New Generation AFM Product Launch



HaloteC proudly announces the launch of the new Alcohol Fermentation Monitor
during the 24th Annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop Expo on
June 16-19, 2008 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort &Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

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The AFM embodies the ideal screening machine for industrial and academic research
on (GM) yeast, potable alcohol and bioethanol:

Easy to operate, Quick results, Accurate measurements The AFM is a user-friendly laboratory device for monitoring metabolic activity of six alcoholic fermentations simultaneously. The system is much easier to operate and clean than standard, commercially available fermenter systems. Accurate comparison of conversion rates and yields under different conditions, such as temperature, strain type, carbon source and nutrients can easily be achieved without specialized fermentation skills. The AFM is equipped with very strong magnetic stirrers, able to handle rather viscous media. For each fermenter, stirrer speed and temperature can be set, or time programmed individually. It is fully controlled with user-friendly PC software, using Microsoft Excel® for generating advanced reports containing all measured data, data analysis tables and corresponding graphs. Many renowned, international companies involved in bioethanol research and production already use the AFM to full satisfaction.

HaloteC Launches new generation Alcohol Fermentation Monitor at the 24th Annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop Expo

_{Zoetermeer, The Netherlands, June 9, 2008}

During the past decade, HaloteC Instruments in The Netherlands has been at the forefront of developing new, high for challenges encountered in the dynamic world of industrial biotechnology. An important development is the Alcohol Fermentation Monitor (AFM).

History

The development of this user-friendly and robust laboratory device started in 1998. The AFM has proven to be a valuable tool for companies and research institutes involved in bioethanol and potable alcohol production and general yeast research. With the current high market demand for easy to use, yet accurate screening devices  for yeast and feedstock, HaloteC was devoted to the future of this machine and intensely enhanced the design and usability of the Alcohol Fermentation Monitor over the passed two years.

The new generation AFM is capable of performing six anaerobic yeast fermentations simultaneously. Conversion rates and yields are accurately measured as a function of feedstock, yeast strains or other process conditions such as medium temperature. The control software makes it possible compare results and generate advanced performance indicator reports with a single mouse click.

Software

The AFM is entirely operated with straightforward PC software, which allows for controlling all six fermenter flasks, store and retrieve experimental data, perform advanced data analysis and generate Microsoft Excel™ reports instantly. The software has been designed intuitively and can be mastered within ten minutes.