The Fastest qPCR thermal cycler in the World
40 cycle qPCR in under 10 minutes

SPEED
With a thermal ramp rate of up to 10°C per second, xxpress is the fastest, real-time thermal cycler in the world, delivering 40 cycle qPCR in less than 10 minutes. And whilst not all PCR chemistries are yet as fast as xxpress, there are a number that repeatably and reliably match xxpress’ speed.

With ultra-low thermal mass and high conductivity, xxpress’ patented resistive heating system delivers its performance more efficiently and with greater accuracy than traditional based solutions.

The Most Thermally Accurate qPCR thermal cycler in the World
"Thermal Uniformity across samples to better than ±0.3°C during cycling

ACCURACY
To enable thermal uniformity across all the samples to better than ±0.3°C during cycling, xxpress uses an array of highly accurate infrared sensors to determine the temperature of the test samples. A patented control algorithm adjusts the heating patterns at a rate of 100 times a second to ensure that thermal uniformity actually within the samples during fast ramping is better than ±0.8°C and static temperature uniformity is better than ±0.3°C. This accuracy, even at such ramp speeds ensures that all the samples across the plate experience the same thermal profile; ensuring consistent and comparable results from sample-to-sample, and from assay-to assay.

Intuitive User Interface designed by Biotechnologists for Biotechnologists
Built-in MIQE Support and a PC Application for remote experiment design and analysis

INTUITIVE UI
xxpress has an intuitive touch screen user interface that has been designed to mimic the way biotechnologist’s develop their experiments. The software guides the user through the experiment, selecting reagents, PCR type, plate format and thermal profiles. It even provides guidance based on the MIQE recommendations for experiment design.

Thermal profiles are provided for most standard reagents, which can be simply adjusted if required. During cycling, xxpress displays the result curves as they develop. The system provides results analysis and can export these result in a number of formats including RDML and Excel™

Using the personal storage and security key a user’s preferences, profiles and results are always with them. This data key also enables the remote preparation of experiments and analysis of results on a PC or Mac, maximising machine availability and throughput.

A range of test plate volumes ensures optimum reagent use
MULTIPLE TEST VOLUMES

xx plates are available in a range of sizes, 24, 54 and 96 well. Based around a standard form factor they are interchangeable and xxpress will recognise which size is inserted and its orientation. The range of plates covers sample volumes from 0.5µl to 40µl, allowing optimal use of reagents, so minimising cost-per-test. Test wells are set on standard pitch, allowing the use of standard pipetting systems.

xxpress provides Outstanding Return on Investment (ROI)

OUTSTANDING ROI
Optimal use of reagents and staff time reduces the cost-per-test significantly, making it Best in Class. With cycle times of less than 10 minutes, up to 5 experiments can be completed per hour, more than 40 in a single shift.

Using a touch screen and built-in advanced computer, xxpress is completely self-contained without the need of an external computer, monitor or keyboard.

Faster accurate cycling means one xxpress does the work of up to 6 standard qPCR thermal cyclers. With a foot print of only 300 mm wide by 590 mm deep xxpress saves bench space and minimises laboratory overheads. The ability to plan and analyse experiments remotely means xxpress is always available to test.

Fast test cycles also means development programs can be shorter, products released earlier and revenues received sooner. xxpress really is the perfect, qPCR thermal cycler for a modern laboratory.

Part Number	Product
XP-1001-01-1	xxpress®  system, 230V UK
XP-1002-01-1	xxpress® system, 230V EU
XP-1003-01-1	xxpress® system, 110V US
PB-1001-01-1	Package system UK: Includes xxpress®thermal cycler, ( XP-10001-01-1) xxsealer  (HS-1001-01-1) xxcentrifuge (CF-1001-01-1)
PB-1002-01-1	Package system EU: Includes xxpress®thermal cycler, ( XP-1002-01-1) xxsealer  (HS-1002-01-1) xxcentrifuge (CF-1002-01-1)
PB-1003-01-1	Package system US: Includes xxpress®thermal cycler, ( XP-1003-01-1) xxsealer  (HS-1003-01-1) xxcentrifuge (CF-1003-01-1)

Founded in 1996 by BJS Company, BJS Biotechnologies was created to create and develop ultra-high speed thermocycling technology and apply it to PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) tests. It previewed its q-PCR xxpress? thermal cycler at Biotechnica in October 2011

BJS Company Ltd is BJS Biotechnologies’ parent company. It supplies precision electroforming, electroplating, high quality silversmithing and sophisticated assembly of electroforms for industrial applications. Since the early 1990s, BJS Company has been the world’s leading supplier of the silver heat exchange blocks used in the faster PCR thermal cyclers. The blocks are electro-formed using a process created by the company’s current Managing Director Richard Lewis. Richard is the grandson of Benjamin Lewis who founded BJS Company in 1945.