Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches Multiskan Ease Absorbance Microplate Reader To Help Simplify Protein, Cell And Microbial Analysis
Waltham, MA (BUSINESS WIRE) - Thermo Fisher Scientific today announced the launch of the Thermo Scientific™ Multiskan™ Ease Absorbance Microplate Reader, designed to support protein quantification, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs), cell viability studies, microbial growth monitoring and other routine laboratory applications with simplified operation and dependable performance.
Laboratories performing absorbance-based analysis are under increasing pressure to generate reliable data while managing constrained budgets, shared instrumentation resources and evolving workforce demands. The Multiskan™ Ease was developed specifically for laboratories seeking a dedicated absorbance solution that delivers the capabilities required for common biological assays in a streamlined, easy-to-use platform.
"Many laboratories are looking for technologies that align more closely with their day-to-day workflow requirements," said Trent Colville, Senior Director and General Manager, Protein Detection and Quantification, Thermo Fisher Scientific. "The Multiskan™ Ease was developed to provide the performance researchers need for routine biological analysis in a platform that is easy to adopt, straightforward to operate and designed to support laboratory productivity."
The Multiskan™ Ease supports a range of applications, including protein quantification, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs), cell viability studies, enzyme activity analysis, endotoxin testing and microbial growth monitoring. The system extends Thermo Fisher's microplate reader portfolio with a solution tailored for academic, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and quality control laboratories focused on routine absorbance measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Thermo Scientific™ Multiskan™ Ease Absorbance Microplate Reader?
The Multiskan Ease Absorbance Microplate Reader is a modern, single-mode absorbance microplate reader engineered for routine ELISAs, protein quantification, and colorimetric assays.
What types of laboratories is the Multiskan™ Ease Absorbance Microplate Reader designed for?
The Multiskan™ Ease Absorbance Microplate Reader is designed for academic, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and quality control laboratories that need a straightforward absorbance-based solution for common biological assays.
What applications does the Multiskan™ Ease Absorbance Microplate Reader support?
The Multiskan™ Ease Absorbance Microplate Reader supports routine absorbance applications such as protein quantification, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs), cell viability studies, enzyme activity analysis, endotoxin testing and microbial growth studies.
How does the Multiskan™ Ease Absorbance Microplate Reader differ from multimode microplate readers?
Unlike multimode systems that support multiple detection technologies, the Multiskan™ Ease Absorbance Microplate Reader is focused on absorbance-based measurements. It is intended for laboratories that need dependable performance for routine absorbance workflows without the added complexity.
Why did Thermo Fisher Scientific develop the Multiskan™ Ease Absorbance Microplate Reader?
Thermo Fisher Scientific developed the Multiskan™ Ease Absorbance Microplate Reader to help laboratories generate reliable data for everyday biological assays while managing practical pressures such as constrained budgets, shared instrumentation resources and evolving workforce demands.
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