SpectraMax M5e

Microplate detection is one of the most basic laboratory tools used in drug discovery and life science research. A microplate reader acquires and processes a range of biological and biochemical data--from measuring a simple colorimetric change in an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) or monitoring a complex kinase binding interaction via time-resolved fluorescence (TRF) to tracking data in regulated environments requiring FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance. 

With the wide variety of approaches to detecting biological and chemical changes in samples, microplate readers are used extensively in many areas of research including disease studies, compound investigation, assay development, bioassay validation, quality control, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

Molecular Devices has been developing microplate reader technology for over 25 years and has shipped over 30,000 units worldwide. Our products include microplate readers, microplate washers, automation capabilities, GxP-compliance tools, and SoftMax® Pro Data Acquisition & Analysis Software. Our expertise combined with our many patents in this area give researchers the most flexibility, sensitivity, and ease-of-use for the broadest range of microplate-based assays.