepOnePlus, Bio-Rad CFX cyclers.

0.1 ml tubes and strips with single attached optical caps are excellent to perform PCR and qPCR (diagnostic) reactions:

  • Available in single tubes and 8-tube strips with single attached caps
  • Attached caps prevent cross contamination
  • Wide area indented optical cap
  • Light frosted outer tube-surface
  • Extra marking areas and auto-orientation
  • Extreme Uniform wells
  • Can be used with 5 µl reaction volume



BIOplastics catalog 2010
04-May-2010

BIOplastics, manufacturer of superior (q)PCR disposables, has released its NEW, 2010 BIOplastics (q)PCR catalog. The release of the 2010 catalog is accompanied with a dynamic interactive search engine on the website, which enables easy searching for a universal (q)PCR disposable to fit your (q)PCR cycler range. By doing so you can substantially reduce the number of products and suppliers while improving your reproducibility.

Improve the reproducibility and controllability of your (q)PCR results
As a manufacturer we can provide you with technical knowledge and support resulting in improvement of reproducibility and controllability of your (q)PCR results. The base of this quality improvement is related to the brand and model independent, standardized performance of (q)PCR cyclers and BIOplastics disposables. These improvements can be achieved without additional costs, and will give better results and reduce costs.



96 well Lasermark coded (q)PCR plates
25-Aug-2009

We are proud to officially release our 96 well Lasermark-coded Thin-wall (q)PCR Plates, which fit all Applied Biosystems (ABI) cyclers and qPCR cyclers. The plates are extreme uniform, flat, stackable and incorporate BIOplastics’ latest BPLPM technology ensuring superior performance, reproducibility and marking performances.

BIOplastics BPLPM technology (BIOplastics particle mix) is inert to the (q)PCR process. In addition these particles by nature increase signal to noise ratio’s in Real Time PCR applications. All 96 well plates are permanently laser marked with a unique ID, wells are laser marked A to H and 1-12 and also available with additional laser barcodes.



384 well Lasermark coded (q)PCR plates
23-Jul-2009

We are proud to now officially release our new 384 well Lasermark-coded Skirted Thin-wall (q)PCR Plates which fits Roche, ABI, Eppendorf and all other (q)PCR cyclers. The plates are extremely uniform, flat, stackable and incorporate BIOplastic’s latest BPLPM technology ensuring superior performance, reproducibility and marking performances.

BIOplastics BPLPM technology (BIOplastics particle mix) is inert to the (q)PCR process. In addition these particles by nature increase signal to noise ratio’s in Real Time PCR applications. All 384 well plates are permanently laser marked with a unique ID, wells are laser marked A to P and 1-24 and also available with additional laser barcodes.

Lasermark-coded Skirted Thin-wall 384 well (q)PCR plates are available in boxes of 40 plates (5 bags of 8 plates).



New Easy One Hand Opening Closure Screw Cap
17-Jul-2009

Last year we introduced our innovative screw cap tubes, which can be used over the impressive temperature range of – 200 °C to +100 °C.

Due to the fact that some customers prefer “Easy Closure-one-hand opening” of screw cap tubes, BIOplastics has designed an Easy Closure Cap for the Screw Cap tube range. Customers can now opt for either Regular Closure or Easy Closure. For robust applications such as long term storage: >= 3 years below - 60 °C or incubation at >= 95 °C for >= 2 hours, one should opt for the regular closure caps. For less robust applications: <= 3 years higher than -60 °C or less stringent incubation <= 100 °C, <= 1.5 hours, one can opt for the Easy Closure Cap. Both types of caps incorporate BIOplastics’ non leaking Smart Closure Cap Technology.

The Easy Closure Cap is manufactured from a completely different material. All types of Screw Caps and Screw Tubes are available in 10 different colors, DNase, RNase, Pyrogen, Metal and ATP free.



BIOzoom July 2009
14-Jul-2009

BIOzoom newsletter is compelling news, developments and trends within the Dutch BIOzym Holding and its members BIOplastics, BIOzymTC, BPCTi Inc, CYCLERtest, GENO-tronics and Hendrikx Ltd. Headquarters, manufacturing and European sales, Landgraaf, The Netherlands,Sales Offices in Durham NC, USA and Shanghai, China. All rights reserved, Copyright protected. 07-2009


The EU Thin wall (q)PCR Robust 12-Tube strip
14-Apr-2009

These strips are universal and fit all thermocyclers which require standard profile strips. They even fit the ABI 7300 and 7500 Cyclers.
The strip is lightly frosted and therefore enables signal enhancement in qPCR, without compromising the view through the tubes.
The Robust 12-Tube strip is particularly useful since the easiness of left to right pipetting, typically used in manual handling, is supported.
For closure we recommend the wide area indented flat 12-cap strip for qPCR (B57821) and the indented flat 12-cap strip for PCR (B56501).



