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Turning Problems Into Possibilities

Garbage Out, Repurposing In The carbon footprint of life sciences and biotech industries can be reduced by up to 80% by redeploying the equipment depending on its residual value and the customer needs. A waste plan is critical to sustaining this positive initiative. For the global life sciences market, savings on carbon fees as well as direct benefits to the customer can be as much as $2 billion annually. Circular Surplus Asset Management (CE-SAM) can be a business game-changer if it is integrated as part of an organization’s strategy. It is this premise that makes REUZEit a key contributor to long-term sustainability. The Circular Economy The REUZEit End-of-Life Asset Solutions platform establishes best practices for using, repurposing, and disposing of biotech and pharmaceutical equipment to control costs, reduce risk, and improve efficiency. Reclaiming medical equipment has an important role in lowering medical costs and reducing the carbon footprint of healthcare. Using recovered medical equipment generates less solid waste and helps to reduce pollution caused by the extraction and processing of raw materials. Also, when products are recycled, less energy is used for manufacturing, and fewer pollutants are emitted. This is the power of Reclaim, Reuse, Repurpose when done correctly. It’s what we call the “Lifecycle Extension.” Good for Business, Good for Sustainability, Good for the Earth When businesses reuse and redistribute equipment, they get the most out of their investment, maximizing productivity while also maximizing our planet’s precious resources. We provide the online solution and marketplace for businesses to search and redeploy their excess assets. Every time we REUZEit, we replace the need to strip, build, and buy new while also slowing the rate of manufacturing waste and pollution to manageable levels. That’s good for business, good for sustainable growth, and good for the earth. There is an estimated 40% of medical equipment in developing countries that is no longer in use due to a lack of parts or service. Breakdowns can occur at any stage in a complex system of medical equipment recycling, resulting in a mismatch between aims and usability. The lack of adequate medical devices and the impact on health outcomes in low-income countries especially are becoming more apparent as countries assess their health systems' capabilities in response to a global pandemic. A supply chain that assures access to high-quality, safe, and dependable medical equipment is important to sustaining these health systems. Every time we REUZEit, we replace the need to strip, build, and buy new while also slowing the rate of manufacturing waste and pollution to manageable levels. That’s good for business, good for sustainable growth, and good for the earth. Together, with our global clients, REUZEit provides a physically executed active platform connecting big industry players together to redistribute equipment, recovering capital from surplus equipment, extending the useful lifespan of our equipment and our natural resources. As we build the future Circular Economy, we can reduce barriers of entry to support redistribution models and innovation in the developing world, reduce waste of valuable-but-toxic materials, and we’ll establish an economy that makes full use of the things we build. Keeping a piece of equipment in use, either by redeploying within the company or selling in the used market, reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 23.1 times compared to recycling. The GHG emissions reduction from reusing just one metric ton of equipment is the equivalent of: Powering almost 32 households for one year Removing over 57 passenger cars from the road for 1 year Planting 4,361 tree seedlings and growing for 10 years The coronavirus pandemic impacted not only healthcare around the world, but there are now an estimated 500,000 young people aged 16-24 who are out of work. Instead of propping up declining, polluting industries, we can benefit our planet and our future generations by investing in more green jobs. Young adults are often being taught, and given career advice on, jobs that likely will not exist a decade from now. Instead, we could be training them to succeed in a sustainable, circular economy while at the same time ensuring the future health of our planet. Keeping medical devices in circulation for as long as they are viable will relieve the massive amounts of medical waste produced daily and drive a circular economy. Someday, future generations will look back to now and say, “This is when industries began redistribution. This is when we finally changed our wasteful habits for a real solution; a circular economy to sustain our planet.” “Last Life” equipment cannot be rehabilitated and is headed to the landfill despite our best efforts, unless someone rescues it. Up-cyclers, movie props, museums, artists…find one piece to take home, and you’ve made an impact! Of the most recognized End-of-Life options for e-waste, recycling generates the least amount of greenhouse gases that fuel climate change and expand companies’ carbon footprint. Up to 566 times lower emissions compared to placing that equipment in a landfill! What about individuals? What can we do to pitch in and help save the Earth? There are plenty of things you can do every day to help reduce your carbon footprint to make a less harmful impact on the environment. By purchasing reusable and recycled materials, consumers can help close the recycling circle, and encourage our neighbors to do the same. For more information or to Join this REUZE Revolution, please visit us at  www.REUZEit.com

