Biomolecular Analyses with Label-Free Optical And Acoustic Biosensors

Important Notice

We are pleased to announce that effective 04 December 2024, Semilab
(https://semilab.com/) has acquired MicroVacuum Kft.’s OWLS and QCM technologies. 

We are currently carrying out a review of the sales distribution and support
structure and initiating a plan to harmonize with Semilab’s global sales and
support organization. For existing systems in the field, Semilab will make best
efforts to maintain a continuous supply of spare parts, and where possible may
also quote field service support. Further information will be communicated as
it becomes available.

In case of any urgent needs or questions during the transition period, please
don’t hesitate to contact our primary sales support in our Semilab Budapest
HQ at [email protected].

 

OWLS and QCM-D Sensors and Analytical Devices

OWLS

The OWLS 210 is a state-of-the-art device for the in situ study of the kinetics and equilibrium constants of surface processes.

As a label-free biosensor, it is a very high sensitivity, real-time technology for investigating adsorption and binding processes. The OWLS instrument probes the layer thickness, refractive index and dry mass.

QCM-I

Photo of the QCM-I biosensor system

The standard QCM-I standard system is a high-sensitivity mass sensor. It can measure the change in frequency of a quartz crystal resonator and as a label-free biosensor it measures the “wet” mass of the adsorbed layer in processes occurring at or near the sensor surface. The modular architecture of these Quartz Crystal Microbalance systems allows various configurations, like the QCM-I Mini, QCM-I Micro and also combined QCM and electrochemical measurements (eQCM-D).

QCM-I OWLS NET

Photo of the QCM-I OWLS Net system

The QCM-I OWLS NET is a biosensor system for combined “wet” and “dry” mass measurements.

The combination provides unprecedented information about the interactions of molecules, polymers and biological assemblies with surfaces; label-free and in real time.

Learn more about this product on our QCM-Sensors.com site

Leading companies and research institutions from all over the world are using OWLS biosensors
for studying biochemical interactions. See some of them below:

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