Next-Gen Capillary Electrophoresis Technology in Development at Helena Laboratories

Helena Biosciences Europe and Helena Laboratories USA have been collaborating to redefine clinical capillary electrophoresis with the up-and-coming V8 UltraCE analyzer. Designed for superlative productivity and precision, the V8 UltraCE includes advanced buffer chemistries, a new shorter, narrower capillary array, and an innovative LED+deuterium light source to deliver exceptional resolution, signal clarity, and noise reduction. NanoCell technology, active cooling, and superior capillary recovery add to the ability of V8 UltraCE to produce faster, more reproducible separations across runs. Capillary-to-capillary data characteristics are unparalleled.

Helena engineers and scientists are also loading the V8 UltraCE with powerful sample management capabilities, laboratory track connectivity, generous sample tube handling with Max UltraCE, integrated cap piercing and sample agitation for whole blood hemolysates, and versatile multi-buffer operation. V8 UltraCE delivers a high throughput capacity that can handle complex sample workload needs throughout the day with superior efficiency and reproducibility.

The developers didn’t stop there. The user interface has been re-imagined to provide intuitive navigation, enhanced trace display, and easier interpretation and reporting. Features like automated buffer replenishment, buffer bottle purging, and high-capacity waste recovery collection also add operational convenience. Automated, in-place capillary recovery and conditioning extends capillary lifespan and the revolutionary capillary design makes capillary replacement, when necessary, as easy as plug-and-play.

The V8 UltraCE is poised to become the must-have system for capillary electrophoresis. Preview it at Helena Laboratories Booth# 1515 at ADLM 2026 Clinical Lab Expo.