Maurice was designed to provide unparalleled ease of use and to substantially reduce the amount of user interface required, saving time and cost, and increasing productivity and throughput. This instrument is based on microfluidics (all solutions are in the cartridges) which is critical to achieving these objectives. In addition, multiple components used in the iCE3 fluid path were incorporated directly into the Maurice cartridge, including the 4-port switch valve, associated transfer lines and port fittings, the waste tank and waste line for bulk, the waste vial for the capillary, as well as the electrodes. Finally, Maurice requires less sample material which reduces costs as well.
