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Can the SpectraMax i3 Multi-Mode by Molecular Devices be used with the KX2 robot?

The SpectraMax i3 Multi-Mode spectrophotometer from Molecular Devices is compatible with automation through the KX2 robot and software by PAA. We already have the driver written. This integration allows for seamless, high-throughput operation, enabling automated sample handling, data acquisition, and analysis. By utilizing the KX2 robot and software by PAA, users can enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reproducibility in their experiments, making it an ideal solution for labs requiring automated workflows and streamlined processes.


Overview of SpectraMax i3 Multi-Mode instrument

The SpectraMax i3 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader, manufactured by Molecular Devices, is a powerful laboratory instrument designed for versatile and high-performance microplate detection. It combines the functionality of a spectrophotometer, fluorometer, and luminometer into a single platform, offering researchers a wide range of capabilities for various assays and applications.

Key Features:

  • Tri-Modal Detection: The SpectraMax i3 offers absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence detection in one compact unit, saving valuable bench space and reducing the need for multiple instruments.

  • Flexibility: With a broad detection range from UV to near-infrared, this microplate reader is suitable for diverse applications, including nucleic acid quantitation, protein analysis, cell viability assays, and more.

  • Advanced optics: The instrument is equipped with a patented high-speed UV-Vis spectrometer, a fluorescence intensity top read, and a dedicated luminescence detector, providing exceptional sensitivity and performance.

  • Customizable: The SpectraMax i3 can be tailored to specific research needs with available upgrades such as western blot, HTRF, AlphaScreen, and more, making it adaptable to evolving research requirements.

Applications: The SpectraMax i3 is utilized in various research applications, including but not limited to:

  • Drug discovery and development

  • Genomics and proteomics research

  • Cellular analysis and imaging

  • Enzyme kinetics and pathway analysis

  • Toxicity and ADME assays

  • Biologics and biomarker analysis

Industries: It is widely used in the following industries:

  • Pharmaceutical and biotechnology

  • Academic research institutions

  • Clinical diagnostics and pathology labs

  • Contract research organizations (CROs)

  • Food and beverage testing

Overview of SpectraMax i3 Multi-Mode instrument

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SpectraMax i3 Multi-Mode (Molecular Devices) with KX2 robot lab integration

SpectraMax i3 Multi-Mode (Molecular Devices) with KX2 robot lab integration

Automate your SpectraMax i3 Multi-Mode with PAA robots and software for seamless high-throughput screening and analysis. We already have the driver written.

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