Overview
Molecular Devices provides high-performance bioanalytical instruments for life science research and pharmaceutical development, including multi-mode microplate readers, cellular imaging systems, and high-content screening solutions. Their technologies support high-throughput screening, genomic and cellular analysis, colony selection, and microplate detection for applications like drug discovery, GPCR/ion channel studies, and stem cell research. Products such as the SpectraMax iD5e and iD3s readers offer tunable detection, dual injectors, and environmental controls for assays including ELISA, cell viability, and protein quantitation.
Frequently asked questions
- What instruments does Molecular Devices offer for high-throughput screening?
- Molecular Devices offers multi-mode microplate readers like SpectraMax iD5e and iD3s with tunable monochromators, dual injectors, and hybrid optics for absorbance, fluorescence, luminescence, and high-content imaging systems for automated microscopy.
- What applications are supported by Molecular Devices products?
- Products support GPCR and ion channel studies, stem cell research, protein and nucleic acid analysis, cell viability, ELISA, microbial assays, and transitioning high-content assays to 3D models.
- What features distinguish Molecular Devices microplate readers?
- Key features include SmartInject technology for precise reagent mixing, variable bandwidth monochromators, hybrid filter/monochromator optics, user-installable gas mixers, advanced shaking, and QuickSync data transfer for flexibility across assays.