Newest Microplate Instrumentation Highlighted at Drug Discovery 2012

BioTek exhibited at the 6th Annual Drug Discovery Conference, held at the Manchester Central Convention Complex, UK on 5-6 September, 2012. The conference was jointly presented by the ELRIG (European Laboratory Robotics Interest Group) and SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) for all scientists engaged in drug discovery.

At Stand E6, BioTek featured their newest microplate instrumentation technologies, including the new Synergy™ NEO HTS Multi-Mode Microplate Reader and the cutting edge 405™ Touch Microplate Washer.

Synergy™ NEO HTS Multi-Mode Microplate Reader is specifically designed for today's advanced assays and screening applications. NEO's robust technology is tailored for smaller cell-based screening assays with the ultra-fast, high performance found in traditional HTS readers. Multiple parallel detectors decrease measuring time, and dedicated filter-based optics are suited for live cell assays. Synergy NEO’s patented Hybrid Technology™ combines filter-based and monochromator-based systems in one compact unit for increased flexibility, speed and performance. Additionally, an optional integrated plate stacker with a 6-second plate exchange time increases efficiency and walk-away automation. Powerful and user-friendly Gen5™ Data Analysis Software allows custom protocol creation, data processing and export flexibility.

The 405 Touch offers a high-resolution touch screen with fast and easy protocol creation and execution for an enhanced user experience, while providing the same powerful functionality as the industry-leading ELx405™ Microplate Washer. Two integrated USB ports allow multiple users to create and store their own custom protocols, and an LCD display version is also available for integration in robotic systems.