Eppendorf AG has licensed patents covering gradient technology for thermal cyclers to Agilent Technologies, including US patent Nos. 6,767,512 and 7,074,367. Eppendorf utilizes the technology in its Eppendorf Mastercycler® pro gradient, Mastercycler nexus gradient and Mastercycler ep realplex models.

Eppendorf AG, based in Hamburg, Germany, develops, produces and distributes instruments and consumables for the Life Science research industry. Additional information is available at    www.eppendorf.com

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