Argonaut Technologies Introduces Benchtop Synthesizer for Pharmaceutical and Chemical Process Development.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 2002 Argonaut Technologies (Nasdaq:AGNT AGNT Association for Global New Thought AGNT Agent Table ) today introduced the Advantage Series(TM) Manual Chemistry Synthesizer synthesizer Machine that electronically generates and modifies sounds, frequently with the use of a digital computer, for use in the composition of electronic music and in live performance. 2050, a compact, easy-to-use benchtop synthesizer that enables individual process chemists to perform quick, exploratory, parallel reaction experiments at different temperatures. Sized and priced for individual use, the 2050 offers five reaction vessels with independent temperature control and powerful mixing. The Advantage Series Manual Chemistry Synthesizer 2050 is the first in a series of products from Argonaut designed to strengthen process chemistry in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries by providing better reaction analysis tools and information at each stage of development. "Process chemists can just walk up and use the Chemistry Synthesizer 2050 and try out reactions they're thinking about without programming anything or signing up for time on a shared instrument," said Howard D. Goldstein, Senior Vice President at Argonaut. "By allowing chemists to try out different reactions quickly, this product fills the gap that previously existed between the process chemist's imagination and the detailed programming required by larger, advanced parallel synthesis systems." The Manual Chemistry Synthesizer 2050 offers independent temperature control over five reaction vessels, the option of using fewer than all of the vessels if desired, a cold reflux head to recycle volatile reagents back to the reaction mixture, independent high-temperature reaction cut-offs for each vessel, and a sealed reaction environment for inert-gas experiments, prevention of external condensation, and safety. Powerful mixing motors ensure rapid and complete reagent mixing that prevents irreproducible "hot spot" reaction conditions and enables the use of solid or viscous viscous /vis·cous/ (vis´kus) sticky or gummy; having a high degree of viscosity. vis·cous adj. 1. Having relatively high resistance to flow. 2. Viscid. reagents. Unlike more complex systems, the 2050 does not require dedicated computer, peripheral operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. , programming, or plumbing. Chemists can simply punch in reaction temperatures on the keypad A small keyboard or supplementary keyboard keys; for example, the keys on a calculator or the number/cursor cluster on a computer keyboard. See programmable keypad. , watch their reactions proceed through the glass walls of their reaction vessels, and add reagents to reactions in progress through silicone septum septum /sep·tum/ (sep´tum) pl. sep´ta [L.] a dividing wall or partition. alveolar septum interalveolar s. caps that preserve the reaction environment. The Advantage Series(TM) Manual Chemistry Synthesizer 2050 offers these features and capabilities within a compact footprint that is no larger than a closed laboratory notebook. About Argonaut Argonaut Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of instruments, chemistry consumables, software, and services designed to accelerate and improve chemical development processes. The company's products enable chemists to increase productivity, reduce operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales , achieve faster time-to-market, and explore the increasing number of targets and chemical compounds available for drug and chemical development. Argonaut's products are used in more than 1,000 pharmaceutical, chemical, and academic laboratories worldwide. For more information, visit www.argotech.com. Forward-Looking Statements Statements included in this press release that are not historical in nature may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Examples of such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding new process chemistry systems or any new instruments or tools, any benefits for customers to be derived from new instruments or tools, and the ability of Argonaut's products to enhance chemical development or achieve market acceptance. Any such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and reflect Argonaut's judgment as of the date of this release. These and other risk factors are discussed in Argonaut's Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended December 31, 2001 filed on April 1, 2002, in its most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 filed on August 13, 2002, and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Argonaut disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements. The Company claims the protection of the Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Editor: photo available. Call media contact. |
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