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In modern molecular biology, genomics, proteomics and biopharmaceutical research, rapid and reliable sample quantification is essential. Laboratories are under constant pressure to increase throughput, minimise sample waste and ensure confidence in downstream applications. For many scientists, one technology has become synonymous with fast, accurate nucleic acid and protein quantification: the Thermo Scientific NanoDrop range of microvolume spectrophotometers.
Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) is pleased to announce that the Thermo Scientific NanoDrop range is now available directly across the UK and Ireland, providing customers with streamlined access to one of the most trusted spectrophotometry platforms in life science research. Currently available with 28% off, giving you significant savings on a trusted solution. Importantly, customers can also benefit from comprehensive servicing and maintenance support through Labserve, the specialist service division within the SLS Group. Learn more about Labserve here.
For laboratories seeking dependable performance alongside expert local support, this partnership delivers a complete solution.
The NanoDrop name has become a benchmark in laboratories worldwide thanks to its innovative microvolume technology. Unlike traditional spectrophotometers requiring cuvettes and larger sample volumes, NanoDrop instruments can quantify DNA, RNA and protein using as little as 1–2 µL of sample. This significantly reduces sample consumption whilst delivering results in seconds.
At the heart of the technology is the patented sample retention system, which uses surface tension to create a measurement column between optical surfaces. The result is a simple “pipette, measure and wipe” workflow that eliminates the need for consumables such as cuvettes or capillaries, helping laboratories improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
The Thermo Scientific NanoDrop portfolio offers solutions tailored to a broad range of applications and laboratory requirements. Browse the range here.
For laboratories requiring advanced analytical capability, the NanoDrop Ultra series provides full-spectrum UV-Vis analysis with integrated intelligence features designed to identify and correct for sample contaminants. Acclaro Sample Intelligence technology helps users gain greater confidence in sample purity and concentration, supporting more reliable downstream applications such as PCR, qPCR, sequencing and cloning workflows – saving time and money.
The NanoDrop Ultra models are particularly valuable in high-demand research environments where sample quality can directly impact experimental success. Integrated software tools, intuitive touchscreen operation and optional fluorescence capabilities make the system ideal for cutting-edge genomic and molecular biology laboratories seeking both performance and workflow simplicity.
For high-throughput laboratories, the NanoDrop Eight microvolume spectrophotometer delivers exceptional productivity by enabling simultaneous measurement of eight samples in under 20 seconds. This capability makes it especially attractive for busy academic research centres, pharmaceutical laboratories and biotech facilities processing large sample numbers daily.
The NanoDrop Eight combines speed with advanced contaminant detection capabilities, helping laboratories reduce the risk of downstream assay failures while improving reproducibility and laboratory efficiency. Its broad wavelength range and flexible application support also extend its usefulness beyond nucleic acid quantification into wider analytical applications.
Meanwhile, the NanoDrop Lite Plus offers a compact and cost-effective entry point into trusted NanoDrop technology. Designed for essential nucleic acid and protein quantification, the Lite Plus provides the accuracy and reproducibility laboratories expect from the NanoDrop brand in a simplified format.
Its small footprint and standalone operation make it an excellent solution for teaching laboratories, smaller research groups, shared facilities and quality control environments where ease of use and rapid measurements are priorities. Despite its simplicity, the NanoDrop Lite Plus maintains the core advantages of microvolume sampling and rapid analysis that have made the NanoDrop platform so widely adopted.
What truly differentiates the NanoDrop platform is not simply its speed or convenience, but the confidence it gives scientists in their data. Across the scientific community, NanoDrop instruments are recognised for enabling fast, reproducible measurements when used correctly and maintained properly. Researchers consistently value the platform’s ability to support demanding workflows while simplifying routine quantification tasks.
By bringing the NanoDrop range directly to customers across the UK and Ireland, Scientific Laboratory Supplies is strengthening its commitment to providing laboratories with access to world-leading scientific technologies backed by expert support and service.
Crucially, customers purchasing through SLS also gain access to servicing, maintenance and technical support through Labserve, part of the wider SLS Group and support from our trained Life Science team. This provides laboratories with a trusted local partner capable of supporting instrument performance throughout its operational lifetime. From preventative maintenance and servicing through to ongoing technical assistance, customers can be confident their investment remains fully supported long after installation.
In today’s fast-moving research environment, laboratories need more than just instrumentation. They need reliable supply partners, responsive service support and technologies capable of delivering accuracy, speed and operational efficiency.
The Thermo Scientific NanoDrop range, now available through Scientific Laboratory Supplies and fully supported by Labserve, delivers exactly that - empowering scientists across the UK and Ireland to work smarter, faster and with greater confidence in every measurement. You can find further information here.
Contact the Life Science team at Scientific Laboratory Supplies to find out more today: [email protected].
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