Männedorf, Switzerland, 7 July 2004: - Tecan has launched Freedom EVO 75, a unique compact laboratory liquid handling system for medium throughput applications. The new compact automation system complements the Tecan Freedom EVO family, which allows laboratories to automate laboratory procedures for genomics, proteomics and drug discovery applications. Freedom EVO 75's compact bench-top size makes it a unique solution for laboratories where space is limited. It uses the same software and major mechanical and electronic components as the larger members of the EVO family thereby providing the same superior liquid handling performance, reliability and flexibility.

The Freedom EVO 75 supports fixed tips as well as disposable tips. It is controlled by the EVOware software, which provides an unrivalled combination of flexibility and ease of use for beginners and experts alike. This makes the setting-up of complex multi-device schedules easy and efficient. EVOware offers the flexibility to control the Freedom EVO platforms with Tecan devices for detection, separation, plate handling and storage as well as other third party devices.

"Tecan's Freedom EVO series has been extended with the addition of EVO 75 to offer the same flexibility and reliability for smaller throughput needs and smaller lab spaces. The introduction of the Freedom EVO 75 highlights our commitment to continuously extending our offerings, options and new technologies to our customers" comments Achim Wehren, Marketing Manager Biopharma at Tecan. "Through its open and flexible design, scientists can easily implement new technologies by adapting and expanding their systems to meet their changing needs. This makes the Freedom EVO 75 both a reliable solution for liquid handling and a good long-term investment."

With the new Freedom EVO 75, Tecan now offers liquid handling systems with deck sizes ranging from 75, 100, 150 up to 200cm. Carriers, racks, detection devices and washers can be easily integrated into the Freedom EVO family to provide the optimal configuration to automate any laboratory procedure.

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