HELMED®

Automated IFA processor

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Modular. Versatile. Enhanced.

HELMED® –
The all-in-one system for flexible diagnostic routines

Quick change between

IFA and BLOT

Maximum flexibility

through modular architecture

Perfect control

of temperature & humidity.

Automated

with precision

Operation of up to 3 devices

via a computer.

The HELMED® system makes your routine diagnostics future-proof and efficient. IFA or BLOT analyses can be bundled into a compact workflow with one device – individually adaptable with modular accessory kits such as the HTC module.

The combination of powerful hardware, intelligent software design and maximum upgrade freedom ensures a practical laboratory experience that is up to any challenge.

Internal production & standards

HELMED® – in-house development, guaranteed quality

Designed and manufactured to international standards. The optional HTC module optimizes the IFA environment by controlling and maintaining a constant temperature and humidity.

HELMED® is an independent development by AESKU® and is produced entirely on site. All components, modules and software come directly from a single source – for consistently high quality and reliable service.

Product order number:

HELMED® Automated IFA Processor
REF.HEL-1000

HELMED® Automated IFA Processor
REF.HEL-1000.US

Humidity Temperature Control Kit
REF.HTC-1001

Product overview

HELMED®
at a glance

All-in-one architecture
One device, two technologies: IFA and BLOT
Plug & Play modularity
HTC incubation control and BLOT upgrade kit for maximum adaptability
Cost-efficient & sustainable
Minimal sample requirement from 50 µL, reduced reagent consumption and no plastic tips required
Automatic precision
Patented, innovative 3-needle system and three independent rings for accelerated and precise processes
Digital traceability
Barcode-based traceability for samples and assays (minimizes transmission errors)
Intelligent software guidance
Clear software guidance with step-by-step loading assistant, real-time process tracking and flexibly programmable protocols
Global & reliable
Reference system in over 40 countries; development and production entirely at AESKU®

HELMED® performance data

Tests per run

Substrates per pass

Conjugates per run

Slide

Sample identification

Our services

HELMED® –
Support and Service

As a user, you benefit from our AESKU promise: Competent support with personal contacts, quick delivery of reagents and replacement parts, proactive software updates and practical training.

Integration

Seamless connection for consistent laboratory processes

HELMED® offers direct LIS integration and can be connected to the HERA® middleware. The Infotool software allows all modules, samples and image data to be managed in a central interface – for complete digital traceability and efficient processes.

Technology

Automated workflows and modular customization for all laboratory requirements

The HELMED® system combines automated step-by-step workflows with integrated process monitoring and troubleshooting for smooth processes. The flexible protocol programming enables individual adaptations – from combination assays. Thanks to the modular architecture, IFA and BLOT can be operated alternately. The HTC module ensures optimum temperature and humidity conditions for consistently precise results.

Application

Optimized for high sample diversity and variable processes

The HELMED® system is aimed at routine diagnostic laboratories, research facilities and specialized medical laboratories with regularly changing requirements and a high need for process flexibility and sample diversity.

Intelligent. Compact. User-friendly.

HELMED® – developed for real laboratory routine

Our systems are developed from practice for practice. HELMED® combines state-of-the-art automation with intuitive operation: compact dimensions, minimal sample and reagent quantities and an integrated barcode scanner for error-free identification. Even complex routines such as IFA and BLOT can be carried out alternately and efficiently – for maximum precision with minimum effort.

Specifications

HELMED®
IFA system

The HELMED® IFA system combines high sample capacity with intelligent workflow design. In the compact 4×4 format, up to 20 slides from four different tests and substrates can be processed in a single run – quickly, efficiently and reproducibly.

Thanks to its open architecture, HELMED® supports slides from various manufacturers and formats and offers freely programmable protocols for individual processes. Whether screening or titration: all steps are automated and reliably controlled – including precise dilution series.

The HTC edition ensures stable humidity and temperature – ideal for demanding IFA incubations without the risk of drying out. The result: constant and reliable reproducibility, even for complex analyses.

Designation	Specification
Sample capacity IFA:	Up to 190
Sample identification:	Integrated multi-type barcode reader for sample recognition and identification
IFA slide capacity:	Up to 20 slides
IFA test capacity:	Up to 4 different tests with 4 different substrates and 4 different conjugates per run
Support for samples and reagents:	Customized racks for multiple formats
Standard size of the sample rack tubes:	11 – 13 mm diameter and 55 – 100 mm height
Dimensions:	75 x 64 x 58 cm
Weight:	29 kg