Get Ultra-Fast Plate Reads in Just 5 Seconds – Without Losing Precision

Accurately detect 0.8 µL reaction volumes and automate your PCR workflow with the GeneScanner – built for high-throughput genotyping.

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GeneScanner – Fast, Sensitive & Fully Automated PCR Plate Reading

The GeneScanner is a high-throughput PCR plate reader built to maximize speed, precision, and workflow efficiency. With full-field CCD scanning and support for ultra-low volumes, it delivers accurate fluorescence detection in seconds – while automating every step from plate loading to data capture.

  • Ultra-fast scanning – reads full plates in just 5 seconds per filter
    High sensitivity – detects fluorescence from as little as 0.8 µL reaction volumes
    Fully automated workflow – plate loading, scanning, unloading, and barcode reading in one process
    Supports all major formats – 96, 384, and 1536-well plates
    Multi-channel detection – up to 6 dyes across the full visible light spectrum
    Touchscreen control & integrated software – simplifies protocol setup and monitoring
    Barcode tracking included – ensures full sample traceability
    Compact & energy-efficient design – saves bench space and reduces power consumption

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PRODUCT SUPPORT OPTIONS

Our instruments are built for peak performance, durability and exceptional reliability. To ensure they continue operating at their best, we offer a range of support services – available whenever you need them.

SPARES & SUPPORT KIT

Maximise performance with tailored training and a Spares & Support Kit, designed to keep your instrument running smoothly. With first-line remote engineer access and essential spare parts, you can perform routine maintenance as required. Plus, benefit from cost savings with an exclusive discount on your Annual Contract.

ON-SITE ENGINEER SUPPORT

For advanced assistance, our expert engineers provide on-site support to keep your instrument performing at its best. With industry-leading service and rapid response times, we help you maintain efficiency and reliability when it matters most.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The MagC 9600 and MagC 384 instruments are compatible with a variety of magnetic bead-based nucleic acid extraction kits, providing flexibility for different protocols. The plug-and-play design means the instruments do not require air or water hook-ups, making them simple to install and operate right out of the box.

The MagC DNA extraction instruments are suitable for extraction DNA from a wide range of biological samples, including leaf, seed, animal tissues, blood, fungi, bacteria, and cultured cells.

The MagC 9600 can process up to 96 samples per run, MagC 384 can process up to 384 samples per run, both completing the extraction process in just 25-30 minutes.

The system is easy to set up following our step-by step user manual and mag pro extraction reagent manuals. The instruments have easy to use, touch screen iintuitive interfaces and a range of pre-loaded programs. The plug-and-play design means the instruments do not require air or water hook-ups, making them simple to install and operate right out of the box.

The instrument is equipped with a built-in UV lamp and an external HEPA filter with an independent airflow channel, effectively minimizing the risk of cross-contamination. The hands-free operation reduce manual error and contamination risk and improves purity and consistency.

The robust and compact design minimizes maintenance requirements, ensuring consistent and long-lasting performance. The instruments are offered with a Spares and Suuport Kit can be provided with first-line remote engineer access and essential spare parts, so that you can perform routine maintenance as required. For advanced assistance, our expert engineers provide on-site support to keep your instrument performing at its best.

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MEET OUR TEAM

Steve AsquithManaging Director
Steve began his career in the Genetics Division of GlaxoSmithKline, as part of the team establishing GSK’s high-throughput core genotyping laboratory. Steve joined KBioscience when it was first founded in 2002 and was a key driver in taking the company from a small start-up to a multi-national service laboratory, quickly growing the company’s revenue to over $7.5M p.a. Following the acquisition of Kbioscience by LGC in 2011, Steve was appointed Global Director of Operations for LGC Genomics, responsible for over 100 staff in Europe and N. America, successfully elevating the genotyping products and service business. Steve held a crucial leadership role until he left in 2016. In 2017 Steve joined forces with John Holme to create 3CR Bioscience, a new company with a mission to deliver outstanding, customer-focused genotyping products with innovation and affordability at its core.
Dr. John HolmeTechnical Director

John joined KBioscience shortly after it was founded, in 2003, and became Head of Technical Development, building the company’s genotyping and DNA extraction product portfolio and service delivery until 2011 when it was acquired by LGC. Post-acquisition, John was appointed Head of Technical Group for LGC Genomics, in charge of all Research & Development and Technical Support activities for the company. In this role John continued to build on the high-quality products and services provided to the companies growing customer base.

During the 19 years John has worked in commercial R&D, he has co-invented numerous highly successful products including PACE®, ProbeSure, KASP™, KlearKall, KlearGene, KlearAmp and KlearTaq™, creating breakthrough offerings in genotyping and extraction and generating huge revenues for the companies he has worked in. In 2017, he joined forces with Steve Asquith and started 3CR Bioscience. John is dedicated to developing outstanding, innovative genotyping products and providing the very best technical support to customers globally.

Dr. Nisha JainOperations Director

Nisha has been innovating since the start of her career at Geneform Technologies developing Iso-thermal Genotyping Technologies. Nisha joined KBioscience in 2008, as Senior R&D Scientist and key account Technical Support Scientist, developing KASP and Klearkall performance and coinventing two further versions of KASP.

Nisha has more than 15 years’ experience working in molecular biology and genotyping technologies, with extensive experience in the areas of R&D, Quality Assurance and Customer Technical Support. She has technically assisted many giants of the industry with their protocol development and troubleshooting and continues to deliver high-quality support and guidance. In 2018, Nisha joined 3CR Bioscience as Operations Director where she continues to develop PACE and ProbeSure for an increasing range of applications, and to grow 3CR Bioscience’s new product pipeline. Nisha is dedicated to developing outstanding, innovative genotyping products and providing the very best technical support to customers globally.

Nazma SaffinGeneral Manager
For 20 years Nazma Saffin has worked and gained extensive expertise within the genotyping sector. Working at Kbioscience and then LGC, she has held operational leadership posts responsible for manufacturing and laboratory services. With experience of ISO 9001 implementation, production scale up and LEAN operations, Nazma has successfully led highly profitable production departments. Joining 3CR Bioscience in 2022, Nazma is committed to delivering operational excellence.
Greig PollandAutomation and Support Manager

Greig is a hands-on automation specialist and team leader with a strong background in laboratory and industrial automation. He has spent over 25 years developing, installing, and supporting automated systems that transformed laboratory workflows. During this time, Greig worked closely with scientists and engineers to tailor automation solutions for genotyping and molecular biology, an experience that sparked his lasting passion for combining technology with practical science.

Since then, Greig has built on that foundation through leadership roles where he leads automation and support operations. He’s known for being approachable, commercially minded, and deeply committed to helping teams and customers get the best from their technology.

Whether managing a complex automation rollout or helping a customer troubleshoot in real time, Greig brings a thoughtful, collaborative approach that keeps people ,not just machines, at the centre of what he does.