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The Most Popular Mass Spectrometry Equipment from REUZEit

Mass spectrometry equipment, similarly to most other pieces of laboratory assets, is undeniably expensive. Amazingly, most laboratories end up throwing their units in a landfill once they break or slow down, rather than purchasing a perfectly functional, reconditioned unit for a fraction of the retail price. Read on for REUZEit’s most select pieces of mass spectrometry equipment, and browse the website to view our full array of reconditioned lab equipment.  Q-TOF Tandem Mass Spectrometer The Q-TOF is a water synapt spectrometer which combines a conventional quadrupole front end with an orthogonal time-of-flight final stage (TOF), offering both electrospray and nanoelectrospray ionization modes for a range of uses. It flaunts highly precise mass measurement capabilities to determine elemental composition and increase specificity to identify any unknowns. With its high full scan sensitivity, this piece of mass spectrometry equipment can be used for comparative metabolomic global profiling, which calls for the maximum amount of information available from a sample. Interested researchers can purchase the Q-TOF online for $11,000, or apply for financing for as low as $223.26 per month.  Parker Balston Nitrogen Generation System The Parker Balston Nitrogen Generation System is capable of converting compressed air into 95% to 99.5% pure nitrogen. It’s a fully engineered nitrogen generator with maximum ease-of-use; users simply connect a compressed air supply to the nitrogen generator inlet, connect the generator’s power supply to a nearby outlet, and the nitrogen purifying process is ready to start. This nitrogen generation system runs for $4,200 on the REUZEit website, though financing is available for U.S. buyers for as low as $89.39 per month.  Premium Mass Spectrometry Equipment: Thermo Scientific LTQ Orbitrap Velos For top-of-the-line mass spectrometry equipment, the LTQ Orbitrap Velos offers both pinpoint mass accuracy and ultra-high resolution via the Orbitrap mass analyzer. Thanks to the mass accuracy of this unit, the speed and condence of identification in complex samples is effectively increased by reducing false positive identification. Furthermore, the ultra-high resolution provides analytical certainty by enabling molecular weight determination for intact proteins, not to mention in-depth analyses of isobaric species. The LTQ Orbitrap Velos also has a new HCD cell with improved efficiency for better quantification of certain peptides, including applications which require Tandem Mass Tags (TMT). Lastly, the Electron Transfer Dissociation (ETD) produces insightful information to be used in sensitive PTM analyses. The unit currently runs for $45,995 on the REUZEit website, with financing available starting at $929.29 per month. Browse REUZEit’s Extensive Catalogue of Used Lab Equipment Let’s face it, investing in laboratory equipment for your scientific research is a necessary cost. Luckily, we’re committed to providing you with options that you can fit into your budget. Money saved on one product can be used to finance another resource that is just as important to your progress. Whether you’re searching for innovative chemistry lab equipment or looking to replace broken lab equipment, REUZEit offers low-cost solutions that work as hard as you do. Browse the best surplus and gently used biotech and pharmaceutical equipment on the market! Check out our USA-based store or our European-based store to shop discount laboratory equipment.

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REUZEit’s Most Specialized Lab Equipment for Liquid Handling

