[Nhcoll-l] Barcode reader for Matrix (TM) plates / ThermoFisher

[Dirk Neumann]

Dear all,

are there any alternatives (i.e. except the ThermoFisher VisionMate) for 
the reliable scanning of 2D barcoded tubes in Matrix racks 
(https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/3710)

ThermoFisher no longer supports driver updates for their old VisionMate 
models (which still work perfectly fine), but want you to buy a new one 
instead - which is kind of annoying and not too inexpensive.

Also, the old VisionMate had constant issues when attempting to scan 
(still) frozen racks, but apparently there are not too many alternatives 
(Tracxer Code Reader by Micronic / Ziath offers barcode reads without 
giving much details).

Any recommendations or comments are highly appreciated ...

Thanks in advance

Dirk



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