Microplate Reading Technology

BMG LABTECH has become a world leader in microplate reading systems due to continuous integration of new and unique technology. Much of our newest technology has been implemented based on our customers' suggestions. In essence, it is our customers that drive innovation and advancement of our microplate readers. Some of our technological advancements include:

Advanced TRF Optic Head

The Omega series of microplate readers can perform measurements in fluorescence intensity, time-resolved fluorescence, luminescence and UV/Vis spectromter based absorbance as well as a diverse array of advanced  assays with two additional advanced modes. Read more...

Automation

Automation is a key feature in high-throughput screening. From the beginning, BMG LABTECH has understood this and has designed ALL of its microplate readers to be easily automated. BMG LABTECH has cultivated many collaborations over the years with various robotics companies. Read more...

Decay Curve Monitoring

Decay Curve Monitoring is a unique feature on the PHERAstar series of HTS microplate readers. It is a crucial assay development tool for time-resolved fluorescence, TR-FRET and AlphaScreen® assays. Time-resolved fluorescence PMTs and a direct photon measurement system allow for µsecond detection. Read more...

Dedicated high performance luminescence

To take advantage of luminescence assays, BMG LABTECH has created an internal system that is solely dedicated to luminescence within the PHERAstar Plus and PHERAstar FS as well as the OPTIMA and Omega Series including the FLUOstar, POLARstar and LUMIstar microplate readers.  Read More....

Dual Emisson detection

BMG LABTECH has developed a unique Simultaneous Dual Emission Detection System that allows the detection of two emitted wavelengths at the same time. In Fluorescence Polarization mode, this technology is used to read both the parallel and the perpendicular emission signals simultaneously. Read more...

Direct Optic bottom reading

Cell-based microplate assays fulfill an important role in life science and screening labs. Fluorescence calcium signaling (FURA-2, FLUO-3/4/8, Indo, etc.) and transcription assays (beta-lactamase, GeneBLAzer®, etc.) all need sensitive bottom reading to be properly executed. Read more...

Filters

BMG LABTECH uses high quality optical filters to achieve the best fluorescence sensitivity on our microplate readers. Read more...

Gas Vent Systems

BMG LABTECH offers two forms of gas control on its Omega Series of microplate readers: The Atmospheric Control Unit (ACU) – a unique microprocessor controlled unit that regulates both CO2 and O2 inside the microplate reader chamber. and the Purge Gas Vent – a positive pressure gas purge to replace the internal atmosphere of the microplate reader chamber. Read more...

Incubation / Shaking

All BMG LABTECH microplate readers are equipped with both shaking and incubation, features that allow users to mix the well content and easily measure samples at elevated temperatures. Read more...

Optic Modules

The PHERAstar series of multidetection HTS microplate readers are the easiest microplate readers on the market to optically configure for various assays. The PHERAstar series employs a unique Optic Module concept that frees users from worrying about which filter is installed, which dichroic is being used or if the components are installed correctly. Read more...

Path Length Correction

All microplate readers from BMG LABTECH capable of reading absorbance have a 1 cm path length correction built in via an internal fitting algorithm. Read more...

PHERAstar detection system

BMG LABTECH has designed the ultimate high-end microplate reader for all of your research and High Throughput Screening (HTS) applications – the PHERAstar Plus. Read more...

Pipettor

A unique feature found on BMG LABTECH’s multidetection microplate reader NOVOstar (see figure) is its plate to plate micro pipettor. This pipettor bestows several advantages on the NOVOstar that is not found on any other microplate reader. Read more...

Reagent injectors

Many of today’s most popular assays (e.g. enzyme kinetics, calcium flux, dual luciferase, and ORAC) require quick reads and the ability to monitor a signal during and after the addition of a reagent. Read more...

Tandem Technology

Tandem Technology is a combination of two technological concepts – an ultra-fast UV/Vis full spectrum absorbance spectrometer, and high performance optical filters with advanced optics, light guides, and photomultiplier technology. Read more...

UV Laser for TR-FRET Assays

For years, BMG LABTECH’s UV Laser-based RUBYstar TRF microplate reader was considered the gold standard for Cisbio’s HTRF® Europium-based TR-FRET chemistry. Recently though, the PHERAstar Plus has become the standard for HTRF®, as well as becoming one of the first LanthaScreen® Certified+ instruments by InvitrogenTM. Read more...

UV/Vis spectrometer

Technological innovation has ensured that BMG LABTECH remains a leader in the field of microplate readers. In 2007, BMG LABTECH unveiled the world’s first series of multidetection microplate readers incorporating a UV/Vis spectrometer for absorbance measurements - the Omega series. Read more...

Well scanning modes

Under normal reading conditions, most plate readers take a single measurement in the center of each well. For cell based assays where the cell distribution is uneven a single center well reading is insufficient. In some cases, a single center point reading may completely miss the material of interest in a large well format. Read more...

Z-height focus

Automatic Z-height adjustment is extremely important in obtaining the best signal in any given assay. The Z-height optimally focuses the lens assembly on the signal in a well.  Read more...