Delivering reduced hands-on time, more consistent results and higher sample throughout

Oxford, UK, 24^th September.

OGT, a leading global provider of genomic research and diagnostic solutions today unveiled next-generation sequencing (NGS) automation capabilities across its SureSeq™ NGS portfolio, compatible with the Hamiton NGS STAR Line. The latest advancement in OGT’s ongoing SureSeq investment, these automated workflows help laboratories optimise resources and deliver turnaround time targets.

Rising sample volumes are putting clinical research labs under pressure. Maintaining consistent throughput while managing labour-intensive library preparation is a growing bottleneck, one that OGT has addressed head-on. Developed in close collaboration with laboratory partners and workflow specialists, automation-enabled SureSeq workflows remove manual intervention at the most time-consuming stages of NGS library preparation, supporting high-throughput processing across multiple sample types.

The result: A faster, more consistent process for NGS results without additional resource burden.

“NGS automation is essential for high-volume labs to get the most out of their NGS analysis," said Adrian Smith, CEO of OGT. "By removing labour-intensive manual steps, labs can dramatically increase capacity, improve reproducibility and consistency allowing them to focus their teams where it matters most."

Combined with OGT’s wide range of haematological malignancy-focused SureSeq NGS panels, including the recently launched SureSeq Myeloid MRD Plus NGS Panel, SureSeq solutions give clinical research labs the throughput and confidence to extract clear, comprehensive genomics insights at scale.

For more information about SureSeq NGS workflows and OGT's genomics solutions, please visit: www.ogt.com

For further information, please contact:

Oxford Gene Technology, Unit 5, Oxford Technology Park, 4A Technology Drive, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1GN, United Kingdom

T: +441865 856800

E: [email protected] ; W: www.ogt.com ; Twitter: @OxfordGeneTech

Editor’s notes

About OGT

OGT, a Sysmex Group company, is a leading global provider of clinical and diagnostic genomic solutions that are created for scientists by scientists - including CytoCell^®, CytoSure^® and SureSeq™ ranges of FISH, microarray and NGS products. The company is dedicated to creating products that enable researchers and clinical decision makers to reach the right care decisions for each patient, every time. OGT strives to unlock the future of genetic clinical care with a commitment to working in partnership with its customers - not only by sharing its expertise of 30 years at the forefront of genetic endeavour, but also by working closely with scientists to understand their unique challenges, and to customise its approach to meet their exact needs. Dedicated to improving clinical care, OGT believes that through partnership—together—we’ll achieve more.

For more information on the Company, please visit our website at www.ogt.com

CytoSure^®, SureSeq™ and myProbes^®: For Research Use Only, not for use in diagnostic procedures. CytoCell^®: Some products may not be available in your region.

About Sysmex Corporation

Sysmex Corporation, headquartered in Kobe, Japan, is a global leader in in vitro diagnostics. Since its foundation in 1968, Sysmex has focused on diagnostics as the core of its business, and today, it supports the health of people in over 190 countries and regions worldwide. Sysmex continues to innovate in diagnostics, and to collaboratively create unique values in the areas of personalized medicine and novel treatments, under its long-term vision of "Together for a better healthcare journey." Through its unique technology, solutions, and co-creation with various partners, Sysmex delivers new value and addresses the universal desire of people to live longer and healthier lives. For more information about Sysmex, please visit www.sysmex.co.jp/en/.

* "Healthcare journey" is a trademark of Sysmex Corporation, registered in Japan.

About Hamilton

Hamilton For more than 75 years, Hamilton Company has been a global life sciences leader in the design and manufacturing of precision measurement devices, automated liquid handling platforms, and sample management solutions. Headquartered in Reno, Nevada, with key manufacturing and R&D affiliates in Bonaduz, Switzerland, Franklin, Massachusetts, and Timisoara, Romania, Hamilton serves the scientific community through a robust network of sales and support offices worldwide.

Hamilton's expertise spans across liquid handling, process analytics, robotics, and automated storage, providing the foundational tools necessary for groundbreaking scientific research and clinical discovery. By combining the best-quality materials with skilled workmanship and a lifelong commitment to ISO 9001-certified precision, Hamilton ensures the highest level of performance and reliability. Hamilton remains dedicated to driving innovation and satisfying the evolving needs of laboratories across the globe, maintaining a steadfast focus on quality and customer success.