MICROPLATE READERS
Microplate readers have evolved because of
technological breakthroughs that have improved their
features and broadened their range of applications
BMGLabtech’s CLARIOstar Plus is a microplate reader that has dedicated detectors for luminescence and fl ourescence
The microplate market examined
The recent market expansion has been driven by a need for high throughput screening in genomics and drug discovery, according to a recent report
M
icroplate readers are essential laboratory instruments used to analyse one or more
parameters within microplates, such as absorbance, fl uorescence, or luminescence signals. They are used for a variety of laboratory tasks, including quantifying protein, gene expression or metabolic processes; evaluating enzyme reactions; detecting diseases in cells; performing end point tasks; performing kinetic analyses; and detecting and measuring antibodies, proteins or antigens in biological samples.
HOW DO THEY WORK? Microplate readers work by detecting and quantifying light signals
produced by liquid samples; they use diff erent detection modes and a standard curve to determine the experimental values as well as multiwell plates which are integral to the microplate reader and allow for many experiments to be performed at once.
SIGNIFICANT MARKET GROWTH A report released in November 2024 by research company Transparency Market Research predicts that the global microplate reader market will see compound annual growth rate of 7.0% to reach US$834.4m by 2031 (the market was valued at US$461.3 in 2022). This surge will be driven by the requirement for high-throughput
screening in genomics and drug discovery, as well as increased demand in life sciences research and diagnostics.
TECHNOLOGICAL BREAKTHROUGHS Microplate readers have evolved because of technological breakthroughs that have improved their features and broadened their range of applications. Modern technology integration has helped to increase the versatility and eff ectiveness of these instruments. Advancements currently include
multi-mode detection capabilities. Furthermore, increased sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratios have been made possible by sophisticated detectors, better light sources, and precise
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