Description | Unlimited breadth of user-upgradeable application modules expands research capabilities.
The SpectraMax® i3x Multi-Mode Microplate Reader measures absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence with available upgrades including western blot, cell imaging, and fast kinetics with injectors plus Unlimited breadth of user-upgradeable application modules expands research capabilities.
The SpectraMax® i3x Multi-Mode Microplate Reader measures absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence with available upgrades including western blot, cell imaging, and fast kinetics with injectors plus additional detection modes.
With the SpectraMax® MiniMax™ 300 Imaging Cytometer, industry-leading SoftMax® Pro Software, and user-configurable detection modules, the reader provides you with the ability to explore cellular pathways and protein expression on one microplate reader.
User-configurable applications -
User-configurable detection modules expand the reader’s detection capabilities to include AlphaScreen, Time-Resolved Fluorescence, HTRF, fast kinetics with injectors, western blot detection, and more.
No-stain cell analysis -
The StainFree™ Cell Detection Algorithm for brightfield cell segmentation enables cell counting and confluency measurement without destructive stains, simplifying the cell counting workflow.
Multi-channel functionality -
Two fluorescence detection channels on the MiniMax cytometer enable the analysis of cell viability or cell toxicity assays, including ratiometric assays like live-dead and transfection efficiency.
Cellular pathway analysis -
Cell confluence and cell viability imaging, western blot analysis, and quantitation of nucleic acids and protein, can be captured on one reader.
Other features and benefits include:
- Capture flash assays with ease
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Reduce background noise
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Increase fluorescence performance
... Read More | Automated pipetting ensures consistent performance over multiple assay conditions on a microplate.
The FlexStation® 3 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader measures absorbance, fluorescence intensity, fluorescence polarization, luminescence, and time-resolved fluorescence. Programmable liquid handling Automated pipetting ensures consistent performance over multiple assay conditions on a microplate.
The FlexStation® 3 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader measures absorbance, fluorescence intensity, fluorescence polarization, luminescence, and time-resolved fluorescence. Programmable liquid handling allows for perfectly timed, automated biochemical and cell-based assays. The reader adds up to three transfers of assay reagents from a 96- or 384-well source plate to enhance assay design using integrated fluidics.
Onboard pipettor -
Integrated 8-channel or 16-channel pipettor increases assay flexibility by transferring reagents from 96 or 384 distinct wells in a source plate to the read plate.
Optimal assay excitation -
Dual monochromators allow users to target the optimal assay excitation and emission wavelengths and eliminate the need to change expensive band pass filters between experiments.
Low volume applications -
SpectraDrop™ Micro-Volume Microplate offers a high-throughput solution for low volume measurement, accelerating sample preparation time and increased productivity in DNA, RNA and protein research.
Robot integration -
The FlexStation 3 reader can be integrated with all leading partner robots and with our out-of-the-box automation solution for savings on up-front integration time and resources.
Other features and benefits include: -
- Enable more assay conditions
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Automate pipetting
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Validate your reader
... Read More | The SpectraMax® i3 Multi-Mode Detection Platform comes with standard spectral absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence detection. Additionally, user-installable options allow the SpectraMax i3 System to grow with your changing application needs to fulfill and go beyond the standard reader The SpectraMax® i3 Multi-Mode Detection Platform comes with standard spectral absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence detection. Additionally, user-installable options allow the SpectraMax i3 System to grow with your changing application needs to fulfill and go beyond the standard reader applications, protecting your intial investment. As new assays are developed or your needs change, simply add a cartridge or the SpectraMax® MiniMax™ Imaging Cytometer option as opposed to buying a brand new system.
Features - User-Upgradeability Expand the 3-mode base system with additional application cartridges for FP, HTRF®, AlphaScreen® assays, and cellular imaging
- SpectraMax® MiniMaxTM Imaging Cytometer simplifies complex imaging workflow by visualizing cell morphology changes on top of well-based intensity readings
- Spectral FusionTM Illumination delivers a high-powered, full spectrum light source for increased fluorescence performance across the entire excitation range
- Expanded Dynamic Range: sophisticated engineering delivers optimal sensitivity and maximizes signal range
- SoftMax® Pro Microplate Data Acquisition & Analysis Software: Industry-leading SoftMax Pro Software streamlines complex data analysis with over 140 built-in protocols, effectively eliminating the need for additional software. Additional tools for regulatory compliance are included in SoftMax Pro GxP Software
... Read More | Dual monochromators increase performance and assay flexibility.
The SpectraMax® M Series Multi-Mode Microplate Readers measure UV and visible absorbance, fluorescence, luminescence, fluorescence polarization, TRF and HTRF. Standard features include a cuvette port, spectral scanning in 1 nm Dual monochromators increase performance and assay flexibility.
The SpectraMax® M Series Multi-Mode Microplate Readers measure UV and visible absorbance, fluorescence, luminescence, fluorescence polarization, TRF and HTRF. Standard features include a cuvette port, spectral scanning in 1 nm increments, and up to six wavelengths per read. These robust readers have been placed in labs from Antarctica to the International Space Station.
With optimized reagents, validation tools, and industry-leading SoftMax® Pro Software, they provide consistent performance.
Patented optimization - The patented AutoPMT optimization of the SpectraMax M5 reader adjusts the fluorescence detector to each sample well's concentration and normalizes the raw data, extending the dynamic range of assays.
IQ/OQ/PM Services - Qualify Molecular Devices microplate readers in GLP or GMP environments with our IQ/OQ/PM Services to preserve the documentation of services in a compliant format that can be accessed remotely.
Validation tools - Extensive suite of validation tools reduces the cost and time of validation by 50% as compared to using multiple platforms to collect and analyze data.
Compliance software - SoftMax Pro GxP Software extends data acquisition and analysis solution into regulated laboratories working under GMP, GLP, and 21 CFR Part 11 for secure electronic records.
Other features and benefits include: - - Assay flexibility
- Better absorbance accuracy
- Increased throughput
... Read More | Z-height focusing is enabled for fast top- and bottom-reads for all read modes. By performing Z-height optimization, a lens is adjusted to address low volumes or varied well geometry.
Eliminate manual gain adjustment -
The detection cartridge utilizes an energy intensity optimization technique Z-height focusing is enabled for fast top- and bottom-reads for all read modes. By performing Z-height optimization, a lens is adjusted to address low volumes or varied well geometry.
Eliminate manual gain adjustment -
The detection cartridge utilizes an energy intensity optimization technique allowing you to read up to seven logs of sample concentration in a single pass of a plate without manual gain adjustment.
Configuration changes in minutes -
Adding new read modes is fast and simple with the detection cartridge system. Order additional detection cartridges as your application needs change, and install them by yourself in under two minutes.
Increased dynamic range and sensitivity -
Use predefined reductions, columns, and summary formulas, or create custom calculations. Analyze EC50 and Z-factors to identify assay quality, and graph results with over 21 curve fit options.
Other features and benefits include:
- Get automatic Z-height optimization
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Eliminate manual gain adjustment
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Tailor your data analysis
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Reading Modes | Absorbance, Fluorescence (top/bottom read), Luminescence (top read), Time-Resolved Fluorescence (top read), Fluorescence Polarization (top read), HTRF (top read), AlphaScreen (top read) | Absorbance Photometric, Fluorescence Intensity, Fluorescence Polarization, Time-resolved Fluorescence, Luminescence | Endpoint reading, Kinetic reading | Absorbance, Fluorescence, Luminescence,Time-Resolved Fluorescence, Fluorescence Polarization, HTRF | Endpoint reading, Kinetic reading, Well Area Scanning |