Now you can visualise your cells and read on the same instrument

The SpectraMax® MiniMax™ Imaging Cytometer is designed to provide visualisation and cell-based analysis that compliments well-based intensity readings on the SpectraMax i3 Multi-Mode Microplate Detection Platform. As the first-of-its-kind imaging modality on a microplate system, this easily installed option makes cytometry more accessible to a wider audience, providing researchers with cellular analysis capability without the need for investment in complex imaging systems.

The MiniMax Imaging Cytometer enhances the SpectraMax i3 System with true microplate imaging in both brightfield and fluorescent modes. The imaging cytometer allows inspection of cell health and dye loading without switching instruments. While plate reading provides the total signal of each well, the imaging cytometer delivers information- rich images.

Furthermore, the included software enables fluorescent cellular assays at higher resolution. The supported assays are cell counting, cytotoxicity/cell proliferation, and marker expression in the same small footprint.

Key features:

• Perform visual inspection of cells within the same microplate reader workflow
• Image using brightfield and fluorescence
• Acquire and analyse fluorescent images easily with SoftMax® Pro Software

To download the SpectraMax® MiniMax™ data sheet click here.

The MiniMax Imaging Cytometer is controlled by the well-established SoftMax Pro Software, and is further enhanced by the analysis capabilities of the MetaMorph® Software backbone. Powerful cell identification and image analysis are supported in fluorescence mode and easily accessible within the software. In the settings interface, users can select between fluorescence or transmitted light, define plate type, read area and number of images per well, plus specify positive/negative wells.

SoftMax® Pro Software offers comprehensive data capture, reduction and analysis capabilities for the wide selection of microplate readers from Molecular Devices. An industry-recognised software with over 100,000 users worldwide is built on over 25 years of experience and user feedback from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academia, hospital, and government laboratories. With over 140 ready-to-run protocols for life science research and drug discovery assay development and screening, scientists can be up and running in minutes. For unique research needs, SoftMax Pro Software offers protocol setting flexibility and powerful data analysis features. The sophisticated formula writing option is now simplified with Syntax Helper providing maximum flexibility with minimal effort.

Key features:

• Simple and customisable assay setup
• Flexible and powerful data analysis
• Easy export to Excel
• Leading robotic systems integration capabilities
• Extensive user community
• Optional validation tools
• Complete FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance tools

To download the SoftMax Pro Software data sheet click here.        

Seeing is believing! Watch the SpectraMax® MiniMax™ in action here and see it first hand at:

• ELRIG DD 2013, Manchester, UK 3-4 Sept. Booth Q8
• ​MIPTEC 2013, Basel, Switzerland 24-26 Sept. Booth D33
• Biotechnica 2013, Hanover, Germany 8-10 Oct. Hall 009, Booth C06

Get the future-ready SpectraMax i3 System with MiniMax Imaging Cytometer and start seeing what you couldn't before.