Cytiva™ is a global leader in life science technologies, providing the tools and expertise that support protein science, bioprocessing and molecular research worldwide. John Morris Group is the Authorised Distributor for the ÄKTA™ protein purification range and Amersham™ molecular imaging platforms to academic customers across Australia and New Zealand including lab-scale ÄKTA start, ÄKTA GO and ÄKTA pure systems (all UNICORN™ software controlled), the ImageQuant™ 800 and Typhoon™ imagers, and associated columns and consumables backed by dedicated regional support.
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Technical Applications for Cytiva in Australia and New Zealand
The ÄKTA range covers every stage of the laboratory purification workflow:
- ÄKTA start touchscreen-driven, stand-alone system for teaching and entry-level purification, with pre-loaded method templates and optional Frac30 fraction collection.
- ÄKTA GO compact, modular system for routine bench purification, with integrated UV, conductivity, temperature and pressure monitoring, and room to expand as workflow needs grow.
- ÄKTA pure the fully configurable platform for multi-technique workflows (affinity, ion exchange, HIC, SEC), available in 25 L, 25 M (multiwavelength UV) and 150 L configurations.
Why Source Cytiva from John Morris Group?
- Authorised Distributor for Australia and New Zealand - for Cytiva ÄKTA chromatography systems and Amersham molecular imaging platforms, serving universities, medical research institutes and government research organisations.
- Cytiva technical support continues - Field Applications Specialists remain available during and after the transition, working alongside John Morris Group.
- Demonstrations, installation and training - in-laboratory demos of any ÄKTA system, plus installation, commissioning and UNICORN software operator training.
- Columns, consumables and spare parts - the full range of ÄKTA-compatible consumables, including HiTrap™ and HiScreen columns, tubing kits, valves, sample loops, UV flow cells and Amersham imaging consumables.
- Over 70 years of scientific instrumentation expertise - founded in 1951, with nationwide offices, qualified service engineers and ISO 9001 certified operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Cytiva products are available through John Morris Group?
Lab-scale ÄKTA chromatography systems - ÄKTA start, ÄKTA GO and ÄKTA pure - with associated columns and consumables, plus Cytiva's Amersham molecular imaging platforms, the ImageQuant 800 and Typhoon, and their consumables.
What are the main differences between ÄKTA start, GO and pure?
ÄKTA start suits teaching and entry-level purification, with a touchscreen display and predefined methods. ÄKTA GO is a compact, modular system for routine bench purification. ÄKTA pure is the most configurable system, with flow rates up to 150 mL/min and full UNICORN software for complex, multi-technique workflows.
Will Cytiva still provide technical support after the transition?
Yes. Cytiva Field Applications Specialists will continue to be available during and after the transition, working with John Morris Group to ensure continuity of supply and minimise disruption.
Do you supply consumables and spare parts for existing ÄKTA installations?
Yes the full range, including prepacked HiTrap and HiScreen columns, tubing kits for ÄKTA pure, GO and start, valves, sample loops, superloops, UV flow cells, pH electrodes and O-ring kits.