Thanks to the combined efforts of our equipment users, Keystone Users, and ClearPartner specialists, REUZEit hosts a wide range of lab equipment for liquid handling from some of the most reputable brands. From automated liquid handlers and pipettors to cost-effective plate sealers, we cater to nearly every facet of liquid handling. Check out REUZEit’s preferred lab equipment for liquid handling, and visit our website for more details on the specifications and condition of these items.  Cynvenio Liquid Biopsy Automated Cell Platform v1.2 Cynvenio’s LiquidBiopsy Platform is a top-tier automated liquid handler, and an innovative step in the realm of lab equipment for liquid handling. Its design allows for simplified isolation, enumeration, and molecular analysis of rare cells and cfDNA from whole-blood samples with high target cell recovery and optimal purity. With these capabilities, the LiquidBiopsy Platform can allow for downstream molecular characterization of rare cells by leveraging next-gen sequencing such as FISH and IHC. It’s a great piece of lab equipment for liquid handling on a budget and flaunts high CTC capture rates, which prove crucial in applications of patient monitoring. Thanks to the proprietary Cynvenio “sheath flow chip,” patient monitoring applications are able to be supported.  Axygen PlateMax Semi-Automated Plate Sealers HS-1120 Next, the PlateMax Semi-Automatic Plate Sealer by Axygen is a fitting piece of lab equipment for liquid handling within a low-to-medium sized throughput laboratory. Its differentiating factor is its versatility - the PlateMax can use most plate types for assay, PCR, or storage applications, and is able to seal a similarly wide range of plate heights. Users will have no trouble navigating the convenient control panel, which is used to set sealing parameters. Additionally, sealing operations are automated so that results remain consistent. The unit can adjust sealing temperatures between 100 and 190 degrees Celsius, with three compatible plate types: standard assay, deep well storage, and PCR. The PlateMax is currently listed for $2,399 on the REUZEit site, which can be paid off monthly for as little as $51.06.  Premium Lab Equipment for Liquid Handling: Thermo Scientific Versette The Versette 6 Position Stage Automated Liquid Handle is both compact and versatile, able to fit an extensive variety of research lab types. Users can choose between 96 or 384-channel pipetting heads and reap the benefits of user-friendly programming, alongside consistent performance. Thermo Scientific’s Versette unit is geared towards a range of liquid handling applications, including high-throughput immunoaffinity sample preparation. Furthermore, it is able to support 960348 plate replication and stamping, as well as serial dilution processes. It is currently listed on the REUZEit website for $9,499 with financing available for as low as $202.17 per month, with its high cost reflective of its numerous applications.  Browse REUZEit’s Extensive Catalogue of Used Lab Equipment Let’s face it, investing in laboratory equipment for your scientific research is a necessary cost. Luckily, we’re committed to providing you with options that you can fit into your budget. Money saved on one product can be used to finance another resource that is just as important to your progress. Whether you’re searching for innovative chemistry lab equipment or looking to replace broken lab equipment, REUZEit offers low-cost solutions that work as hard as you do. Browse the best surplus and gently used biotech and pharmaceutical equipment on the market! Check out our USA-based store or our European-based store to shop discount laboratory equipment.

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REUZEit’s Most Popular Cell Counting and Sorting Equipment

Cell counting and sorting equipment is a significant expense for most laboratories. However, these lab assets are often tossed aside once they start to accumulate some wear and tear. Whether you’re assessing cell viability, counting the cells in a sample, or determining cell health, make the most out of your heavy appliance purchases by browsing REUZEit’s most popular cell counting and sorting equipment.  Thermo Scientific CW3 Cell Washer The CW3 Cell Washer by Thermo Scientific is an automated centrifuge able to hold up to 24 tubes per run. The unit conveniently allows users to save time by using pre-set programs while in “automatic” mode, offers the option to either run 12 or 24 rotors at a time, and has a clear, user-friendly digital display. Currently, the CW3 Cell Washer is one of REUZEit’s most popular and affordable cell counting and sorting equipment options at just $6,750.00, with financing available for as low as $144 per month.  Beckman Coulter Multisizer 3 Coulter Counter The Multisizer 3 Coulter Counter comes equipped with particle detection and a wide cell size range of 0.4 to 1,200 um. Due to its flexibility for a number of routine applications, this cell counter is commonly used for cell and particle analysis in laboratories across the world. It also features a number of aperture choices, automatic detection of aperture blockages, and is capable of overlaying data obtained from apertures. Furthermore, this unit hosts a revamped signal processing system with extended dynamic range and less noise to assist with small particle detection. It’s currently priced at $11,700.00, with financing available for as low as $240 per month. Premium Cell Counting and Sorting Equipment: GE Healthcare Xuri Cell Expansion System (laptop included) For a top of the line cell harvester to assist in your lab efforts, the GE Xuri Cell Expansion System W25 offers an automated expansion environment for the growth of cell therapies up to 25L to be used in research, process development, and manufacturing procedures.  The unit has a closed system to lessen any risk of cell contamination, and achieves high cell densities through automated perfusion protocols. This closed system allows for gentle mixing and aeration for the culture so that high densities can be achieved, all while minimizing contamination risk. It uses UNICORN software, a program which hosts remote operating and monitoring abilities, to maintain firm control over cell harvesting processes. The purchase includes a laptop with the UNICORN software already downloaded. As one of REUZEit’s premier pieces of cell counting and sorting equipment, this unit runs for $46,000.00 full price, with financing available for as low as $929.39 per month. Browse REUZEit’s Wide Array of Cell Counting and Sorting Equipment Let’s face it, investing in laboratory equipment for your scientific research is a necessary cost. Luckily, we’re committed to providing you with options that you can fit into your budget. Money saved on one product can be used to finance another resource that is just as important to your progress. Whether you’re searching for innovative chemistry lab equipment or looking to replace broken lab equipment, REUZEit offers low-cost solutions that work as hard as you do. Browse the best surplus and gently used biotech and pharmaceutical equipment on the market! Check out our USA-based store or our European-based store to shop discount laboratory equipment.