Breakable Non Skirted Thin-wall 96 x 0.2 ml plate
27-Mar-2009

These plates are universal and fit all thermocyclers which require standard profile products. They even fit the original ABI 7300 and 7500 cyclers as well as sequencers.
So with one type of plate you can serve about 90% of the thermocycler market!

The plates are lightly frosted and therefore enable signal enhancement in qPCR, however still allow to view the content of the tubes.For closure we recommend the wide area indented flat 8-cap strip for qPCR (B57801) or OptiSeal.



Semi Skirted Thin-wall 24 x 0.2 ml
12-Mar-2009

Innovation as promised! Find our latest development:
The EU Semi Skirted Thin-wall 24 x 0.2 ml plate,cuttable and color code-able*.

These plates are universal and fit all thermocyclers which require standard profile products. They even fit the original ABI 7300 and 7500 cyclers. So with one type of plate you can serve about 90% of the thermocycler market!
The plates are lightly frosted and therefore enable signal enhancement in qPCR, however still allow to view the content of the tubes. For closure we recommend the wide area indented flat 8-cap strip for qPCR (B57801) and any other BIOplastics cap strip.

Tube Strip users
If you use strips and your use pattern has an average of 3 strips per run than this product is an excellent and price attractive alternative to your current strip.



(q)PCR breakable semi-skirted plate
06-Mar-2009

Innovation is our tradition! Find our latest development:
The EU Semi Skirted Thin-wall 96 x 0.2 ml plate, breakable, cutable and color code-able*.

These plates are universal and fit all thermocyclers which require standard profile products. They even fit the original ABI 7300 and 7500 cyclers.

So one type of plate fits about 90% of the thermocyclers market!

The plates are lightly frosted and therefore enables signal enhancement in qPCR, however still allows to view the content of the tubes. For closure we recommend the wide area indented flat 8-cap strip for qPCR (B57801) or OptiSeal.



The EU THIN WALL (q)PCR ROBUST 8-TUBE STRIP
18-Feb-2009

Again a new revolutionary innovative product from BIOplastics:
The EU THIN WALL (q)PCR ROBUST 8-TUBE STRIP*

These strips are universal and fitting all thermo cyclers which require standard profile strips. They even fit the original ABI 7300 and 7500 adaptors.The strip is lightly frosted and therefore enables signal enhancement in qPCR, but still allows you to view through the tubes. For qPCR applications we recommend closure by means of the wide area indented flat 8-cap strip or Opti-Seal and for regular PCR robust cap-strip B75701. The new 8-tube strip is a stock item.



CRYO-STORAGE box (-180°C to +110°C)
10-Oct-2008

As a consequence of increasing market demands we now introduce our new CRYO-STORAGE boxes which can be handled in the range of -180°C to +110°C . These boxes are used in a wide range of applications and fit most commonly used (freezer) racking systems.

Order# Description
B10016 Storage Box 81 position with lid Natural Box of 5
B10017 Storage Box 81 position with lid Red Box of 5
B10018 Storage Box 81 position with lid Yellow Box of 5
B10020 Storage Box 81 position with lid Green Box of 5
B10021 Storage Box 81 position with lid Blue Box of 5



Innovative EU Extra Long 200 ul Pipette Tip
19-Sep-2008

We are proud to officially release our new innovative EU Extra Long 200ul Pipette Tip (For Diagnostic & Clinical procedures). These tips have excellent performance and handling properties.



EU WIDE AREA OPTICAL INDENTED FLAT 8 CAP STRIP
23-Jun-2008

Again a new revolutionary innovative product,

The EU WIDE AREA OPTICAL INDENTED FLAT 8 CAP STRIP



Screw cap tubes
16-May-2008

We are proud to now officially release our new innovative screw cap tubes.
These screw cap tubes use a Smart Closure Technology to give a gas tight closure without O-ring and thereby prevent leaking tubes, even when using organic solvents.
The caps and tubes are both available in 10 colors, so up to 100 color combinations are possible.
The screw cap tubes are available in 0.5 ml, 1.5 ml and 2.0 ml format, both conical and free standing.