Molecular Devices microplate readers

For over 40 years, Molecular Devices has partnered with scientists to expand the boundaries of their research. The company’s microplate readers and software are some of the industry’s most cited and have empowered life science researchers to advance protein and cell biology ― breaking the barriers to novel, landmark discoveries.

A microplate reader is an essential instrument for a vast range of applications, from basic ELISAs and DNA quantification to complex gene expression and enzyme kinetic assays. With so many options and functionalities available, it can be difficult to choose the optimal reader. However, evaluating microplate readers doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

For scientists on a modest budget, a singlemode reader dedicated to their main application would be the most logical choice. The SpectraMax absorbance spectrophotometers and plate readers provide the versatility and convenience for a wide range of assays, such as ELISAs, nucleic acid and protein quantitation, and microbial growth.

Multimode microplate readers meanwhile provide great flexibility and include absorbance, fluorescence and luminescence with configurable options for fluorescence polarisation (FP), time-resolved fluorescence (TRF), FRET and AlphaScreen. Upgradeable modules are also available including western blot, cell imaging and fast kinetics with injectors. They will evolve with the user’s laboratory needs and adapt to support new projects and changing objectives.

Also available is a complete range of high-performance labware, from microplate stackers and washers to a broad range of consumables and assays.