--- title: SeqGen Blog (13) description: (13) --- - [MARKETPLACE](https://seqgen.com/marketplace/) - [CAREERS](https://seqgen.com/careers/) - [TERMS & CONDITIONS](https://seqgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/POL_011-Rev.A_Terms-and-Conditions-of-Sales-for-Products-and-Services.pdf) - [ISO 9001 CERTIFICATE](https://seqgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SeqGen-Final-Cert_2026-2029.pdf) - [SALES INQUIRY](https://seqgen.com/sales-inquiry/) - [SERVICE REQUEST](http://seqgen.com/service-request/) - [TESTIMONIALS](https://seqgen.com/testimonials/) [![SeqGen](https://seqgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/seqgen_logo.png)](https://seqgen.com/) - [SeqMo Rewards](https://seqgen.com/seqmo-rewards/) - [HOME](https://seqgen.com/) - [ABOUT US](https://seqgen.com/about-us/) - [Our History](https://seqgen.com/about-us/our-history-2/) - [Our Engineers](https://seqgen.com/about-us/our-engineers/) - INSTRUMENT MODEL - [LC/MS](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/) - [Sciex 3000 system](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/api-3000/) - [Sciex 3200 system](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/api-3200/) - [Sciex 4000 system](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/api-4000/) - [Sciex 4500 system](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/api-4500/) - [Sciex 5500 system](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/api-5500/) - [Sciex 6500 system](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/api-6500/) - [LC systems](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/lc-systems/) - [DNA Analyzer](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/dna-analyzer/) - [ABI 3100](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/dna-analyzer/abi-3100/) - [ABI 3130/3130XL](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/dna-analyzer/abi-3130-3130xl/) - [ABI 3500/3500XL](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/dna-analyzer/abi-3500-3500xl/) - [ABI 3730/3730XL](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/dna-analyzer/abi-3730-3500xl/) - [Real-Time PCR](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/real-time-pcr/) - [ABI 7300/7500](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/real-time-pcr/abi-7300-7500/) - [ABI 7900](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/real-time-pcr/abi-7900/) - [Thermal Cyclers](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/thermal-cyclers/) - [ABI 2720](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/thermal-cyclers/abi-2720-2/) - [ABI 9700](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/thermal-cyclers/abi-9700/) - [ABI 9800](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/thermal-cyclers/abi-9800/) - [Liquid Handler](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/liquid-handler/) - [Tecan Freedom Evo](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/liquid-handler/tecan-freedom-evo/) - [Microplate Reader](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/microplate-reader/) - [Coming Soon](https://seqgen.com/instrument-models/microplate-reader/) - [SALES](https://seqgen.com/sales/) - [SERVICE](https://seqgen.com/service/) - [CONTACT](https://seqgen.com/contact/) - [BLOG](https://blog.seqgen.com) - [HOME](http://seqgen.com/) - [ABOUT US](https://seqgen.com/about-us/) - [Our History](https://seqgen.com/about-us/our-history-2/) - [Our Engineers](https://seqgen.com/about-us/our-engineers/) - INSTRUMENT MODEL - [LC/MS](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/) - [Sciex 3000 system](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/api-3000/) - [Sciex 3200 system](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/api-3200/) - [Sciex 4000 system](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/api-4000/) - [Sciex 4500 system](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/api-4500/) - [Sciex 5500 system](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/api-5500/) - [Sciex 6500 system](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/api-6500/) - [DNA ANALYZER](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/dna-analyzer/) - [ABI 3100](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/dna-analyzer/abi-3100/) - [ABI 3130/3130XL](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/dna-analyzer/abi-3130-3130xl/) - [ABI 3500/3500XL](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/dna-analyzer/abi-3500-3500xl/) - [ABI 3730/3730XL](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/dna-analyzer/abi-3730-3500xl/) - [REAL-TIME PCR](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/real-time-pcr/) - [ABI 7300/7500](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/real-time-pcr/abi-7300-7500/) - [ABI 7900](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/real-time-pcr/abi-7900/) - [THERMAL CYCLERS](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/thermal-cyclers/) - [ABI 2720](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/thermal-cyclers/abi-2720-2/) - [ABI 9700](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/thermal-cyclers/abi-9700/) - [ABI 9800](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/thermal-cyclers/abi-9800/) - [LIQUID HANDLER](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/liquid-handler/) - [Tecan Freedom Evo](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/liquid-handler/tecan-freedom-evo/) - [SALES](https://seqgen.com/sales/) - [SERVICE](https://seqgen.com/service/) - [CONTACT](https://seqgen.com/contact/) - [SERVICE REQUEST](https://seqgen.com/service-request/) - [SALES INQUIRY](https://seqgen.com/sales-inquiry/) - [BLOG](https://blog.seqgen.com/) - [TESTIMONIALS](https://seqgen.com/testimonials/) - [ISO 9001 CERTIFICATE](https://seqgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SeqGen-Final-Cert_2026-2029.pdf) ## [Prolong the Life of Your Machine with Preventative Maintenance](https://blog.seqgen.com/prolong-the-life-of-your-machine-with-preventative-maintenance) 20 April 2016 Your sequencer is a lot like a car. It requires regular routine maintenance to ensure that all of the moving parts are working like they should be.  