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Industry / Sector: Biotechnology
Project Category: Software Development

Customer Profile

Biotechnology company that develops, manufactures and markets unique, high-impact Flow cytometry systems for the life science research marketplace. They provide a new concept in cell-based assays with core technology that includes the world's first Personal Cell Analysis systems. The ease of use, minimal training, compact size and requirement for micro-scale sample volume uniquely sets their systems apart from standard and traditional technologies for cell analysis.


Project Description

Development of software that communicates with personal cell analysis systems. It comes with several modules called assays. Each assay is a C++/Delphi based application. It communicates with the instruments through USB/NiDaq cards.


Software interaction with instrument

User launches instrument and then runs a specific assay. The user prepares a worklist file that tells the software which are the wells and tubes to acquire. User then places the samples and reagent in those wells and tubes of the instruments and starts the run. The software directs the instrument to follow a protocol specific to the assay concerned. The protocol includes steps such as washing capillary, loading and mixing samples. User adjusts settings that sets the threshold for the events. Data is acquired by the software and is saved to FCS (Flow Cytometry Standard) file for offline analysis. Data is also exported to a comma-separated file (CSV file) that can be viewed in applications like Excel. In offline analysis, FCS files can be viewed and updated. Access privileges can be maintained by administrators. The software conforms to FDA standards and keeps logs along with the data.

 



Technology Used

Visual C++.NET, Delphi, Qt


Operating System


Windows XP Professional


Professional Team

Experienced and dedicated professionals with an average of 8 years experience in software development and 5+ years of experience in the Biotechnology sector.


Benefits to Customer

  • Seamless integration with their cell analysis instruments
  • Availability of netGuru's domain knowledge in Biotech software development Reduction in development costs.