The TMA Master II – Precision Tissue Microarray in a Compact, Fully Automated solution
The TMA Master II is the most compact fully automated tissue microarrayer on the market, offering advanced functionality in a compact design that fits any laboratory bench. As an evolution of the TMA Master, it incorporates several hardware and software enhancements inspired by 3DHISTECH’s flagship TMA Grand Master, delivering improved precision, efficiency, and reliability.
Designed for pathology laboratories, biobanks, pharmaceutical research, and molecular diagnostics, the TMA Master II is a computer-controlled system that creates high-quality tissue microarray (TMA) blocks with 0.6, 1, 1.5, and 2 mm diameter cores. It can generate up to four identical TMA blocks, ensuring reproducibility for large-scale studies. Additionally, it includes an optional PCR cassette with four PCR tube capacity, allowing tissue sample extraction for molecular pathology applications.
Unlike conventional systems, the TMA Master II ensures superior precision and efficiency through features such as automated tool size and block height measurements, a high-resolution donor block camera, and digital slide overlay technology for precise tissue selection. With upgraded motors and tools from the TMA Grand Master, it operates at speeds of up to 250 cores per hour, making it one of the most efficient systems in its category.
Controlled by the latest TMA Control software, this system streamlines TMA block design, data management, and digital slide integration, ensuring accurate sample selection and documentation.
With its space-saving design, automation-driven precision, and optional molecular pathology capabilities, the TMA Master II is a powerful and cost-effective solution for laboratories seeking high-quality, reproducible TMA preparation in a compact system.
Key Features:
The Smallest Fully Automated Tissue Microarrayer
- Requires minimal bench space, making it an ideal solution for laboratories with limited room.
- Unlike larger systems, it provides high-throughput tissue microarray (TMA) block preparation without compromising laboratory space efficiency.
Fully Automated Control for Precision and Efficiency
- Reduces manual workload, minimizes human error, and ensures reproducible results.
- Many competing systems require manual intervention, while the TMA Master II fully automates TMA block creation for consistent, high-quality output.
High-Speed Operation (200-250 Cores per Hour)
- Saves time by processing high volumes of tissue cores efficiently.
- Faster than many alternative systems, enhancing lab productivity and reducing turnaround time for research and diagnostics.
New TMA Grand Master-Type Motors and Tools
- Provides greater durability, stability, and accuracy during sample extraction and core placement.
- Utilizes proven high-performance motor technology from 3DHISTECH’s flagship TMA Grand Master for superior mechanical reliability.
Automated Tool Size and Block Height Measurement
- Ensures consistent core dimensions and optimal block quality without manual calibration.
- Eliminates variability, improving the reproducibility of TMAs for high-precision research.
High-Resolution Donor Block Camera
- Enhances imaging accuracy for sample selection and documentation.
- Provides better visualization than standard systems, reducing the risk of errors in core placement.
Custom Recipient Block Design and Production
- Allows users to tailor block layouts for specific research needs.
- Offers greater flexibility compared to fixed-template systems, accommodating diverse experimental designs.
Ability to Create Up to Four Identical TMA Blocks
- Ensures sample consistency across multiple experiments, reducing the need for redundant tissue samples.
- Many systems require separate processing for duplicate blocks, whereas TMA Master II generates identical TMAs simultaneously.
Digital Slide Overlay for Precise Sample Selection
- Integrates digital pathology tools to accurately align donor tissue sections with recipient blocks.
- Reduces sample loss and improves targeting accuracy compared to manual selection methods.
Optional PCR Cassette with Four PCR Tube Capacity
- Supports tissue sample extraction for molecular analysis, expanding research applications.
- Many TMA systems lack integrated options for molecular pathology, making TMA Master II more versatile.
Advanced TMA Control Software for Seamless Workflow
- Automates TMA block design, sample tracking, and data management, saving time and improving reproducibility.
- Features real-time data saving and automated digital slide integration, unlike many competing systems that rely on manual data entry.
- Maximum Number of Blocks (Recipient and/or Donor): 5
- Core Diameter Options: 0.6 mm, 1 mm, 1.5 mm, 2 mm
- Maximum Number of Cores per Block:
- 6 mm: 558 cores
- mm: 286 cores
- 5 mm: 135 cores
- 0 mm: 84 cores
- Processing Speed: 200-250 cores per hour
- Ability to Create Identical TMA Blocks: Up to 4
- Automated Tool Size Measurement: Yes
- Automated Block Height Measurement: Yes
- Custom Recipient Block Design & Production: Yes
- Digital Slide Overlay for Tissue Core Selection: Yes
- Donor Block Image Recording: High-resolution camera for precise imaging
- Control Software: Latest version of TMA Control software
- Data Export Format: XLS
- Barcode Compatibility: 1D and 2D barcode reading
- Sample Designation: Uses MRXS digital slide and/or JPEG digital images
- PCR Cassette Capacity: 4 PCR tubes
- Tissue Sample Extraction for Molecular Analysis: Optional
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 38 x 24 x 29 cm
- Weight: 8 kg
Specifications
- Instrument Type: Fully automated tissue microarrayer
- Automation Level: Computer-controlled operation
- Application: Tissue microarray (TMA) block creation from human or animal tissue samples
- Laboratory Compatibility: Suitable for hospital pathology labs, research centers, biobanks, pharmaceutical companies, and toxico-pathology laboratories