And just like a car, if you take care of your machine and perform regular maintenance, you can expect it to run properly for many years to come. A coverage plan from SeqGen comes with one preventative maintenance visit per year; however, you can perform some of these functions yourself. To assist you, we’ve listed a few of the common problems and errors that can be avoided with preventative [Read More](https://blog.seqgen.com/prolong-the-life-of-your-machine-with-preventative-maintenance) ## [4 Benefits of Using a Third Party Service Provider](https://blog.seqgen.com/4-benefits-of-using-a-third-party-service-provider) 13 April 2016 [![](https://blog.seqgen.com/hubfs/DFGEKH.jpg)](https://blog.seqgen.com/4-benefits-of-using-a-third-party-service-provider) Protecting your sequencer or qPCR is no laughing matter. For many labs, the smallest problem can cause days of downtime. Although it is impossible to avoid all of these issues, a coverage plan with SeqGen will minimize downtime so you can get back to your samples. [Read More](https://blog.seqgen.com/4-benefits-of-using-a-third-party-service-provider) ## [Worried About Continuing Maintenance on your 3130 or 7900HT?](https://blog.seqgen.com/worried-about-continuing-maintenance-on-your-3130-or-7900ht) 06 April 2016 [![](https://blog.seqgen.com/hubfs/ABI-3130xl-DNA-Sequencer.jpg)](https://blog.seqgen.com/worried-about-continuing-maintenance-on-your-3130-or-7900ht)   --- #### We’ve got you covered. Starting in January of 2017, ThermoFisher/Life Technologies has announced that they will no longer service the ABI 3130 or 3130xl Genetic Analyzers. Their plans for the continuing maintenance of the 7900HT will also follow suit in the next couple of years. If you have one of these machines, you’ve probably already gotten something from ThermoFisher stating that you will have to upgrade to new technology, like it or not. [Read More](https://blog.seqgen.com/worried-about-continuing-maintenance-on-your-3130-or-7900ht) ## [Is Your Lab Equipment Properly Protected?](https://blog.seqgen.com/is-your-labs-equipment-properly-protected) 31 March 2016 [![](https://blog.seqgen.com/hubfs/Helix-placeholder.png)](https://blog.seqgen.com/is-your-labs-equipment-properly-protected) Equipment downtime is the worst. Work backs up, your lab is losing money and on top of it all, you’re just plain bored. With so many moving parts, these complex machines need routine maintenance to ensure they are in proper working condition. If you don’t have an adequate coverage plan on your equipment, it could mean many more down days for your lab. [Read More](https://blog.seqgen.com/is-your-labs-equipment-properly-protected) ## [Does Your Sequencer Still Think It's Spring Break?](https://blog.seqgen.com/does-your-sequencer-still-think-its-spring-break) 22 March 2016 [![](https://blog.seqgen.com/hubfs/Yellow_Light.png)](https://blog.seqgen.com/does-your-sequencer-still-think-its-spring-break) It’s that time of year again. The grey clouds are parting and the sun is poking its head out at long last. Spring break is here, and for a lot of people, that means turning your sequencer off for a while. But what happens when you return to your lab with a nice tan, ready to work, and your sequencer wants a little more time off? Instead of starting up normally, your machine won’t connect to the computer, and all you see is that flashing yellow light. We usually see this error in couple different instances.        --- [Read More](https://blog.seqgen.com/does-your-sequencer-still-think-its-spring-break) ## [CRISPR: Changing the Game of Genetics](https://blog.seqgen.com/crispr-changing-the-game-of-genetics) 03 March 2016 [![](https://blog.seqgen.com/hubfs/Screen_Shot_2016-03-03_at_2.46.47_PM.png)](https://blog.seqgen.com/crispr-changing-the-game-of-genetics) You’ve probably heard of [CRISPR](http://gizmodo.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-crispr-the-new-tool-1702114381) technology and the promises it holds for the field of genetics. Although scientists have been working with genomes for some time now, this new tool has been predicted to transform the future of biology, and this breakthrough is getting a lot of media hype now for its potential uses. It allows scientists to edit genomes with extremely increased accuracy and flexibility. [Read More](https://blog.seqgen.com/crispr-changing-the-game-of-genetics) ## [Don't Know What To Do With Your Old Equipment? We'll Take It!](https://blog.seqgen.com/dont-know-what-to-do-with-your-old-equipment-well-take-it) 02 March 2016 [![](https://blog.seqgen.com/hubfs/3730.jpg)](https://blog.seqgen.com/dont-know-what-to-do-with-your-old-equipment-well-take-it) Need a way to fund new equipment? Don't stress, we’ll buy your old equipment! [Read More](https://blog.seqgen.com/dont-know-what-to-do-with-your-old-equipment-well-take-it) ## [Words From Our Clients](https://blog.seqgen.com/words-from-our-clients) 19 February 2016 [![](http://www.seqgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/SG-Logo-Retina1.png)](https://blog.seqgen.com/words-from-our-clients) Here at SeqGen, customer happiness is the highest priority. In efforts to ensure we are performing at the highest level of customer service, a series of testimonials were executed to evaluate client case studies. The following is one company's testimonial of their service with SeqGen. [Read More](https://blog.seqgen.com/words-from-our-clients) ## [We Want your Old Equipment!](https://blog.seqgen.com/we-want-your-old-equipment) 17 February 2016 SeqGen, purchases used 3130’s and 3730’s and we want to make it worth your effort.Receive a **FREE** iPhone 6 when we purchase your old equipment. We can help you earn a return on your investment or help fund your new equipment. Give us a call to determine the value of the equipment (877) 561-3002. [Read More](https://blog.seqgen.com/we-want-your-old-equipment) ## [Love Your 3130? Keep it!](https://blog.seqgen.com/love-your-3130-keep-it) 17 February 2016 We at SeqGen realize that the 3130 equipment is soon approaching obsolescence with Life Technology/Thermofisher, but we plan to maintain this Genetic Analyzer well into the future. Our experienced engineers are among the best in the industry and our customers rave about the value they receive from us. Please feel free to give us a call or [complete this form.](http://seqgen.com/go/3130/index.html) We will make sure to get a quote out to you immediately. 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