About Us
Paraytec is a UK based scientific instrument company designing, developing and manufacturing the award winning range of ActiPix™ detectors.
Our patented ActiPix™ technology is an advanced detection method for UV-Vis absorbance measurement, using capillaries in conjunction with sophisticated optics and active pixel area sensors. The detectors work with low volume syringes, capillary electrophoresis and nano- and capillary-LC systems. The result is a powerful detection of precious samples across a wide dynamic range.
We work closely with endusers to develop customised solutions to their applications needs. We also work with third party instrument vendors looking to benefit from the superior performance of UV area imaging over conventional capillary detection methods. These are usually in the form of OEMs or Licensing Agreements.
Our applications can be classified into two types, capillary based or area imaging. Capillary based applications include multiplexed capillary electrophoresis (CE), nano-liquid chromatography (nano-LC), capillary LC and process analytical technology. Area imaging applications include diffusion monitoring, monitoring of transport processes through cell membranes and UV detection for lab-on-a-chip.
Customer endorsements
“I have been using ActiPix™ for more than two years, since the early stage of its development. From the beginning, it became clear to me that this miniature detector provides exceptional flexibility which is crucial when solving complex analytical problems. ActiPix™ enables UV monitoring of multiple sections of single capillaries and in parallel channels. This greatly enhanced throughput and resolution of biochemical assays carried out in the ‘lab-on-capillaryŠ’ format. For example, it was straightforward to set up protocols for the assessment of substrate specificities of different enzymes. Velocities of species originating from anywhere within the capillary could precisely be measured facilitating this way comprehensive analysis of the in-capillary reactions and separations. I was astonished to see how easy it was to connect ActiPix™ to standard analytical instruments. I have no doubts that, due to its unique features, ActiPix™ will act as an ‘enabling technology’ to support future research endeavours in the broad field of bioscience.”
Pawel Ł. Urban, Isotope Laboratory, Faculty of Biology, University of Warsaw, Poland
"The ActiPix™ D100 is the perfect system for us. The extremely high sensitivity, ease of use and direct potential for high throughput made it hugely attractive and directly relevant to our application in microcapillary biocatalysis."