Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS)
Discover what’s next in life science innovation with Molecular Devices at the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 2026. As the industry accelerates toward more human-relevant models, AI-powered discovery, and next-generation therapeutic modalities, we’re leading the way with technologies that help you confidently explore complex biology and make breakthrough decisions faster.
Join us in Booth 2108 at the Thomas Michael Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston, MA. This flagship event convenes over 7,000 researchers and innovators shaping the future of laboratory automation — and we’re proud to stand alongside our Danaher operating companies to show how our collective capabilities help you move from insight to innovation. Together, we see a way to improve drug-candidate success rates by 25%.
At SLAS, Molecular Devices will showcase integrated solutions that accelerate discovery across 2D, 3D, and advanced biological models; harness AI/ML for deeper insights; and deliver the automation and throughput today’s science demands.
ImageXpress® HCS.ai High-Content Screening System
For What's Next: Imaging an entire 384-well plate for 3D volumetric analysis within 25 minutes.
The ImageXpress® HCS.ai High-Content Screening System delivers high-quality imaging and analysis to help you generate the data you need—effortlessly. Fully configurable and upgradeable as your research evolves, the system supports a wide range of 2D and 3D cell assays and leverages AI for deeper insights. Empower your team with high-definition images, robust quantitative outputs, and intuitive workflows that illuminate complex biology.
SpectraMax® i3x and SpectraMax® iD5e Multi-Mode Microplate Readers
For What’s Next: Maintaining 3-day cell viability up to 2x higher in microplate-based assays*
Accelerate discovery with flexible, high-performance detection. The SpectraMax® i3x and SpectraMax® iD5e deliver unmatched versatility—from routine assays to advanced applications including TR-FRET, HTRF®, fluorescence polarization, and Western blot detection. Precision optics, intuitive software, and upgradeable features ensure the systems grow with your workflows. Both include SoftMax® Pro Software with 200+ ready-to-run protocols and built-in compliance tools for GxP labs.
QPix® Flex™ Microbial Colony Picker
For What’s Next: Achieve >99% picking accuracy and reclaim up to 8 hours per run.
The QPix® FLEX system brings new intelligence and efficiency to microbial workflows. This compact, chamber-ready workcell integrates plating, streaking, liquid handling, and >99% accurate colony picking—freeing your team from manual bottlenecks. A 20 MP color and white-light imaging system detects subtle morphology and pigmentation cues that other systems miss, training new users in under an hour and giving labs back up to 8 hours per run. Dual-mode tip flexibility supports both sterile, contamination-controlled environments and sustainable high-throughput work. With integrated 2D barcode scanning and structured metadata capture, every plate, pick, and downstream decision stays fully traceable.
CellXpress.ai® Automated Cell Culture System
For What's Next: Boosting in-house organoid production by up to 25 times compared to culturing cells by hand.**
The CellXpress.ai® cell culture system brings confidence and consistency to automated cell culture, enabling scientists to make key decisions sooner, reach milestones faster, and reduce failed experiments. By standardizing culture and passaging workflows across diverse organoid and cell types, the system supports more reliable, human-relevant model generation—fueling better experimental outcomes and accelerating what’s next in discovery.
IN Carta® Image Analysis Software
For What's Next: Turning images into insights with powerful AI and an easy-to-use interface.
IN Carta® Image Analysis Software uses advanced AI to transform complex biological images into interpretable results—fast. User-friendly workflows support analysis across 2D, 3D, and 4D experiments, while the Custom Module Editor enables highly customized protocols for even the most challenging assays. Quickly visualize, review, and interact with your data. Let IN Carta software manage the complexity so you can stay focused on discovery.
Be sure to attend our short course and tutorial:
Short Course
Title: Mastering 3D Cell Culture: A Practical Toolbox from Research to High Throughput
Date & Time: Sunday, February 8, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST
Presenters: Angeline Lim, PhD, Dennis Plenker, PhD, Hilary Sherman, Timothy Spicer, PhD
Tutorial
Title: Connecting High-Throughput Organoid Workflows to Actionable Results Through AI-Driven Automated Cell Culture and Endpoint Analysis
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. EST
Presenter: Aaron Risinger
*By using the SpectraMax iD5e Multi-Mode Microplate Reader with SpectraMax® aer Gas Mixer, delivering incubator-like environmental control directly inside the reader.
**Based on a comparison of what a single FTE could generate over 19 days vs. the CellXpress.ai system.