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The New PHERAstar® FSX from BMG LABTECH

BMG LABTECH

The most sensitive high-throughput screening microplate reader

27 Jan 2016
Lynsey Forsyth
Post Doc / Research Fellow

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The latest in high-throughput screening innovation was launched by BMG LABTECH at SLAS2016. Unbeatable sensitivity, speed in up to 3456-well microplates and unmatched flexibility make this new microplate reader the go-to instrument for screening and assay development.

Unbeatable sensitivity in Fluorescence Intensity and Polarization
Fastest read times with Simultaneous Dual Emission (including AlphaPlex™)
9 decades Luminescence dynamic range
Full absorbance spectra (220-1000 nm) in under 1 second per well
New generation TRF laser for higher performance
Dedicated Alpha Technology laser
All microplate formats up to 3456-well

Never worry about which filter or dichroic mirror is installed!

Assay-specific Optic Modules are configured with all the necessary optical components, including excitation and emission filters, dichroic mirrors, and polarization filters. The up to six Optic Modules are easily exchangeable and can be set up for top and bottom reading.

Simultaneous Dual Emission for increased efficiency

BMG LABTECH has been a pioneer of the Simultaneous Dual Emission detection technique, which helps labs to increase throughput while minimizing sample expenditure. The PHERAstar® FSX can now also perform Simultaneous Dual Emission detection for AlphaPlex™ - increasing throughput considerably by cutting read times in half.

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MicroplatesMicroplates are multi-well plates used to increase the throughput of biological investigations. The number of wells microplates contain can range from 6 to 3243 wells, with the 96-well format being the most commonly used. Microplates can come tailored for a range of applications including cell culture, PCR, filtration, storage, non-binding surface, protein crystallization, as well as pre-coated, deep well and normal Standard microplates. Additionally, options for microplate colors include clear , black, white or black with clear bottom and white with clear bottom for absorbance microplate reader applications. Find the best microplates for your lab in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.High-Throughput ScreeningHigh-throughput screening (HTS) is an automated drug discovery technique for identification of active compounds against a compound library. Use HTS readers and integrated assay preparation / analysis workstations to screen your compounds. Identify active compounds against various HTS libraries, including membranes, proteins and peptides and HTS cell lines. Find the best high-throughput screening products in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Microplate Readers / DetectorsMicroplate readers are used to automate the detection and analysis of labeled or label-free components in microplates during assays or live-cell monitoring. Microplate readers are generally distinguished by their mode of detection. Types include absorbance, luminescence, fluorescence intensity, fluorescence polarization, TRF / FRET and multimode microplate readers. Microplate readers deliver a high throughput of samples by reading multiple wells simultaneously, with the 96-well format the most commonly used. As a result, microplate readers are often used in the drug discovery, bioassays, research and pharmaceutical industries for screening applications. Microplate loading can also be automated, with robotic microplate stackers to increase throughput. Find the best microplate readers in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Cell-Based AssaysCell-based assays are used to monitor the presence, quantity and activities of a desired cellular analyte including drug molecules or biomarkers. This can reveal information on cell health (apoptosis, cytotoxicity, viability and proliferation assays), cell metabolism, cell migration and cell signaling mechanisms. Find the best cell-based assay products, kits and equipment with our peer reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receiving pricing direct from manufacturers.Plate ProcessingAutomated plate processing is used in microplate technologies for high-throughput, speed and efficiency. Plate processing systems include microplate handlers for moving plates, heat sealers, stackers and carousels for storage, retrieval and delivery, microplate washers and piercers. Useful features of plate processors include walk-away automation, compatibility and easy integration with microplate systems.Fluorescence Based AssayFluorescence based assays are widely used in life science research and high-throughput screening to measure a broad range of cellular activities.High ThroughputHigh throughput experiments allow the simultaneous processing of several samples. This parallelization reduces the cost per experiment and increases reproducibility and output volume of data.LuminescenceLuminescence techniques detect and measure light emitted by substances during chemical reactions or biological processes. Widely used in assays for diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and drug screening, luminescence-based methods offer high sensitivity. Explore leading systems and products in our directory.SLASThe Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) is an organization focused on laboratory automation, high-throughput screening, and biotechnology innovation. SLAS promotes scientific advancements through conferences, publications, and industry collaborations.

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