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Molecular Biology Equipment to Support Your Research

Your next molecular biology equipment purchase doesn’t have to be shiny and new. In fact, we at REUZEit host a vast selection of used lab equipment that has been repurposed and discounted for the benefit of our buyers. Concerning the molecular biology space, we offer a range of DNA sequencers, PCRs, and purification systems to assist with your ongoing research efforts.  Ion Torrent 7467 Personal Genome PGM System This fan-favorite DNA sequencer utilizes semiconductor sequencing tech with elements of biochemistry so that chemical information can be translated into digital data, which renders sequencing marginally easier while making your lab all the more accessible. The natural sequencing chemistry used by the Ion PGM System is a cost-effective process, as it eliminates any need for high-priced optics and complex chemistries for DNA extension measurements. Sequencing results are typically produced within three to seven hours, as the PGM System utilizes real-time sequencing detection with rapid turnaround time. All in all, it’s a suitable piece of molecular biology equipment for affordable sequencing of small genomes and targeted panels. The Ion Torrent 7467 PGM System usually runs for $4,500, but is currently 50% off at only $2,250. Financing for U.S. purchases is available for as low as $50 per month as well.  Perkins Elmer GeneAmp PCR System 9600 The GeneAmp PCR System flaunts a programmable heating and cooling block meant for rapid temperature control of PCR samples. By doubling the amount of DNA molecules generated by the Polymerase Chain Reaction, the product effectively mimics the natural DNA replication process with incredible accuracy. This piece of molecular biology equipment is currently priced at $299 on the REUZEit website. Along with its cost-effectiveness, this PCR system offers a handful of other features:  Cycle time reproducibility Thin microamp reaction tubes deliver efficient heating High-speed heating and cooling of PCR samples Molecular Biology Equipment Best-Seller: BenchPro 2100 Purification System Thermo Scientific’s DNA Purification System is an automated device geared towards high-quality purification for large-scale plasmid DNA. It exhibits a yield and purity superior to other systems on the market and functionally minimizes both hands-on labor and risk for human error. It does this by cutting the tedious 22-step process of traditional plasmid purification down to a few easy steps, with a quick five-minute setup. Since the device is automated, users only need to assemble the Reagent Tray and Cell Liner on the Waste Tray, add 125-ml of  culture to the Cell Liner, and load the Purification Card into one of the instrument slots. Once setup is finished, the purification process is ready to start. This piece of molecular biology equipment currently runs for $9,975 on the REUZEit website, with financing available for as low as $202.46 per month.  REUZEit: The All-in-One Solution for Used and Surplus Lab and Pharmaceutical Equipment Let’s face it, investing in laboratory equipment for your scientific research is a necessary cost. Luckily, we’re committed to providing you with options that you can fit into your budget. Money saved on one product can be used to finance another resource that is just as important to your progress. Whether you’re searching for innovative chemistry lab equipment or looking to replace broken lab equipment, REUZEit offers low-cost solutions that work as hard as you do. Browse the best surplus and gently used biotech and pharmaceutical equipment on the market! Check out our USA-based store or our European-based store to shop discount laboratory equipment.

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