X-Bar Diagnostic Systems, Inc.
Small research, design and development engineering firm focused on life sciences and healthcare. Core competencies include instrument engineering (motor design and control), system integration, embedded software, assay and reagent chemistry development, and prototyping of portable point-of-care nucleic acid amplification systems.
Industries
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
X-Bar Diagnostic Systems, Inc.
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Products
Portable point-of-care nucleic acid amplification instrument (prototype)
Briefcase-sized, battery-powered instrument prototype that performs automated thermal cycling and fluorescence readout of capillary-format samples for nucleic acid detection.
Portable point-of-care nucleic acid amplification instrument (prototype)
Briefcase-sized, battery-powered instrument prototype that performs automated thermal cycling and fluorescence readout of capillary-format samples for nucleic acid detection.
Services
Research and development, mechanical and electrical engineering, and embedded software for diagnostic instrument development.
Development of reagent chemistries and assay protocols for nucleic acid detection compatible with instrument platforms.
Integration of motion control, thermal control, detection optics and embedded software to automate diagnostic workflows.
Research and development, mechanical and electrical engineering, and embedded software for diagnostic instrument development.
Development of reagent chemistries and assay protocols for nucleic acid detection compatible with instrument platforms.
Integration of motion control, thermal control, detection optics and embedded software to automate diagnostic workflows.
Expertise Areas
- Point-of-care diagnostic development
- Instrument engineering and prototyping
- Embedded systems and motion control
- Nucleic acid amplification assay development
Key Technologies
- Thermal cycling (PCR) with rotating capillaries
- Fluorometry / fluorescence detection
- Molecular beacon assays
- Hot-start polymerase chemistry
News & Updates
Site lists a US patent number associated with the technology (patent number shown on capability statement).
Reported delivery of diagnostics products to in-vitro diagnostic companies in the USA, Europe, and the Middle East.
Site lists a US patent number associated with the technology (patent number shown on capability statement).
Reported delivery of diagnostics products to in-vitro diagnostic companies in the USA, Europe, and the Middle East.