Microplate instrumentation encompasses the readers, washers, scanners, and liquid handling systems used to perform, process, and analyze high-throughput assays in multi-well plate format. These instruments are the foundation of ELISA workflows, drug discovery screening, genomics analysis, cell biology assays, and pharmaceutical quality control operations across biotech, pharmaceutical, academic, and government research laboratories.
LabRepCo carries microplate instrumentation from Molecular Devices, Accuris (Benchmark Scientific), and Tecan – covering everything from entry-level 96-well absorbance readers to advanced multi-mode imaging systems and automated liquid handling platforms. Browse by instrument type below, or contact a LabRepCo specialist at 800-521-0754 for guidance on selecting the right microplate system for your application.
| Category | Description | Browse |
| Microplate Readers and Washers | Molecular Devices SpectraMax multi-mode readers, Accuris SmartReader 96 absorbance readers, Tecan HydroFlex Plus and Molecular Devices AquaMax microplate washers, and Accuris SmartWasher 96 for ELISA, drug discovery, and general research assays. | View All |
| Microarray Scanners and Slide Loaders | High-resolution scanners and automated slide loaders for reading DNA microarrays, gene expression chips, protein arrays, and other array-format assays. For genomics and proteomics applications requiring array-specific detection. | View All |
| Microplate Pipetting Stations | Integrated microplate reader and pipetting systems, including the Molecular Devices FlexStation 3 with onboard 8 or 16-channel pipettor, for automated reagent addition and reading in a single instrument. | View All |
A microplate reader is a laboratory instrument that measures optical properties from samples in multi-well microplates (typically 96-well or 384-well format). Depending on the detection mode, microplate readers measure light absorbance, fluorescence, luminescence, or combinations of these. They are used in ELISA, drug discovery, DNA and protein quantification, cell viability, enzyme kinetics, and many other life science assay formats.
A microplate reader detects and quantifies signals from samples in microplate wells at the end of an assay. A microplate washer automates the removal of unbound reagents between assay steps, preparing the plate for the reader. In a standard ELISA workflow, the washer removes unbound antibody and reagents between incubation steps, and the reader measures the final colorimetric or fluorescent signal. They are complementary instruments – the washer prepares the plate, the reader measures it.
LabRepCo carries microplate readers from Molecular Devices (SpectraMax multi-mode readers, FilterMax, and FlexStation series) and Accuris/Benchmark Scientific (SmartReader 96 absorbance readers). Microplate washers are available from Molecular Devices (AquaMax 2000/4000, MultiWash), Tecan (HydroFlex Plus), and Accuris (SmartWasher 96). All products are available with full manufacturer warranty and through LabRepCo’s GSA and E&I cooperative purchasing contracts.
A multi-mode microplate reader combines multiple detection technologies in a single instrument – typically including UV/Vis absorbance, fluorescence intensity, time-resolved fluorescence, fluorescence polarization, and luminescence. Multi-mode readers like the Molecular Devices SpectraMax series are preferred when a laboratory runs diverse assay types, as they eliminate the need for separate single-mode instruments and provide flexibility as assay requirements evolve.
Browse our microplate readers and washers for standard ELISA and research assay applications, our microarray scanners for array-format genomics and proteomics assays, and our microplate pipetting stations for integrated liquid handling and reading workflows.
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