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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.
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.
Learn moreFind an extensive collection of application notes, research, and detection technology related to microplate reader assays and applications including ELISAs, western blots, and protein and nucleic acid detection.
Fluorescence polarization (FP) is a technique that is widely used to monitor binding events in…
Learn about our high-content imaging systems and analysis software solution that facilitate…
Learn about TRF and TR-FRET (HTRF) detection and kinase assays, cellular signaling pathways,…
Learn about absorbance detection and ELISAs, nucleic acid and protein quantitation, and…
Learn about fluorescence detection and cell viability and nucleic acid quantification…
Learn about luminescence detection and dual luciferase reporter gene, GPCR, and BRET…
Learn about western blotting, a popular technique used for protein detection and quantitation.
ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) is a method used to quantitatively detect an antigen…
Our application notes demonstrate the quantitation of nucleic acids and protein in a microplate…
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.
The most published microplate reader control and data analysis software with preconfigured protocols and custom assay workflows.
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Learn moreThe SpectraTest Validation Plates provide automated, comprehensive, and traceable validation of optical performance of our microplate readers.
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We love the i3x for its exquisite adaptability to different assays run in the laboratory. There are just a few simple steps necessary to exchange the cartridges and adopt the machine to our daily needs.
— Jakub Swiercz, iTeos Therapeutics