Hermes Biomaterials provides hardware and consumable accessories that attach to the Bio‑Rad PDS‑1000/He™ gene‑gun to improve particle flow control, delivery precision, and transformation efficiency in plant cell biolistic experiments.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Researchers using the Bio‑Rad PDS‑1000/He™ gene‑gun often encounter low transformation efficiency and inconsistent results, leading to wasted reagents and extended experimental timelines.
Solution
Hermes Biomaterials offers a suite of hardware and consumable accessories that attach to the PDS‑1000/He™ system to improve particle flow control and delivery precision. Their Flow Guiding Barrel (FGB) restructures the particle stream, while custom‑sized gold particles and larger‑diameter stopping screens provide more uniform dosing and reduced material waste. The company also supplies troubleshooting and consulting services to help users optimize protocols and achieve reproducible outcomes. By integrating these components, labs can increase biolistic delivery efficiency, lower resource consumption, and accelerate gene‑editing workflows in plant cells.
Target Audience
Primary customers are plant biotechnology and academic research laboratories that perform gene‑editing or transgene delivery using the Bio‑Rad PDS‑1000/He™ gene‑gun.
Features
- Flow Guiding Barrel (FGB) attachment that boosts delivery efficiency and consistency for the PDS‑1000/He™ gun
- Monodisperse gold particle size variety pack (200 nm
- 2 µm) with precise size distribution for optimal cargo loading
- Stopping screens (SS‑01) with larger diameter and mesh openings designed to work with the FGB for improved particle flow
- Consulting and troubleshooting services to tailor biolistic protocols and resolve performance issues
- Compatibility with existing Bio‑Rad equipment, requiring no additional major hardware investments