Current leaders of next-generation sequencers are: 1. Genome Analyzer (Illumina/Solexa) 2. SOLiD system (LIFE/ABI) 3. 454 Life Sciences (Roche) As far as I can tell Genome Analyzer is a clear leader in academic laboratories which are the dominant costumers here. Affymetrix is the strongest player in the gene expression area (array) and a new complaint filed by ILMN on May 4 targets AFFX' HT array plate and scanner products including the recently launched GeneTitan System.
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