Molecular Devices has announced the next-generation SpectraMax MiniMax 300 imaging cytometer.
This MiniMax 300 imaging cytometer enables both cellular visualisation and first-of- its-kind stain free cell-based analysis on the field-upgradable SpectraMax i3 Multi-Mode microplate reader.
Brightfield and fluorescence based green and red channel cellular image acquisition and analysis is simplified using the SoftMax Pro software workflow.
Combining cellular imaging with stain-free cell counting and confluency measurements with microplate-based applications, scientists now have more ways to compress their workflows and increase efficiency.
The SpectraMax now features a StainFree Cell Detection algorithm, which enables cell confluency and cell counting measurements on an imaging plate reader without the need for destructive stains.
With two additional fluorescence detection channels: green and red - researchers may now perform and analyse a wide range of cellular viability and cell toxicity assays, including ratiometric assays such as transfection efficiency.
The SpectraMax i3 system offers three integrated detection modes while its flexible design enables a wide array of assay possibilities.
The user-exchangeable cartridge design expands the system’s detection capabilities with cartridges like the recently launched ScanLater Western Blot Detection System, which enables protein analysis on a plate reader.
The SpectraMax i3 platform with MiniMax 300 Imaging Cytometer and ScanLater Western Blot System are all managed through SoftMax Pro Data Acquisition and Analysis Software.
With simple to set-up plate reader prompts and pre-defined analysis features, results are realised and analysed quickly.
The SpectraMax i3 System is also available for use in GMP and GLP labs when used with SoftMax Pro 6 GxP Microplate Data Compliance Software.
