Complete lab tools for all your research needs
For nearly 30 years, we have partnered with scientists to expand the boundaries of their research. Our microplate readers and software are the industry's most cited and have empowered life science researchers to advance protein and cell biology―breaking the barriers to novel, landmark discoveries.
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Single-mode plate readers
Evaluating microplate readers doesn’t have to be overwhelming. First consider your application needs, and if your budget is modest, a single-mode reader dedicated to your main application would be the most logical choice.
The three most common read modes in a single-mode microplate reader are absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence. Learn more about each detection technology and common applications here.
A single-mode microplate reader is a good starting point. However, an upgradeable multi-mode reader can address all your future lab needs.
Our multi-mode plate readers provide great flexibility and include absorbance, fluorescence and luminescence with configurable options for fluorescence polarization (FP), time-resolved fluorescence (TRF), FRET, and AlphaScreen. Upgradeable modules are also available including western blot, cell imaging, and fast kinetics with injectors.
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Customer Breakthroughs
Ionic Transport Assays uses the SpectraMax i3 reader to study drug candidate-induced cardiotoxicity in stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes.
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Find an extensive collection of application notes, research, and technology related to microplate reader assays for cell counting, neurite outgrowth, GPCRs, ion channels, and stem cell research.
3D Cell Models
Development of more complex, biologically relevant, and predictive cell-based assays for compound…
Cell Migration Assays
The movement or migration of cells is often measured in vitro to elucidate the mechanisms of…
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) is a method used to quantitatively detect an antigen…
Neurite Outgrowth
Neurite outgrowth is assessed by the segmentation and quantification of neuronal processes. These…
GPCRs and Ion Channels
GPCRs (G protein-coupled receptors) are the largest protein family, with between 600 and 1000…
Stem Cell Research
Stem cells provide researchers with new opportunities to study targets and pathways that are more…
Protein and Nucleic Acid Detection
Our application notes demonstrate the quantitation of nucleic acids and protein in a microplate…
Cell Counting
Here we discuss the various methods and techniques used to assess proliferation, cytotoxicity, or…
Patch Clamp Electrophysiology
Every cell expresses ion channels, but the most common cells to study with patch-clamp techniques…
Cellular Imaging
Whether the demand is for a high-content and high-throughput or a simple-to-use system, our <a…
Industry-leading acquisition and analysis software
SoftMax® Pro Software is the most published microplate reader control and data analysis software. If you’re in a GMP/GLP lab, our SoftMax Pro GxP Compliance Software helps you achieve FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
SoftMax Pro Software
The most published microplate reader control and data analysis software with preconfigured protocols and custom assay workflows.
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Meet FDA guidelines in GMP/GLP labs with the most secure data acquisition and analysis software to achieve full FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
Learn moreMicroplate Validation Plates
The SpectraTest Validation Plates provide automated, comprehensive, and traceable validation of optical performance of our microplate readers.
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Ensure ongoing compliance of your Molecular Devices microplate readers and be audit ready with our IQ/OQ/PM validation and compliance services.
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Most wonderful instrument to work with, less issues technically and easiest software to analyze.
- Joshi Vasa, Dr. Reddys Labs Ltd.