Merck Millipore wins design award for Muse Cell Analyser

Merck Millipore has earned a 2012 red dot product design award for its Muse Cell Analyser, which was launched last year.

An expert jury for the prestigious German design competition awarded the prize to Merck Millipore's device based on its innovation, functionality, ergonomics, longevity, appearance, ecological compatibility and manufacturing approach.

The product allows researchers to carry out real-time quantitative assessment of cell concentrations, cell health, apoptosis and cell cycles, providing comparable accuracy and precision to traditional cytometry instruments.

As such, it is able to offer benefits such as faster and more accurate decision-making, greater workflows productivity and expanded insight into cell health.

John Sweeney, head of the life sciences business of Merck Millipore, said the device "incorporates key attributes such as novel, intuitive software, touch screen interaction, speed and a low cost platform that our research customers were seeking when analysing cell lines within the laboratory".

Earlier this month, the company announced the appointment of Andrew Bulpin as its new head of process solutions, succeeding the retiring Jean-Paul Mangeolle.