4titude® Archive News
September 2009 - 2009/2010 catalogue launch
4titude Ltd. has recently launched its 2009/2010 catalogue which includes a number of new product highlights. To request a copy please contact us or contact your local distributor or you can download it here.
August 2009 - FrameStar® for ABi Fast Block cyclers
FrameStar PCR plates to fit the ABi Fast Block cyclers are now available. For the first time Fast Block users can now take advantage of two component design PCR plates.
July 2009 - FrameStar® for Roche LightCycler 480
4titude have recently launched FrameStar 96well and 384well PCR plates to fit the Roche Lightcycler 480 platforms. Please contact 4titude or its authorised distributors to request sample plates.
June 2009 - PCR plates now with printed alphanumeric grid
From June all of 4titude's PCR plates are being produced with a printed alphanumeric grid reference for easier sample identification.
May 2009 - 4s2 heat sealer replaces 4Seal
The 4Seal manual plate sealer has now been replaced by the new 4s2 semi-automated thermal sealer. The new instrument provides a much improved seal quality and consistency. Please contact 4titude or its authorised distributors to request product details or a demonstration of the 4s2.
February 2009 - Licence agreement with Eppendorf AG for FrameStar®
Eppendorf AG and 4titude Ltd. have recently entered into a licence agreement to cover the FrameStar PCR two component plates which are now protected by patents owned by Eppendorf AG.
December 2008 - 4titude extends its distribution cover in Asia and mainland Europe
To improve our customer support in Asia and in mainland Europe 4titude Ltd. has entered into new distribution agreements. Genetix Biotech Asia is now distributing our products in India and Saveen Werner will support our product range in Sweden, Denmark and Norway from January 2009.
November 2008 - FrameStar® has new additions to range
4titude Ltd. is further increasing its range of 2 component FrameStar PCR plates. In addition to the proven 384well and 96well plate designs the company is now launching a semi-skirted plate (code 4ti-0770). Please contact 4titude to request your samples. Please click here to view compatibility table.
April 2008 - French office opens in Paris
To further improve our customer support in mainland Europe 4titude Ltd. has recently opened an office in Paris, France. This new office is a further milestone for the company which is now widely recognised as a manufacturer of premium products within the life sciences industry.
March 2008 - First catalogue launched
4titude Ltd. has recently launched its first product catalogue which shows the results of our development activities during our first years since our foundation in 2005. To request a copy please email to info@4ti.co.uk or contact your local distributor.
October 2007 - Budget consumable range increases
In October 4titude will launch a skirted one piece polypropylene PCR plate to add to their budget consumables range. The company now offers a comprehensive range of low throughput consumables to complement the premium quality FrameStar technology.
September 2007 - FrameStar® range grows
4titude Ltd. is completing its range of 2 component PCR plates. In addition to the proven 384well and 96well skirted PCR plates the company is now launching semi-skirted (code 4ti-0730) and non-skirted designs (code 4ti-0710). Please click here view compatibility table.
July 2007 - FrameStar® endorsed by Idaho Technologies Inc.
Idaho Technologies Inc. endorses 4titudes FrameStar PCR plates for use on the Idaho Lightscanner(R), a high throughput mutation scanning device . 4titude have developed low autofluorescence plates consisting of black frames and white wells for use on the Lightscanner and for other fluorescence detection applications. Samples of 96well plates (code 4ti-0961) and 384well plates (code 4ti-0385) are available on request.
May 2007 - PlateStable™ launched
4titude Ltd. is launching the PlateStable™, an all new modular system for safe storage of laboratory samples. Pharmaceutical compounds dissolved in DMSO and other sensitive specimen can now be protected from moisture uptake, Oxygen, light and other damaging factors.
January 2007 - German subsidiary opens
4titude Ltd. has recently opened its first subsidiary in Berlin, Germany. The new office is an important strategic step for the company and will further improve our customer support in mainland Europe. The Berlin office has sales and support responsibility for Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Poland.
