Shenzhen China, November 15, 2022 - The 24th China Hi-Tech Fair (hereinafter referred to as the CHTF) was held in Shenzhen, China on November 15. With the theme of "Sci-Tech Reform Drives Innovation, Sci-Tech Innovation Empowers Development", the CHTF highlighted strategic emerging and sunrise industries, and showcased cutting-edge technologies, innovative products, and up-to-date equipment with Chinese intellectual property rights.

In the fair, MGI, a world-leading provider of core tools and technology for life science, showcased its latest technological breakthroughs, including DNBSEQ-G99 mid-to-low-throughput gene sequencer, DNBSEQ-E25 miniaturized gene sequencer, MGISTP-7000 automated sample transfer processing system, and DNBelab-D4 digital sample preparation system.

The origin of life lies in genes. Gene sequencers, a pivotal tool that helps decrypt our life, bear on the central pillar of life science industry. As one of the fastest sequencers of its kind with mid-to-low-throughput in the world, DNBSEQ-G99 sequencer played an important role in supporting China CDC in performing the whole genome sequencing of the virus strain, contributing to the discovery and tracing of the first imported case of Monkeypox in China in September. In response to such public health needs in whole-genome sequencing, targeted sequencing, and metagenomic sequencing for the detection of pathogenic microorganisms, MGI remains committed to developing convenient and efficient automated platforms for the monitoring and early-warning of public health crises.

DNBSEQ-G99, the mid-to-low-throughput gene sequencer

Based on its proprietary DNBSEQ technology, MGI has developed a wide range of systems covering low, medium, and high throughputs. Among them, E-series gene sequencers are versatile ones that can promptly respond to urgent demands for sequencing special samples in different application scenarios.

DNBSEQ-E25, the flagship product in the E-series, is a portable, accessible, and user-friendly model that features a data throughput 5 times higher than its traditional peers. Built on the newly designed self-luminous biochemical system, DNBSEQ-E25 has upgraded its sequencing system, flowcells and testing kits, making genetic sequencer easier to operate, faster and more portable.

DNBSEQ-E25 miniaturized gene sequencer

MGI has developed an extensive product portfolio, covering the whole process of sample pre-processing, automated nucleic acid extraction and automated pipetting workstations.

In addition to sequencers, MGI also presented its automated MGISTP-7000 sample transfer processing system, a gap-filling product for the sequencing industry. It is an instrument specially designed for the automated sample transfer processing system. The multi-purpose machine is capable of the recapping, decapping and automated liquid transfer of conventional virus sample tubes as well as blood collection, lyophilisation and fecal collection tubes. MGISTP-7000 contributed to such international sports events as the 2021 World Figure Skating Championships and the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

MGISTP-7000 automated sample transfer processing system

In addition, DNBelab-D4 on display is a digital sample preparation system that prepares samples from DNA to DNB on a single sample prep card. At the same time, the system integrates the quantitative function, which can automatically quantify after the preparation of DNB without manual quantification. DNBelab-D4 is mainly used in high-throughput sequencing library preparation, including the metagenomic sequencing of unknown pathogens and COVID-19 traceability sequencing.

DNBelab-D4, the digital sample preparation system

With the theme of "Sci-Tech Reform Drives Innovation, Sci-Tech Innovation Empowers Development", this High-Tech Fair serves not only as a platform that showcases the latest scientific and technological achievements but also as a wind vane that indicates future trends in science and technology. MGI provides more than 80 countries and regions with sequencers and other powerful automated instruments. Looking ahead, MGI will continue to leverage its advanced technology and innovations to facilitate the development of life science.

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