Molecular Devices, LLC

Computer Hardware & Peripherals

Benchtop Reader handles kinetic cell-based assays.

Based on SpectraMaxÂ-® M5 multi-detection system, FlexStationÂ-® 3 uses 8- or 16-channel pipettor head to transfer reagents from 96 or 384 distinct wells of source plate to read plate, simultaneously. It addresses wide variety of assays that require liquid handling, including fast kinetic assays such as calcium mobilization or dual luciferase reporter gene, as well as traditional endpoint...

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Agricultural & Farming Products

No-Wash Calcium Flux Assay is designed for GPCR screening.

Using homogenous mix-and-read, no-wash protocols, FLIPR Calcium 4 Assay Kit provides screening technique for GPCRs in pharmaceutical drug discovery. It includes masking technology and detects intracellular calcium flux from different cell types and receptors. Kits offer different formulations to address broad range of targets, including chemokines, small peptides, and transient, endogenous, and...

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Computer Hardware & Peripherals

Tunable Microplate Reader is certified to run HTRF assays.

With monochromator-based, multi-detection SpectraMaxÂ-® M5e, users can choose any wavelength from 250-850 nm and select best-suited parameters for assays using instrument setup options. Endpoint, kinetic, spectrum, multi-wavelength, and well-area scanning reading methods can be used to run cell viability and proliferation, kinase, reporter gene, ELISA, nucleic acid and protein quantification,...

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Vision Systems

Confocal Imager uses 4 configurable solid-state lasers.

ImageXpressULTRA(TM) point scanning confocal imager, offered as bench-top unit, is available with robotic plate handling option for automated, high-throughput, image-based screening. While controlled by MetaXpress(TM) Acquisition software, product integrates into AcuityXpress(TM) modular image analysis and cellular Informatics software, which provides data mining and management tools as well as...

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Laboratory and Research Supplies and Equipment

TR-FRET Detection System is antibody independent.

Stable for greater than 24 hours, IMAPÂ-® Detection System offers fluorescence polarization and time resolved fluorescence resonance energy transfer detection, allowing researchers to select between methods without changing technologies. With no antibodies, tedious search for compatible antibody is eliminated. Binding systems, Substrate Finder Plates, validated substrates, and 2 detection...

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Software

Software provides data acquisition and analysis.

Designed for microplate readers, SoftMax Pro 5 provides 5-parameter logistic curve fit and parallel line analysis graphing functions to allow user to compare and QC sample standards. To streamline development of assays, users can select from 120 pre-developed assay protocols. For users that must comply with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, SoftMax Pro 5 GxP edition includes network-linked user management...

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Laboratory and Research Supplies and Equipment

Ion Channel Screening Instrument offers 95% success rate.

IonWorksÂ-® Quattro(TM) employs PatchPlate(TM) Population Patch Clamp substrate, a 384-well planar array designed to allow ion channel recordings to be simultaneously collected from multiple cells within each well. Instrument is suited for primary screening of directed compound libraries, hit confirmation, selectivity testing, unintentional activity on ion channels, and lead optimization.

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Company News

New Corporate Website Launched with Focus on Drug Discovery, Life Science Research, & Bioassays/Tests

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 14 -- Molecular Devices, Inc. today announced the launch of its new corporate website. The infrastructure of the new site is focused on its three main audience segments: Drug Discovery Scientists (BioPharma), Life Science Researchers (BioResearch), and Bioassay/Test Developers (BioTesting). Molecular Devices has a singular focus on helping its customers--both existing and...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

MDS Offers to Acquire Molecular Devices for US$615 Million in Major Expansion of MDS Sciex Business

New MDS business unit offers broader array of customer solutions by combining leadership positions in Mass Spectrometry and Cellular Analysis Outstanding potential to exploit combined R&D expertise, a strengthened distribution channel and global manufacturing footprint Transaction expected to bring US$190 million in revenue and US$45-$50 million in EBITDA in the first year of ownership SUNNYVALE,...

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Computer Hardware & Peripherals

Benchtop Reader handles kinetic cell-based assays.

Based on SpectraMaxÂ-® M5 multi-detection system, FlexStationÂ-® 3 uses 8- or 16-channel pipettor head to transfer reagents from 96 or 384 distinct wells of source plate to read plate, simultaneously. It addresses wide variety of assays that require liquid handling, including fast kinetic assays such as calcium mobilization or dual luciferase reporter gene, as well as traditional endpoint...

Read More »
Agricultural & Farming Products

No-Wash Calcium Flux Assay is designed for GPCR screening.

Using homogenous mix-and-read, no-wash protocols, FLIPR Calcium 4 Assay Kit provides screening technique for GPCRs in pharmaceutical drug discovery. It includes masking technology and detects intracellular calcium flux from different cell types and receptors. Kits offer different formulations to address broad range of targets, including chemokines, small peptides, and transient, endogenous, and...

Read More »
Computer Hardware & Peripherals

Tunable Microplate Reader is certified to run HTRF assays.

With monochromator-based, multi-detection SpectraMaxÂ-® M5e, users can choose any wavelength from 250-850 nm and select best-suited parameters for assays using instrument setup options. Endpoint, kinetic, spectrum, multi-wavelength, and well-area scanning reading methods can be used to run cell viability and proliferation, kinase, reporter gene, ELISA, nucleic acid and protein quantification,...

Read More »
Vision Systems

Confocal Imager uses 4 configurable solid-state lasers.

ImageXpressULTRA(TM) point scanning confocal imager, offered as bench-top unit, is available with robotic plate handling option for automated, high-throughput, image-based screening. While controlled by MetaXpress(TM) Acquisition software, product integrates into AcuityXpress(TM) modular image analysis and cellular Informatics software, which provides data mining and management tools as well as...

Read More »
Laboratory and Research Supplies and Equipment

TR-FRET Detection System is antibody independent.

Stable for greater than 24 hours, IMAPÂ-® Detection System offers fluorescence polarization and time resolved fluorescence resonance energy transfer detection, allowing researchers to select between methods without changing technologies. With no antibodies, tedious search for compatible antibody is eliminated. Binding systems, Substrate Finder Plates, validated substrates, and 2 detection...

Read More »
Software

Software provides data acquisition and analysis.

Designed for microplate readers, SoftMax Pro 5 provides 5-parameter logistic curve fit and parallel line analysis graphing functions to allow user to compare and QC sample standards. To streamline development of assays, users can select from 120 pre-developed assay protocols. For users that must comply with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, SoftMax Pro 5 GxP edition includes network-linked user management...

Read More »
Laboratory and Research Supplies and Equipment

Ion Channel Screening Instrument offers 95% success rate.

IonWorksÂ-® Quattro(TM) employs PatchPlate(TM) Population Patch Clamp substrate, a 384-well planar array designed to allow ion channel recordings to be simultaneously collected from multiple cells within each well. Instrument is suited for primary screening of directed compound libraries, hit confirmation, selectivity testing, unintentional activity on ion channels, and lead optimization.

Read More »

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